University Hospital, Ghent

This study looks at whether combining hormone replacement therapy with supervised exercise can help postmenopausal women improve body composition, heart health, and insulin sensitivity. About 390 women with menopause symptoms will take part. Researchers will measure changes over …

This study tests if a special stent placed through an endoscope can reverse a gastric bypass in people who have serious complications like low blood sugar, blockages, or liver problems. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach works as well as surgery. About 20 adults wh…

This study tests whether measuring biologic drug levels in the blood can help doctors adjust dosing for people with psoriasis. About 210 adults on certain biologics will either get dose advice based on blood levels or continue standard care. The goal is to keep skin clear while r…

This study tests whether drinking beetroot juice for a week before colorectal surgery can help the gut start working again sooner. About 170 adults having laparoscopic surgery will be randomly assigned to drink either real beetroot juice or a placebo. Researchers will track when …

This study tests whether adding a small amount of air pressure (called PEEP) to the breathing tube during CPR helps restart the heart and improves survival in adults whose heart stops outside a hospital. About 132 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard …

This study looks at whether 3D ultrasound can replace MRI for diagnosing a uterine septum, a wall-like partition in the womb that can cause pregnancy problems. About 145 women aged 18 to 45 who might have this condition will get both types of scans and answer questionnaires. The …

This study is testing whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure that uses heat to shrink thyroid nodules, can safely reduce symptoms like neck pressure or bulging and improve quality of life. About 50 adults with benign thyroid nodules will receive the outpatient treatme…

This study looks at whether a special numbing method called intra-osseous anesthesia can help children feel less pain and avoid side effects like accidental cheek biting after having a tooth removed under general anesthesia. About 80 children aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigne…

This study looks at whether a procedure called NovaSure radiofrequency ablation can be done safely in an outpatient setting for women with heavy menstrual bleeding. About 30 women aged 35-50 who have not responded to or declined medication will receive the treatment and be observ…

This study tests if adding blood flow restriction (BFR) to standard rehab helps people recover better after Achilles tendon repair. About 82 adults who had surgery will be randomly assigned to 24 weeks of exercise with or without BFR. Researchers will measure strength, tendon hea…

This study tests a safe, low-intensity exercise program using a blood flow restriction cuff to improve muscle and bone health in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta type I (brittle bone disease). Forty participants will either do home exercises with the cuff or receive standard c…

This study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce repetitive negative thinking in people with anxiety or depression. About 85 adults who tend to ruminate will receive either real or fake tDCS during t…

This study is testing a new short-term treatment called Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) to help adults who have attempted suicide or are in a suicidal crisis. The goal is to reduce suicidal thoughts and related feelings like hopelessness. About 390 participants will be randoml…

This study tests a 12-week home-based physical activity coaching program for people who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer. Participants wear a Fitbit and get personalized step goals and coach support via a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this program helps patients be…

This study compares two surgical techniques—coronally advanced flap (CAF) and tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF)—for covering receding gums in the lower front teeth. Both methods use a small tissue graft from the roof of the mouth to support the gums. The goal is to see whic…

This study aims to find out which ovarian stimulation method is more comfortable and satisfying for women undergoing IVF. About 60 women will try both a new approach (using CFA and PPOS) and the standard approach, then report their experiences. The goal is to improve quality of l…

This study compares two surgical techniques—coronally advanced flap (CAF) and tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF)—for covering receding gums on multiple upper teeth. Both methods use a small tissue graft from the roof of the mouth to support the gum. The goal is to see which …

This study compares two surgical techniques for covering a single receding gum on a lower premolar. 24 adults with good oral health will be randomly assigned to receive either the modified tunnel technique or the tunneled coronally advanced flap, both using a small graft from the…

This study tests a program called 'My Care My Voice' that helps people with cancer talk to their doctors about palliative care. Palliative care focuses on quality of life and symptom relief, and can start early alongside cancer treatment. The study will include 271 participants a…

This study aims to make minimally invasive brain procedures for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) safer and more effective. Researchers will use medical images and computer models to create personalized maps of each patient's brain blood vessels. These maps will he…

This study looks at a new, non-invasive test called the Aurora test to help pick the best embryo for transfer during IVF. About 1,000 women will take part, and researchers will compare pregnancy rates when using the test plus standard embryo grading versus grading alone. The goal…

This study tests new guidelines for placing sticky electrodes on the calf muscles of people who have had a stroke. The goal is to get more accurate readings of muscle activity during walking and exercises. Twenty participants will have electrodes placed using both the new and old…

This study looks at how antibiotics behave in the bodies of critically ill newborns, infants, and children who are on a heart-lung machine called ECMO. The goal is to see if current antibiotic doses are effective and safe. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to find…

This study looks at how well doctors can spot leftover polyp tissue at the scar site after a colonoscopy removal. About 141 doctors of all experience levels will view 15 images before and after a short video training. The goal is to see if the training improves their ability to d…

This study checks if a pressure-sensitive insole (Ceriter Stride One) can accurately measure walking patterns in people recovering from stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury. About 30 participants will wear the insoles while walking on a high-tech treadmill (GRAIL) before a…

This study looks at data from 150 people who had a cardiac arrest outside the hospital and received CPR. Researchers want to measure how often the airway closes during chest compressions, which can make breathing support less effective. They hope to find a link between airway ope…

This study looks at how stroke changes the way people move their arms when walking. Researchers will measure brain activity and muscle patterns in 84 people (stroke survivors and healthy volunteers) to understand why arm swing is different after a stroke. The goal is to use these…

This study looks at why some people get stuck in repetitive negative thinking, like constant worrying or dwelling on past events. Researchers will use a harmless brain-imaging device to compare brain activity in 50 people with depression or anxiety and 50 healthy volunteers while…

This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes break down polyphenols—natural compounds found in plants—compared to healthy individuals of the same age. Researchers will measure these compounds in urine after participants take a polyphenol-rich pill. The goal is to understan…

This study aims to improve a liver cancer treatment called TARE, which delivers radiation directly to tumors through blood vessels. Researchers will create computer models of each patient's liver blood flow to predict where the radiation goes. The goal is to help doctors plan tre…

This study looks at whether antibiotics given to critically ill children in the ICU reach the right levels in their blood to fight infections effectively. Researchers will measure drug concentrations after the first dose and at steady state in 640 children from newborns to age 15…

This study looks at how two common medicines, paracetamol (a painkiller) and cefazolin (an antibiotic), move through the bodies of children aged 2 to 15 years. Researchers want to see if normal-weight and overweight children process these drugs differently. About 120 kids having …