University Hospital Marburg
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Marburg, explained in plain language.
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Simple tongue brush may slash pneumonia risk in stroke survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special tongue brush (Orabrush) can lower the chance of aspiration pneumonia and improve swallowing in 252 stroke patients with swallowing problems. Patients were recruited from a stroke unit and followed for pneumonia rates, tongue coating, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Fasting diet shows promise for Drug-Resistant epilepsy seizures
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window each day) could reduce seizures in 22 adults whose epilepsy did not respond to medication. Some participants also took medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Do men and women experience prolonged seizures differently? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 779 adults treated for status epilepticus (a prolonged seizure emergency) at a German hospital over 12 years. Researchers examined whether men and women differ in causes, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve care by understanding these differences…
Sponsor: University Hospital Marburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 10:10 UTC