University Hospital Ostrava

This study tests whether giving a special life-support machine (ECMO) at the scene of a cardiac arrest helps more people survive than waiting until they reach the hospital. About 90 adults under 70 who have a witnessed heart attack and receive bystander CPR will be included. The …

This study tests whether placing a heart-lung machine (ECMO) at the scene of a cardiac arrest can improve survival and brain function compared to standard CPR. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who collapse from a suspected heart problem and have a shockable heart rhythm. The go…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a minor procedure can help cancer patients feel less stressed and more comfortable. Sixty adults getting a small port placed under their skin for chemotherapy will either receive standard care or standard care plus VR. Re…

This study tests whether using EEG or BIS to guide anesthesia during surgery can lower the chance of children waking up confused or agitated (emergence delirium). About 540 children aged 1-6 having hernia or testicle surgery will take part. Researchers will compare how often deli…

This study looks at whether low creatinine levels in the blood can predict which critically ill patients will need a breathing machine for a long time. Researchers will also test if giving a creatine supplement can help these patients breathe on their own sooner. About 492 adults…

This study looks at 120 people with stage II or III rectal cancer to see if getting chemotherapy and radiation before surgery changes the number of cancer cells found in the blood, compared to having surgery alone. The goal is to learn more about how these treatments work and hel…