University Hospital Tuebingen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital Tuebingen, explained in plain language.
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New vaccine targets rare liver Cancer's genetic weakness
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a peptide vaccine designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells that carry a specific genetic change (DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion). It is for people with fibrolamellar liver cancer or other tumors with this same change, who have already achieved…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Sheep Virus-Based COVID booster enters human trials
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of COVID-19 booster vaccine made from a harmless sheep virus. It aims to see if it is safe and boosts immunity in 96 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 who have already been vaccinated or infected. The vaccine is given as a single booster shot, and participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Plasma zaps HPV: new hope for cervical cancer prevention?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive physical plasma treatment can clear HPV infections from the cervix. About 50 adults with HPV will receive the treatment, and researchers will check if the virus is gone afterward. If successful, this approach could help prevent cervical can…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: drug trial targets relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tafasitamab in children aged 3 to 17 with a type of leukemia (B-cell ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can delay or prevent the cancer from returning after a stem cell transplant. About…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New Parkinson's pump may tame medication side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a continuous intestinal pump (Lecigon) that delivers Parkinson's medication directly to the gut. The goal is to see if this method reduces unwanted mood and behavior problems caused by standard oral drugs. About 150 adults with Parkinson's who qualify for this pu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to save rectums from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a precise type of radiation, guided by MRI, combined with standard chemotherapy for people with distal rectal cancer. The goal is to destroy the tumor and avoid major surgery to remove the rectum. About 100 participants will receive this treatment to see if it ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Fasting fix? new study tests if skipping meals boosts insulin in prediabetes and diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether intermittent fasting (eating only during certain hours) can improve how much insulin the body makes. Researchers will compare a 4-week fasting plan to a regular diet in 200 adults with prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Robots may reduce severe side effects in penile cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether robot-assisted groin lymph node surgery causes fewer serious complications than standard open surgery in 80 men with penile cancer. The goal is to find a safer way to remove lymph nodes while still effectively controlling the disease. Participants will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to tame daily stress
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mindfulness program called "Healthy under Stress" to see if it can lower stress levels. Researchers will enroll 120 employees, patients, and family members from a hospital. Participants will learn techniques to better cope with stress, and their progress will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Brain scans and stress tests aim to unlock secrets of depression and PMDD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares brain activity, stress responses, and inflammation in women with major depressive disorder (MDD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and healthy women. Researchers will use stress tasks, brain imaging, and blood/saliva tests to understand how these condit…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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AI learns to see smoke during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can automatically detect smoke created during laparoscopic surgery. Researchers will collect video footage from 30 women undergoing surgery and use it to train a computer model. The goal is to help surgeons see more clear…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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SCA27B study aims to map rare movement Disorder's progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with a rare genetic movement disorder called SCA27B, along with some family members and healthy volunteers, for two years. Researchers will track changes in balance, coordination, and other symptoms using exams, digital tools, and lab tests. The goal…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy response in aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for women with triple-negative breast cancer, either early-stage or advanced, who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if changes in a blood marker called CRP can predict how well the cancer responds to treatment. The goal is to find a simple way to …
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Surgery's secret signature: electrical data may reveal unique procedure fingerprints
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at electrical signals from surgical tools to see if each type of surgery has its own unique pattern, like a digital fingerprint. Researchers will collect data from 160 adults having specific gynecologic or breast surgeries. The goal is to use these patterns for t…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC