University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Clinical trials sponsored by University Medical Centre Ljubljana, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple salt swap protect kidney transplant Patients' hearts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a salt substitute that is lower in sodium and higher in potassium can help kidney transplant recipients lower their blood pressure. About 80 participants will use either the special salt or regular salt for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on cholesterol could help Statin-Intolerant patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two different cholesterol-lowering drugs (inclisiran and alirocumab) works better than either drug alone. About 60 adults with high heart risk who cannot take statins will be assigned to one of three groups and followed for 9 months. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug help hearts of obese patients with birth defects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests tirzepatide (Munjaro), a drug already used for weight loss and diabetes, in 30 obese adults with congenital heart disease. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in exercise ability, heart function, and cholesterol. The goal is to see if this drug can im…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can teaching parents help teens beat anorexia?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 4-week education program for parents of teens with anorexia nervosa. The program teaches parents about the eating disorder and how to support healthy eating and change. Researchers will see if this approach improves teen weight and reduces eating disorder sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Hidden danger: blood pressure drops in hospitalized seniors linked to falls
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often older adults (65+) in the hospital experience sudden drops in blood pressure when standing up or after eating. Researchers will measure blood pressure, review medications and health conditions, and follow participants for a year to track falls, faint…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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Could endometriosis raise colon cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women with deep endometriosis affecting the bowel have a higher chance of developing colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare gene activity in healthy and endometriosis-affected bowel tissue from 30 women having surgery. The goal is to improve risk …
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC
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PICC line study to reveal hidden vein damage
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how a PICC line (a thin tube placed in a vein for long-term medicine) affects the health of the vein wall. Researchers will measure vein thickness before and after the tube is removed in 80 adults who need the line for treatments like chemotherapy or antib…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC