University Of Cologne
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cologne, explained in plain language.
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New hope for hodgkin patients: drug after transplant may prevent relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the drug brentuximab vedotin for up to a year after a stem cell transplant could help control Hodgkin lymphoma that had returned or not responded to treatment. Fourteen adults took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower the chance …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:40 UTC
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Low sodium danger: new study reveals hidden brain risks in emergency patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the records of 1,000 adults who came to the emergency room with very low sodium levels. The goal was to learn how many already had brain swelling and how many later developed a serious nerve condition from treatment. Researchers hope the findings will he…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:46 UTC
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COVID-19 kidney damage under the microscope: new registry launches
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a global registry to track how COVID-19 impacts kidney function in 500 patients. Researchers aim to understand how often kidney damage occurs and identify who is most at risk. The goal is to gather knowledge that can help improve future care for COVID-19 patien…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:33 UTC
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New study decodes platelet patterns in TTP drug response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed data from 223 people with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) who received caplacizumab. The goal was to understand how platelet counts change during treatment and identify patterns that could help doctors avoid over- or under-treatment. Resear…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Low sodium levels linked to heart rhythm changes in ER patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 250 emergency room patients with severe low sodium (hyponatremia) to see how it affects the heart's electrical signals (ECG). Researchers compared ECGs taken when sodium was low and after it returned to normal. The goal was to understand whi…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC