University Of Erlangen-nürnberg Medical School
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Erlangen-nürnberg Medical School, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can a diabetes drug shield transplanted kidneys? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Microbubble ultrasound could catch kidney damage before It's too late Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Eye test could spot hidden heart risks Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- New hope for dialysis patients with stubborn high blood pressure? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Balance bike training aims to keep seniors cycling safely Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
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Smartphone Check-Ins could save transplanted kidneys
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether extra telemedicine support (using a smartphone or tablet) can help kidney transplant recipients better manage their health and keep their new kidney working longer. About 384 people who received a kidney transplant in the last year will be split into two …
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer without sacrificing cancer control?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving lower doses of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer could reduce long-term side effects like dry mouth and trouble swallowing, while still keeping the cancer from coming back. About 200 patients with certain stages of oral, throat, or …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping kidney nerves may tame tough blood pressure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. Researchers enrolled 44 people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled hypertension. Half received the real procedure, half a sham, to see i…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can chemotherapy reboot immunotherapy in resistant melanoma?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether giving the chemotherapy drug dacarbazine (DTIC) before re-trying immunotherapy could help patients with advanced melanoma whose cancer had stopped responding to immunotherapy. The study enrolled 38 adults with metastatic melanoma that had progres…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Shock therapy or gym? new study pits EMS against traditional exercise for back pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways to treat long-term low back pain in people aged 40 to 70: whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) versus standard resistance training. Both methods aim to strengthen the back and reduce pain. The trial measured changes in pain and daily functi…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Kidney stress study reveals Finerenone's inner workings
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug finerenone affects kidney blood vessels and stress levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured blood flow and oxidative stress in the kidneys of 91 adults. The goal was to understand how finerenone works, not to test a cure or tre…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a single workout or muscle zaps boost bone health in dentists?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a single session of either high-intensity resistance exercise or whole-body electrical muscle stimulation affects markers of bone formation and heart health in 16 young female dentists. Dentists often have high workloads and poor posture, putting them at …
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Potassium loss in hyperaldosteronism: a new MRI insight
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether potassium levels in body tissues change in people with primary hyperaldosteronism, a condition causing high blood pressure and electrolyte imbalances. Researchers used a special MRI technique to measure potassium in 21 patients before and after treatm…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC