University Of Erlangen-nürnberg Medical School
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Erlangen-nürnberg Medical School, explained in plain language.
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Second chance: chemo may help immunotherapy work when it failed before
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a chemotherapy drug (dacarbazine) first could help patients whose advanced melanoma did not respond to standard immunotherapy. After chemotherapy, patients tried immunotherapy again. The goal was to see if this two-step approach could control the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 02:35 UTC
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Doctors test gentler radiation to ease harsh side effects for cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if doctors could safely use less radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal was to see if lowering the radiation dose or targeting a smaller area could reduce long-term side effects like dry mouth and trouble swallowing, without letting the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Zap your back pain? electrical stimulation tested against traditional exercise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a time-saving, joint-friendly electrical muscle stimulation workout is as effective as traditional resistance training for chronic low back pain. Researchers compared whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) to medical therapeutic training (MTT) in 26 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Zap vs sweat: study tests quick fix for Dentists' bone health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a single session of intense exercise or a session of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is better for bone and metabolic health in young female dentists. Researchers measured blood markers related to bone building, bone breakdown, and bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists scan for hidden potassium loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if a hormone condition called primary hyperaldosteronism causes a hidden loss of potassium in the body's tissues. Researchers used a special, powerful MRI scanner to measure potassium and sodium in the tissues of 21 patients before and after their t…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC