University Of Zurich
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Zurich, explained in plain language.
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New Nurse-Led program aims to ease emotional burden of COPD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new 3-month counseling program designed to help people with stable COPD manage emotional distress. Led by a specialized nurse team, the program includes 10 sessions and involves other health professionals. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Lymph node shots for cat allergy: a safer way to tame sneezes and asthma?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat cat allergies by injecting a small amount of cat allergen directly into a lymph node in the groin. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can reduce allergy symptoms, including asthma, with fewer injections than standard allergy shots.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Scientists scan brains of people born without hands to uncover secrets of neural plasticity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain changes in people born without an upper limb. Researchers will use MRI scans and behavioral tests to compare their brain activity and structure to those with both limbs. The goal is to understand how early life experiences shape the brain's senso…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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High-Tech MRI scans aim to unlock secrets of migraine and epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a powerful 7T MRI scanner to look at brain structure and function in people with migraine, epilepsy, or visual snow syndrome. Researchers want to understand how these conditions are linked and what changes happen in the brain. About 200 participants, including hea…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Heat pads and massage guns put to the test for jaw tension
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how heat pads and massage guns affect the stiffness of a jaw muscle in 40 healthy adults. Researchers will use a special ultrasound to measure muscle tightness before and after each treatment. The goal is to gather information that could lead to better treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New test could predict who benefits from CAR t therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a tool that combines blood tests, scans, and fitness checks to predict which lymphoma patients will respond to CAR T cell therapy. About 50 adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat B-cell lymphoma will participate. The main goal is to see if the tool can be…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Scientists uncover Brain's backup motor system in spinal injury recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a part of the brain called the reticulospinal system, which helps control movement like posture and walking. Researchers will use loud sounds and motion tracking to study how this system works in healthy people and in those with spinal cord injury. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Scientists probe mysteries of nerve pain after spinal injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people develop nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will use pain tests, nerve measurements, and body responses like sweating and heart rate to find patterns. The study involves 300 adults with spinal cord injuries or periphera…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC
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8,000 patients to map spinal cord recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how people naturally recover after a spinal cord injury. By closely tracking 8,000 participants across Europe, researchers will measure changes in independence, movement, and nerve function. The goal is to create a detailed baseline of recovery, whic…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Can eczema simply go away? scientists launch huge study to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 people with eczema and related allergies (like asthma or food allergies) to see if and how these conditions go into remission. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to find patterns and possible biomarkers. No new treatments are tested—this is…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC