Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Clinical trials sponsored by Zuyderland Medisch Centrum, explained in plain language.
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IBD patients may ditch IV drips for simple shots
Disease control CompletedThis study tested switching 38 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) from intravenous infliximab to a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection. Researchers measured drug levels, quality of life, and patient satisfaction over 24 weeks. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Freezing nerves may shorten hospital stay after chest surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if freezing the nerves between the ribs (cryoablation) could reduce hospital stay compared to standard epidural pain medicine in 50 young people aged 12-24 having Nuss surgery for pectus excavatum (sunken chest). The goal was to see which method controls pain be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC
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How many samples are enough? study aims to improve breast biopsy accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 77 women to determine the minimum number of tissue samples needed for a reliable diagnosis when using contrast-enhanced stereotactic biopsy (CESB) for breast lesions only visible on contrast images. Researchers measured the diagnostic yield per sample and trac…
Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:52 UTC