Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Zurich
Oral Health
Administration of Oral Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12
The clinical trial is investigating the oral administration of probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 in the form of lozenges in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07757360
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Amputation, Congenital, Upper Limb; Amelia
CNS Changes Following Upper Limb Loss
The objective of this study is to better understand the structural and functional changes that the central nervous system (CNS) undergoes following congenital upper limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT06043518
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spinal Cord Injuries, Healthy
Reticulospinal Control of Movements
Accurate movement execution is a result of a complex interplay between various muscle groups whose activity is controlled by different areas of the central nervous system.
- Trial name
- NCT04967274
- Testing
- Startling acoustic stimulus
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Tinnitus, Subjective
Advanced Neurofeedback for Tinnitus
This study investigates neurofeedback as a potential treatment for chronic tinnitus. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive method that aims to regulate brain activity and may help reduce tinnitus symptoms and the distress associated…
- Trial name
- ANTARES (NCT07830069)
- Testing
- Neurofeedback
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Eccentric Cycling Exercise Training
Effectiveness of Eccentric Cycling Exercise in Ambulatory Rehabilitation for Patients With Cardiopulmonary Diseases: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
In eccentric cycling exercise (ECC), the cyclist must oppose backwards moving pedals on a specialized motor-driven ergometer. Throughout this process, the force applied on the pedals exceeds the torque generated by the…
- Trial name
- NCT07815366
- Testing
- Eccentric cycling exercise
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
COPD
The Acute Cardiorespiratory Response to Blood-flow Restricted Versus Traditional Exercise Training Regimens (CaRe BFR)
The investigators hypothesize that BFR exercise regimens result in a different acute cardiorespiratory response pattern compared to traditional exercise regimens.
- Trial name
- CaRe-BFR (NCT05163600)
- Testing
- BFR-CYC 50% peak / 50% AOP (exhaustive), BFR-CYC 3x2min, BFR Resistance 80% LOP
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Insulinemic Response
Assessment of Metabolic Changes in Response to Glcuose Intake in Women With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a common endocrine and metabolic condition affecting women of reproductive age.
- Conditions
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Insulinemic Response, Overweight (BMI > 25)
- Trial name
- METFLEX (NCT07687264)
- Testing
- Oral Clucose Tolerance Test (oGTT)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight (BMI > 25)
Fasting, Exercise, and Diet to Activate Autophagy in Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability. Although current treatments can be effective, many patients do not fully recover or experience…
- Trial name
- AutoFast (NCT07664540)
- Testing
- Performance test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Neurocognition
Effect of Supplemental Oxygen Therapy on Neurocognitive Performance in Healthy Highlanders
Exposure to high altitudes, defined as locations above 2500 m, has been shown to cause cognitive alternations due to reduced blood oxygenation (SpO2).
- Trial name
- SPIRIT_1 (NCT07651917)
- Testing
- Supplemental oxygen therapy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
High Altitude
HighCycle: Effect of Acetazolamide on Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Women Compared to Men
Randomized clinical trial evaluating the effect of acetazolamide on pulmonary artery pressure in women compared to men travelling to 3600 m.
- Trial name
- NCT06498505
- Testing
- Acetazolamide
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Acute Mountain Sickness
HighCycle Study: Effect of High Altitude on Acute Mountain Sickness in Women Related to Their Menstrual Cycle Phase
Prospective cohort study investigating the menstrual cycle phase (MCP)-dependent incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) in women travelling to 3600 m.
- Trial name
- NCT06499714
- Testing
- Exposure to 3600 m
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
HighCycle Study: Effect of High Altitude on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Women Related to Their Menstrual Cycle Phase
Prospective cohort study investigating the menstrual cycle phase (MCP) dependent sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in women travelling to 3600 m.
- Trial name
- NCT06498544
- Testing
- Exposure to 3600 m
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
HighCycle Study: Effect of Acetazolamide on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Women Compared to Men
Randomized clinical trial evaluating the effect of acetazolamide on sleep disordered breathing in women compared to men travelling to 3600 m.
- Trial name
- NCT06498531
- Testing
- Acetazolamide
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Lung-/Airway Diseases
Analysis of Exhaled Breath From Patients With Lung-/Airway Diseases (BigExBrESs)
Ananlyis of exhaled breath of patients with lung-/airway diseases to identify and distinguish respiratory diseases, and improve the disease manangament.
- Trial name
- BigExBrESs (NCT05458934)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Exhaled Breath Pattern After Medication Intake, in OSA Patients, or Other Pulmonary Diseases
Exhaled Breath Analysis in Human Subjects
Identification of exhaled breath pattern of human subjects
- Trial name
- NCT05456009
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Obesity
Direct Measurement of Ingestive Behaviour in Relation to Sex Differences and Gastrointestinal Hormone Levels in Patients After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery (BS), especially procedures like Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), is the most effective treatment for obesity.
- Trial name
- DIBASH (NCT06538948)
- Testing
- Bariatric Surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Spinal Cord Injuries, Pain, Neuropathic
Pain Phenotyping in Patients With Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
The development of neuropathic pain is one of the most debilitating sequels after a spinal cord injury (SCI). The overall aim of this study is to investigate potential underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropathic pain…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Pain, Neuropathic, Nociceptive Pain, Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT06443281
- Testing
- Neurophysiology, Cardiovascular test, Experimental pain paradigms
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Mental Stress, Myocardial Ischemia
Heart-brain-axis and Psychosocial Stress
The main study objective is to prospectively determine the influence of sex-related risk factors and psychosocial variables on neuronal stress responses and myocardial perfusion in a population of 64 female and male individuals…
- Conditions
- Mental Stress, Myocardial Ischemia, Sex Role, Gender
- Trial name
- NCT06345573
- Testing
- Mental stress
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Primary Immune Deficiency Disorder
Identification of New Inborn Errors of Immunity
Analysis of DNA samples of patients with molecularly undetermined PID by whole exome/genome sequencing. Transcriptome analysis of patients with molecularly undetermined PID.
- Trial name
- NCT03414528
- Testing
- Diagnostic Test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Primary Immune Deficiency Disorder
Pathophysiology of Inborn Immunodeficiencies
The pathophysiology of primary immunodeficiencies (PID), which encompass a broad range of different diseases with susceptibility to infection and/or a deregulated inflammatory response, is poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT03422614
- Testing
- Diagnostic Test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich