Clinical trials: sponsored by Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Influence of Lung Volume Optimization Maneuver on Cardiac Output and Lung Compliance in Ventilated Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Surgical Repair
The aim of this randomized interventional multi-center clinical trial is to determine whether a standardized lung volume optimization maneuver (LVOM), including PEEP titration, improves outcomes in children undergoing…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Mechanical Ventilation, Peep Titration in Lung Protective Ventilation
- Trial name
- ILOCO-CHD (NCT07486167)
- Testing
- End-expiratory lung volume optimization maneuver with PEEP titration, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Influence of Personalized Lung Volume Optimization Maneuver on Lung Function and Cardiac Performance in Children
The goal of this randomized interventional clinical trial is to learn if a standardized lung volume optimization maneuver (LVOM) is beneficial in 1.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- ILOCO (NCT07193719)
- Testing
- End-expiratory lung volume optimization maneuver with PEEP titration, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) as Augmentation of Standard Antidepressants in Treatment-resistant Depression.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major contributor to impaired health worldwide. Initial antidepressant treatment of MDD does not lead to response in up to 50 % of patients.
- Trial name
- DARE (NCT07843927)
- Testing
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Breast Neoplasms, Cancer
Effects of Online Yoga on the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients
This study investigates the effects of two different online yoga interventions on the health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients. Qualitative and quantitative data will be collected.
- Trial name
- NCT05327543
- Testing
- Iyengar Yoga, Meditative Yoga
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Colorectal Neoplasms, Liver Neoplasms
Liver Transplantation for Non-Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases Without Local Treatment Options
Patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver, and whose liver metastases cannot be removed by surgery or destroyed by ablation, currently receive palliative chemotherapy in Germany.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Neoplasms, Liver Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastases, Colorectal Liver Metastases
- Trial name
- GTO-001 (NCT07811453)
- Testing
- Liver transplantation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Circadian Rhythm
CIRCA-MED WP1 & WP3 - Circadian Rhythms in ICU Patients
The goal of this retrospective exploratory study is to examine how the body's natural day-and-night rhythms and oscillatory patterns behave in people who were treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT07811492
- Testing
- Exposure to routine clinical parameters, Exposure to ICU clinical factors and treatments, Exposure to critical illness-related conditions
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25,000 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Sepsis
Development of Context-Adapted Quality Indicators for Early Sepsis Care in Sub-Saharan Africa - A Modified Delphi Consensus Procedure
The research project is an anonymous, prospective, non-interventional consensus study in the form of a modified Delphi method, consisting of three online surveys and structured feedback meetings without recording.
- Trial name
- NCT07711535
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Cognitive Impairment
Predicting Cognition After DBS for Parkinson's Disease 2
The aim of the study is to improve estimation of cognitive outcome after STN-DBS in PD in order to avoid risk factors by optimizing peri- and intraoperative management and personalize therapeutic strategies for optimal long-term…
- Trial name
- NCT06272968
- Testing
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder
Group Intervention for Interpersonal Skills
The purpose of this study is to compare an individual state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with CBT augmented by a group intervention for improving interpersonal skills, the Kiesler Circle Training (CBT+KCT), in…
- Trial name
- GRIPS (NCT06170801)
- Testing
- Kiesler Circle Training (KCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Delirium in Old Age
Quality Contract: Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in the Care of Older Patients (QV-POD-2)
The project "QV-POD-2" is a prolongation based on "QV-POD-1", which was a quality contract program of the IQTIG - Institute for Quality and Transparency in Health Care.
- Trial name
- NCT04355195
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 18,100 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders (SSD)
Oxytocin-Augmented Group Psychotherapy for Patients With Schizophrenia - an Oxytocin-dose Comparison
The effectiveness of current treatment options for sociocognitive deficits and negative symptoms (NS) in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) remains limited.
- Trial name
- OXYMIND2 (NCT07265180)
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Clinical Study on High-fiber Diet and Short-term Fasting in Melanoma Under Immunotherapy With Checkpoint Inhibition
The treatment of melanoma has improved significantly in recent years. A modern form of cancer treatment known as immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors plays a key role in this.
- Trial name
- Melafit (NCT07680452)
- Testing
- High-Fiber Diet, High-Fiber Diet and Short-Term Fasting
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic
Continuous or Intermittent Cetuximab Plus FOLFIRI as First-line Treatment in RAS/BRAF Wild-type mCRC Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the application of the chemotherapy FOLFIRI and cetuximab works better when given with scheduled breaks or continuously in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- FIRE-11 (NCT07004413)
- Testing
- FOLFIRI+cetuximab, Guardant360 ctDNA assay
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 267 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Post-acute Infectious Syndrome (PAIS), Post-COVID 19 Condition (PCC or Long COVID)
CD19-B Cell Depletion in PAIS-ME/CFS Patients
Post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS) are long-lasting health problems that can develop after an infection. They include post-COVID-19 syndrome and similar illnesses following other infections.
- Conditions
- Post-acute Infectious Syndrome (PAIS), Post-COVID 19 Condition (PCC or Long COVID), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Trial name
- PIONEER_PAIS (NCT07724834)
- Testing
- Inebilizumab
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
TNPO2
Exspanding the Knowledge About TNPO2-Associated Disorders
The Target-TNPO2 is an international, multicenter observational registry designed to collect comprehensive clinical, genetic, neurodevelopmental, and longitudinal data from individuals with pathogenic or likely pathogenic…
- Trial name
- Target-TNPO2 (NCT07699510)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Intracerebral Haemorrhage, Paediatric Stroke
Master Study Protocol for the Cohort of the Specialist Network Stroke (SN Stroke)(Stroke-CORE)
The Stroke-CORE cohort aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of stroke care in Germany. To achieve this, patients are followed along the entire continuum of care-from initial management before hospital…
- Conditions
- Intracerebral Haemorrhage, Paediatric Stroke, Stroke Acute, Stroke
- Trial name
- Stroke-CORE (NCT07553650)
- Where
- 12 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 12,750 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
TRPM3
International Registry for TRPM3-associated Disorders
The goal of the TRPM3Care-registry is to record the disease progression of patients with TRPM3-associated disorders. This allows us to compare the disease progression and the success of different therapies, as well as to examine…
- Trial name
- TRPM3Care (NCT07690111)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Psychotic Disorders
Efficacy of an Online-Based Self-Help Intervention for Auditory Hallucinations in Persons With Psychotic Disorders
The proposed clinical trial aims to examine the efficacy of an online-based self-help intervention for auditory hallucinations in persons with psychotic disorders.
- Trial name
- ECHION (NCT06186570)
- Testing
- Online-Based Self-Help Intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Hip Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
Preoperative Fasting and the Gut Microbiome Before Hip Replacement
Postoperative complications occur in 5-15% of patients undergoing elective primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), thrombosis, wound healing disorders, and metabolic dysregulation.
- Conditions
- Hip Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Postoperative Complications, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- PreFAST-Hip (NCT07651462)
- Testing
- Buchinger Fastenbox + intermittent fasting (20-day preoperative schedule)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Transgender, Gut Microbiome
Sex-differential Host-microbiome CVD Risk - A Longitudinal Cohort Approach
The XCVD study investigates the influence of sex hormones on the composition of the gut microbiome and the possible emergence of cardiovascular risk factors.
- Conditions
- Transgender, Gut Microbiome, Immune System, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Trial name
- XCVD (NCT05334888)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany