Clinical trials: sponsored by University Ghent
Healthy
The Effects of a Moderate Intensity Training Program Versus a High Intensity Training Program on Central Pain Processing
Previous studies have shown that healthy individuals who take more steps per day and who spend more time on moderate- to vigorous-intensity activities exhibit better pain inhibition and less pain facilitation.
- Trial name
- ChronicPA-PAIN (NCT06207422)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity training program, High intensity training program
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Suicide Prevention, Informal Caregivers
Needs Assessment Among Carers of Someone With Suicidal Thoughts
With this study the investigators would like to gain insight into the experienced needs carers of individuals with suicidal thoughts, who attempted suicide or who died by suicide.
- Trial name
- NCT06611956
- Testing
- No intervention (observational study)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 2,255 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Preterm and Term Infants
fNIRS Grasping Task in Infants
This study aims to investigate the neural mechanisms involved in the development of reach-to-grasp function in infants. Reaching and grasping are crucial motor skills that develop early in infancy and are essential for later…
- Trial name
- NCT07147673
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Evaluation of a Novel Technique for the Discovery of New, Tumor-specific Targets for the Deployment of Innovative Immunotherapeutics Against Cancer.
The goal of this interventional, prospective research on human bodily material is to discover new, cancer-specific molecular structures (i.e.
- Trial name
- Tn-Miner (NCT06629233)
- Testing
- Tumor resection
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Oromyofunctional Training: an Innovative Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent medical condition with important implications for overall health and quality of life in both children. Therefore, it is important to treat OSA early and effectively.
- Trial name
- OROFIT (NCT07129967)
- Testing
- Orofacial myofunctional therapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
End Stage Renal Failure, Hemodialysis
Exploring Predictors of Quality of Life in Older Adults With End-Stage Kidney Disease Receiving In-Center Hemodialysis
This cross-sectional observational study investigates the overall quality of life (QoL) in adults aged 65 and older receiving in-center hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- B670201837264 (NCT07129083)
- Testing
- Structured assessment interview
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
Oromyofunctional Therapy: a Rehabilitation Program for OSA in Children With Down Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent medical condition with important implications for overall health and quality of life in both children. Therefore, it is important to treat OSA early and effectively.
- Trial name
- OROFIT-P (NCT07122505)
- Testing
- Orofacial myofunctional therapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Oral Health Quality of Life (OHQoL) Was Assessed, the Effect of Surface Roughness on Crestal Bone Remodelling
Comparison of Implants With Different Implant Surfaces.
This study looks at how the surface texture of dental implants affects the surrounding bone and the overall gum health over time. It compares two types of implant surfaces: one partially smooth and one slightly rough.
- Conditions
- Oral Health Quality of Life (OHQoL) Was Assessed, the Effect of Surface Roughness on Crestal Bone Remodelling, The Effect of Surface Roughness on Peri-implant Health
- Trial name
- NCT07087717
- Testing
- Split-Mouth Placement of an implant with a moderately rough surface (DCC)., Split-Mouth Placement of an implant with a hybrid surface (MSC).
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Suicide Prevention
Evaluation of E-learning on Suicide Prevention for Professionals in a Detention Context
This study aims to investigate to what extent a gatekeeper training (e-learning) for people working in prison is applicable in their daily practice.
- Trial name
- NCT07080736
- Testing
- E-learning
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Suicide Prevention, User Experience
User Evaluation of Zelfmoord1813.be and Its Related Websites
Monitoring the availability and accessibility of suicide prevention information in Flanders remains crucial. In 2022, 1,024 people died by suicide in Flanders, and approximately 10,000 individuals required emergency care…
- Trial name
- NCT07071922
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Healthy Citizens
The Psychophysiology of Walking
The literature suggests that natural environments, such as those on the Belgian coast, improve several psychological and physiological health parameters. In these environments, recreational activities often involve walking.
- Trial name
- DPVW (NCT07043205)
- Testing
- Coastal walk, Urban walk
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Suicidal Ideation
Evaluation of Creative Materials Supporting Healthcare Professionals in Discussing Suicidality in Children and Adolescents
Preliminary research clearly indicates a significant shortage of evidence-based tools and interventions specifically targeting suicidality among children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT07043231
- Testing
- Creative materials
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Athletic Injuries
Validity of an Upper Extremity Physical Performance Test Battery in Healthy Athletes
This project comprises two studies; a cross-sectional study and a prospective study. 1. The cross-sectional study aims to develop and validate a new sport-specific test battery (PROMs, analytical and physical performance tests)…
- Trial name
- VAL_PPT_H (NCT06153121)
- Testing
- Physical performance test - Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST), Physical performance test - modified Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (m-CKCUEST), Physical performance test - Seated Seated Single Arm Shot Put Test (SSASPT)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Sedentary Behaviour
Reducing and Breaking up School-related Sedentary Behaviour Among Adolescents Using Co-creation
Adolescents spend the majority of the day sedentary, especially at school whilst sitting in class and at home when performing school-related tasks.
- Trial name
- G072223N (NCT07036276)
- Testing
- Co-adapted intervention, Standard intervention
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Sleep Quality, Implementation
Cascading A Healthy Sleep Intervention In Vocational Education
Sleep is crucial for the mental, cognitive and physical health of adolescents. However, teenagers in 2024 sleep less and less and their sleep is of poorer quality.
- Trial name
- NCT07030556
- Testing
- Healthy Sleep Intervention, Co-creation process, Training for teachers
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Difficult Intravenous Access, Adults
Ultra-Long Peripheral Catheter Versus Accelerated Seldinger Technique Long Peripheral Catheter in Difficult IV Access Patients
The aim of this study is to perform a comparative analysis of clinical outcomes associated with the use of an ultra-long peripheral catheter using (catheter-over-the-needle technique) versus an AST-long peripheral catheter in…
- Trial name
- ULAST (NCT07005310)
- Testing
- Powerglide pro™, Introcan safety deep access
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Controls, Healthy Control
Test-retest Reliability and Agreement of Trunk Muscle Activation in Pain-free Persons
The aim of the study is to investigate test-retest reliability and agreement of trunk muscle activation during functional tasks and clinical sensorimotor control tests in pain-free persons.
- Trial name
- MAS-Reliab (NCT06975202)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Aged 65 Years or Older, Community Dwelling Older Adults
Validating a Multifactorial Algorithm to Predict Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Persons Aged 65 Years or Older
Falls in older adults have an annual incidence between 23 and 34% for persons of 65 years and older. The lack of transfer of promising research results on falls prevention to daily practice may have several explanations.
- Conditions
- Aged 65 Years or Older, Community Dwelling Older Adults, Falls Risk, Falls (Accidents) in Old Age
- Trial name
- NCT06961799
- Testing
- Multifactorial algorithm to predict fall risk
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Prevention of Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users, Treatment of Functional Voice Disorders in Professional Voice Users
Efficacy of Flow Ball Phonation in Professional Voice Users
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of flow ball phonation on the voice of professional voice users and elite vocal performers, both with and without functional voice disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT06960772
- Testing
- Flow Ball Intervention, Straw Phonation Intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Dental Caries (Diagnosis), Dental Plaque (Diagnosis)
Intra Oral Scan and CBCT Aided Diagnosis of Dental Plaque and Caries
In this prospective controlled trial, patients will be enrolled at the University Hospital Ghent. Inclusion criteria are: age between 18 and 70 years old, presence of 20 or more teeth, and have a minimum one carious tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT06945354
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent