Clinical trials: sponsored by University Hospital, Antwerp
Postoperative Pain Management, RATS Surgery
Compairing R-ICNB and C-ICNB for Postoperative Pain Management After Minimal-invasive Anatomical Lung Resection
This is a pilot study in which a total of 6 people will participate. This study aims to optimize the postoperative pain management of an anatomically minimally invasive lung resection (RATS) by comparing 2 pain-relieving…
- Trial name
- NCT07099469
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Multiple Sclerosis
A Phase IIa Study of Vitamin D3 Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells (tolDC) for Multiple Sclerosis
The investigators propose to design and conduct a phase IIa clinical trial to treat patients with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) by vaccination with tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDC), generated using Good…
- Trial name
- MS-tolDC_2a (NCT07020715)
- Testing
- Tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDC)
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Spain
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Anticoagulant Adverse Reaction
COOLEY- Study: aCute On chrOnic Liver failurE Using the cYtosorb Device
A Prospective, Single-Center trial, in Patients With Acute on Chronic Liver Failure. Study of Standard Medical Care Plus CytoSorb® Compared to Standard Medical Care Alone in a historical group.
- Conditions
- Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Anticoagulant Adverse Reaction, Sarcopenia, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- COOLEY (NCT06079021)
- Testing
- CytoSorb
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Sepsis, Home Monitoring Follow-up
Stop Sepsis Through Home Monitoring Cooperative
In this study, patients presenting with acute infections at risk of developing sepsis will be followed in their home setting using wearables that provide (semi-)continue monitoring of vital signs as well as through follow up…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Home Monitoring Follow-up, Infection, Innovativeness
- Trial name
- Stethoscoop (NCT06920979)
- Testing
- (semi)continue monitoring of patients at risk for sepsis at home
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Sarcopenia, Cirrhosis
Muscle Mass Via UltraSound in Cirrhosis (MMUSCLE)
The goal of this observational cohort study is to learn about loss of muscle mass and muscle strength (sarcopenia) in patients with cirrhosis.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Cirrhosis, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- MMUSCLE (NCT06345547)
- Testing
- ultrasound
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Advanced Colorectal Cancer
FOLICOLOR TRIAL: Following Therapy Response Through Liquid Biopsy in Metatstatic Colorectal Cancer Patients
The FOLICOLOR trial aims to evaluate whether a liquid biopsy-guided follow-up strategy can improve outcomes in patients with unresectable, metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) receiving first-line systemic treatment.
- Trial name
- FOLICOLOR (NCT07558083)
- Testing
- Evaluation therapy through Liquid Biopsy
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Tinnitus, Subjective
Internet-delivered Group Counseling for Chronic Tinnitus
In the treatment of chronic tinnitus, psycho-education plays an import role to provide more insights into the symptoms of tinnitus. However, the need for e-health is increasing.
- Trial name
- NCT04382807
- Testing
- Counseling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Hyperacusis
Role of Exposure in Hyperacusis
This study focuses on patients with a primary complaint of hyperacusis. Hyperacusis has been defined as 'abnormally reduced tolerance to sound'.
- Trial name
- NCT04705246
- Testing
- Psychoeducation
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis
Airway Microbiome of Patients With Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis
This project aims to assess the relationship between the microbiome and virome composition, the immune responses, and the respiratory health of children with protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB).
- Trial name
- NCT07255430
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Barrett Esophagus, Barrett Esophagus Adenocarcinoma
A Study of Barrett's Esophagus Patients: Optimization of a Risk Model to Better Predict the Development of Cancer Recurrence and the Effect of Risk Profile Disclosure on Patient Quality of Life and Fear of Cancer
The goal of the study is: The collection of various tissue samples (blood, biopsies and "esophageal brushes") and their analysis.
- Conditions
- Barrett Esophagus, Barrett Esophagus Adenocarcinoma, Adenocarcinoma - GEJ, Gastroenterology
- Trial name
- Endeavor-2 (NCT07455422)
- Testing
- Risk profile disclosure
- Where
- 10 sites in Belgium, Denmark and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Benign Pancreas Tumor, Malignant Pancreatic Neoplasm
Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Surgery at the Antwerp University Hospital.
There is a need for a structured registry to collect real-world data on patient characteristics, surgical strategies, perioperative outcomes, and long-term results.
- Trial name
- PANREG (NCT07443761)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Barrett's Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
A Study of Barrett's Esophagus Patients to Investigate Quality of Life and Fear of Cancer, and Optimize a Risk Model Based on Biomarkers and New Technologies to Better Predict the Development of Cancer
This study serves, in part, to prepare for a future large cohort study. The goal of the study is: 1. The collection of various tissue samples (blood, biopsies and "esophageal brushes") and their analysis. 2.
- Trial name
- Endeavor-1 (NCT06523374)
- Testing
- Endoscopic brush cytology
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Denmark and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Post Extubation Stridor
Is High Resolution Endotracheal Tube Leak Data Indicative of the Development of Post-extubation Stridor in Children?
Post extubation stridor (PES) is a common and possibly serious complication of invasive ventilation via endotracheal tube (ETT) in pediatric intensive care (PICU) patients.
- Trial name
- PES (NCT07414472)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Critical Care, Intensive Care, Fluid Accumulation
CReep and Maintenance flUid Sodium Chloride ADministration rEduction in cRitically Ill adultS
This study is enrolling adult patients who require a prolonged stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). These patients often receive large amounts of intravenous fluids, which can contain more salt (sodium and chloride) than the…
- Conditions
- Critical Care, Intensive Care, Fluid Accumulation, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- CRUSADERS (NCT07189091)
- Testing
- Glucose 5% for fluid creep, NaCl 0.9% (normal saline) for fluid creep, PlasmaLyte as maintenance fluid
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 640 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Child, Only
Study of Postoperative Respiratory Complications in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (PORC)
Adenotonsillectomy is the first line surgical treatment for children with Obstructive Sleep apnea Syndrome (OSAS). Postoperative respiratory complications (PORC) may occur and are often related to co-morbidities.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Child, Only, Surgery
- Trial name
- PORC (NCT05308108)
- Testing
- (Adeno)tonsillectomy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Rectal Adenocarcinoma, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
ProLARS Trial: Prospective Longitudinal Follow-up of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) and COREFO Score After Rectum Surgery in Patients Undergoing Upfront Surgery or Different Neo-adjuvant Treatment Regimens
OBJECTIVE Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a term for functional bowel complaints occurring after low anterior resection.
- Conditions
- Rectal Adenocarcinoma, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Resection, Low Anterior Resection
- Trial name
- ProLARS (NCT07339904)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Assessment of the Effect of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy on Upper Airway Collapsibility During Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy
This clinical trial will evaluate the effect of treatment with hypoglossal nerve stimulation on the underlying mechanisms of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- HNS-CoDSE (NCT07337239)
- Testing
- Additional measurements during clinical standard follow-up drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Postoperative Respiratory Complications
A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Postoperative Respiratory Complications in Children With Obstructive Sleepapnea
This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate postoperative respiratory complications (PORC) after (adeno)tonsillectomy in children with OSA.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Postoperative Respiratory Complications, Adenotonsillectomy, Child Obesity
- Trial name
- MRA PORC (NCT07305168)
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, Hungary
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Aneurysm Hemorrhage
Multimodal Neuromonitoring at the ICU
Neurocritical care has become a distinct discipline within the field of intensive care medicine with a major focus on the treatment of patients with acute damage to the most complex organ of the human body, the brain.
- Trial name
- NEMO-RETRO (NCT07285733)
- Testing
- Multimodal neuromonitoring
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
DISE-HNS Effect Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the site, pattern and degree of upper airway collapse before and during hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) treatment using clinical standard drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and using a…
- Trial name
- DISE-HNS (NCT06372847)
- Testing
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant, Polysomnography, Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp