Clinical trials: sponsored by University Hospital, Ghent
Lung Cancer (Locally Advanced or Metastatic)
Identification of Changes in Cancer-related Fatigue and Physical Activity and Their Association in Patients With Inoperable Lung Cancer: a Longitudinal Observational Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn how fatigue changes during lung cancer treatment and how it relates to physical activity levels in adults with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic lung cancer who are…
- Trial name
- AcTiF (NCT07799974)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Amoxicillin-clavulanate, Piperacillin-tazobactam
Precision Dosing of Beta-lactam Antibiotics in Critically Ill Children
The overall objective of this study is to investigate the impact of early model-informed precision dosing (MIPD) on target attainment of three beta-lactam antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, piperacillin-tazobactam and…
- Conditions
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate, Piperacillin-tazobactam, Meropenem
- Trial name
- MOMENTUM (NCT06929702)
- Testing
- Beta-lactam antibiotic, Beta-lactam model-informed precision dosing
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
HIV, Seroconversion, HIV
Accurate Staging of Immuno-virological Dynamics During Acute HIV Infection
In this prospective longitudinal study we aim to assess how immunologic and viral aspects of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral reservoir, established during early HIV infection and responsible for viral rebound at…
- Trial name
- ACS (NCT03449706)
- Testing
- Early combination anti-retroviral treatment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Pediatric Critical Illness, Critical Illness
Tissue Penetration of Antibiotics in CriTically Ill Children
This clinical study evaluates the extent to which three commonly administered beta-lactam antibiotics (piperacillin-tazobactam, meropenem, and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) penetrate tissue in critically ill pediatric patients.
- Trial name
- TACTIC (NCT07822243)
- Testing
- Pharmacokinetic sampling (Microdialysis and blood sampling)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Fertility, Implantation, Embryo
Cycle-to-cycle Variability of Progesterone in the Endometrium in Patients Undergoing an Euploid Blastocyst Transfer in a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Cycle (PROMICOFET)
This study looks at progesterone, a hormone that prepares the womb lining (endometrium) for pregnancy, in women having a frozen embryo transfer after IVF.
- Trial name
- PROMICOFET (NCT07818278)
- Testing
- Oestrogel® 0.75 mg (estradiol transdermal gel), Progesterone 200 mg vaginal capsules, Endometrial biopsy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Extracellular Vesicles
Optimization of the Isolation Protocol for Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) From Human Follicular Fluid
Background: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-bound vesicles found in all biological fluids, containing various regulatory molecules, including microRNAs (miRNAs).
- Trial name
- NCT06952751
- Testing
- Differential ultracentrifugation, OptiPrep™ density gradient ultracentrifugation, Size-exclusion chromatography
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Percutaneous Thermo-ablation for the Treatment of Benign Thyroid Nodules
The goal of this observational study is to learn if radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a minimally invasive thermoablation technique, can safely reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with symptomatic benign thyroid…
- Trial name
- BIRRO-TA (NCT07237373)
- Testing
- Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Myoma
Prevention of Intra-uterine Adhesions Following Laparoscopic and Laparotomic Myomectomy
Clinical study on the prevention of intrauterine adhesions after laparoscopic or laparotomic myomectomy. Myomas are common in women of reproductive age and myomectomy can lead to intra-uterine adhesions, which can be detrimental…
- Trial name
- PALLM (NCT05683041)
- Testing
- Hyalobarrier
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Vulvovaginal Atrophy, Breast Cancer
GRACE-trial: a Randomized Active-controlled Trial for vulvovaGinal atRophy in breAst Cancer Patients on Endocrine Therapy.
In this prospective active-controlled randomized trial the investigators will assess for the first time ever the different local treatments of vulvovaginal atrophy in breast cancer patients on endocrine therapy.
- Trial name
- GRACE (NCT05562518)
- Testing
- Estrogen, dehydroepiandrosterone, Estrogen + probiotics
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Mullerian Anomaly of Uterus, Nec, Mullerian Anomaly of Vagina
Diagnostic, Therapeutic and Reproductive Aspects of Patients With Mullerian Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to get a better understanding of the clinical implications (including reproductive problems and obstetric complications), appropriate diagnostic tools and correct surgical treatment of Mullerian…
- Conditions
- Mullerian Anomaly of Uterus, Nec, Mullerian Anomaly of Vagina, Mullerian Anomaly of Cervix
- Trial name
- MULAN (NCT04627818)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Intra-uterine Device Placement
Pain Associated wIth traditioNal Versus uLtrasound guidEd iuS (Intra Uterine System) inSertion
Rationale: The 2019 Belgian Health Survey shows that the combined oral contraceptive pill is the most commonly used form of contraception.
- Trial name
- PAINLESS (NCT07315646)
- Testing
- IUS (intrauterine system) insertion
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Retained Products of Conception
Removal of Intrauterine Retained Products of Conception (RPOC) After Miscarriage Guided by Hysteroscopy Trial. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Rationale: Elective immediate dilation and curettage (D\&C) for miscarriage is associated with the occurrence of intrauterine adhesions (IUA). IUAs may be associated with subsequent subfertility and premature birth.
- Trial name
- RIGHT (NCT04804332)
- Testing
- Operative hysteroscopy, Expectant management
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Breast Cancer
Comparing 5 and 15 Fractions for Whole Breast Irradiation After Breast Conserving Surgery
Adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer reduces the risk of locoregional relapse and ensures better overall survival.
- Trial name
- YO-HAI5 (NCT03677427)
- Testing
- Radiation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 488 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases
Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Nanoliposomal Irinotecan (Nal-IRI) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Gastrointestinal Cancer
The PIPAC NAL-IRI study is designed to examine the maximal tolerated dose of nanoliposomal irinotecan (Nal-IRI, Onivyde) administered with repeated pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC), in a monocentric, phase…
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneal Metastases, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Cancer
- Trial name
- PIPAC-NAL-IRI (NCT05277766)
- Testing
- PIPAC with Nal-IRI
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Chronic Post Surgical Pain, Functional Recovery
Incidence of Chronic Pain in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty Within a Fast-Track Protocol
The goal of this study is to learn about pain after knee replacement surgery. The surgery uses a fast-recovery program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
- Conditions
- Chronic Post Surgical Pain, Functional Recovery, ERAS, Chronic Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT07673276
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
AKI - Acute Kidney Injury
The Relationship Between Measured Creatinine Clearance and Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients
With this study, the investigators want to find out how well different stages of acute kidney injury (AKI), match with the actual filtering ability of the kidneys in very sick adults in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- NCT07624721
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,416 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Stroke
Validation of New sEMG Electrode Placement Guidelines for the Triceps Surae in Post-stroke Individuals
Background and rationale: Surface electromyography (EMG) is a non-invasive method to measure muscle activity, among others in people after a stroke during gait analysis.
- Trial name
- Vest-P (NCT07387328)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Evaluating Endoscopist Tip Control During STSC Application
Assessment of Endoscopic Tip Control Using a Novel Score Based on Snare Tip Soft Coagulation of ex Vivo Model (HAM STUDY)
Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant global health concern, with colonoscopy being the primary screening tool for its detection and treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07609017
- Testing
- Ham-based Assessment Model
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Ventral Hernia
A Multicenter Belgian Trial of Ventral Hernia Repair (UNITE)
Patients with incisional midline ventral hernias with a minimal width of 3 cm and a maximal width of 8 cm, treated according to the standard practice of the participating investigators.
- Trial name
- RB-UNITE-01 (NCT04437043)
- Testing
- quality of life questionnaires
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Intracranial Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cerebral
Patient-specific Planning of Minimally Invasive Brain Interventions Based on Vascular-hemodynamic Mapping
Endovascular procedures for treating brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their less invasive nature and lower risk of complications.
- Trial name
- NCT06588543
- Testing
- Endovascular treatment
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent