Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Bern
Partial Edentulism
Digital and Conventional Clasp-retained Partial Dentures (DIGICLASP)
This single-center prospective observational cohort study evaluates two fabrication workflows already in routine clinical use for clasp-retained removable partial dentures (RPDs): a digital workflow (Group 1) and a conventional…
- Trial name
- DIGICLASP (NCT07903662)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Dental Implant Failed
Clinical Performance of Dual-cantilevered Single-implant Bridge
The study aims to evaluate the clinical performance (implant and prosthetic survival/ success rates) of a novel implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis design: the dual-cantilevered single implant bridge (T-Bridge) made out of…
- Trial name
- T-bridge (NCT06099717)
- Testing
- Dual-cantilevered implant bridge, 3-unit iFDP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Gingivitis Infection
Chlorhexidine (CHX) Mouthwash With or Without an Anti-Discoloration System (ADS) During Experimental Gingivitis
Recently, a chlorhexidine product with an anti-discoloration system (ADS) was launched in the market. A comparative study was done to confirm the effectiveness of 0.2% chlorhexidine with ADS. The study was single-blinded.
- Trial name
- NCT07696364
- Testing
- Experimental gingivitis model
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound, Ultrasonic Diagnosis
International Delphi Study to Develop Standardized Quality Criteria and a Rating Tool for Liver CEUS Image Quality Assessment
This study aims to establish international consensus-based quality criteria for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations of the liver and to develop a standardized tool for assessing CEUS image and examination quality.
- Conditions
- Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound, Ultrasonic Diagnosis, Liver
- Trial name
- ICON LiverCEUS (NCT07656181)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Stibium Metallicum Praeparatum D6 Versus Placebo in the Reduction of Paclitaxel-induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity
Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most limiting side effects of chemotherapy and often leads to adaptations in the protocol of the chemotherapy including dose reduction or even discontinuation of…
- Trial name
- STING-CIPN (NCT04715542)
- Testing
- Stibium metallicum praeparatum 6x
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Healthy Volunteer
Exploring the Role of the Prefrontal Cortex in Decision-Making
The goal of this study is to examine whether high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) can influence decision-making for emotionally valenced content in younger and older adults, with or without major…
- Conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Healthy Volunteer, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07080489
- Testing
- Active high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) - anodal F3/F4, Active high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) - anodal F3/ kathodal F4
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 444 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation, Tooth Extraction
Ovate Pontic Versus Essix Provisional After Tooth Extraction and Alveolar Ridge Preservation (Pontic-Essix)
This randomized controlled trial compares two provisional socket-sealing concepts following single non-molar tooth extraction and alveolar ridge preservation: a fixed, tooth-supported, 3D-printed ovate pontic provisional…
- Conditions
- Tooth Loss / Rehabilitation, Tooth Extraction, Alveolar Bone Loss, Alveolar Ridge Augmentation
- Trial name
- Pontic-Essix (NCT07748871)
- Testing
- Bio-Oss Collagen, Mucograft Seal, Fixed 3D-printed ovate pontic provisional restoration
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Dental Implants
Implant-related Outcomes in the Context of Maxillary Sinus Lifting
The population of interest will be recruited out of a cohort of patients who were initially treated at the Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology between 1997 and 2001.
- Trial name
- NCT06647381
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Driving Under the Influence, Cannabis-impaired Driving
In-Vehicle Real-Time Cannabis Influenced Driving Detection
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether in-vehicle sensor data can be used to detect cannabis-impaired driving in healthy adult recreational cannabis users.
- Trial name
- REVELIO (NCT07401628)
- Testing
- Cannabis (THC)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Type-1-Diabetes
Early Feasibility Evaluation of the UniBE Hybrid Closed-loop Insulin Delivery System in Type 1 Diabetes: UBLoop-Genesis
The study is investigating the early feasibility of a novel algorithm for a hybrid closed-loop (HCL) insulin delivery system in adult patients with Type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- UBLoop-Gen (NCT07087340)
- Testing
- UBLoop System
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Periodontitis, Periodontal Inflammation
PRF as Adjunct to Subgingival Instrumentation in Step 2 Periodontal Therapy
Periodontitis is characterized by a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory process driven by dysbiotic plaque biofilms. It is recognized as the most common chronic inflammatory non-communicable disease in humans.
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Periodontal Inflammation, Periodontal Attachment Loss
- Trial name
- PRFSTEP2 (NCT07013682)
- Testing
- PRF as adjunct to non-surgical mechanical debridement, Control, non-surgical mechanical debridement alone
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Polygenic Risk Score for Optimizing Primary Prevention in Intermediate-Risk Populations
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether incorporating a polygenic risk score (PRS) can optimize primary cardiovascular disease prevention in individuals with intermediate cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- PERSONAL (NCT07039123)
- Testing
- Polygenic Risk Score for Coronary Artery Disease (PRS-CAD), Standardized Risk Communication Tool (SCORE2)
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Childhood Cancer
Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
The SCCSS is designed to investigate which long-term effects childhood cancer and its treatment have on survivors, and includes those who were under 20 years when they were diagnosed.
- Trial name
- SCCSS (NCT03297034)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 4,136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, HIV I Infection
Cervical Pre-cancer Treatment Failure Among Women Living With HIV in Zimbabwe
The goal of this observational study is to improve cervical pre-cancer treatment outcomes among women living with HIV (WLWH), particularly in low and middle income countries (LMICs), by generating the evidence needed for…
- Conditions
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, HIV I Infection, HPV Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07202936
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Lower Molar Requiring Extraction
Effect of Placing the Implant Crown on the Implant on the Same Day as the Implant vs. 4 Weeks Later.
In this study, participants with one lower first molar that require removal and replacement using dental implants will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT04319042
- Testing
- Immediate Loading, Early Loading
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Remote Cognitive Training, Alzheimer Disease
Remote Technologies in Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
The investigators are adapting a tablet-based cognitive training program for Alzheimer's disease (AD) by focusing on specific cognitive components.
- Conditions
- Remote Cognitive Training, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Old Age; Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT07521865
- Testing
- App-based cognitive training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Cardiac Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac Dysfunction in Childhood Cancer Survivors
This multicenter, prospective cohort study evaluates early cardiac dysfunction in adult survivors of childhood cancer. The hypothesis of this study is that cardiac dysfunction can be detected earlier when using speckle tracking…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Diseases, Childhood Cancer
- Trial name
- Cardio-Onco (NCT03790943)
- Testing
- cardiac assessment
- Where
- 6 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Connective Tissue Graft, Volume Collagen Matrix Xenograft
Volumetric Dimensional Changes After Surgical Pontic Site Development Procedures With Connective Tissue Graft or Collagen Matrix
The aim of this research project is to compare two surgical procedures to improve soft tissue volume. Both procedures have already been validated, but despite their great clinical relevance, little data exists in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT06335628
- Testing
- Geistlich Fibro-Gide®
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Inappropriate Prescribing, Reflux Disease
Deprescribing Inappropriate Proton Pump Inhibitors
The DROPIT Trial is an interventional, open-labelled, cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted in the Swiss primary care setting.
- Conditions
- Inappropriate Prescribing, Reflux Disease, Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Trial name
- DROPIT (NCT06129474)
- Testing
- Proton Pump Inhibitor deprescribing tool
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity
The Effectiveness of an Exergame-based Intervention
This randomized control trial aims to compare the effects of a regular exergame-based intervention and a regular moderate-intensity endurance exercise in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05712317
- Testing
- Exergame Intervention, Moderate-intensity endurance exercise
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern