Clinical trials: sponsored by University Hospital, Geneva
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
Comprehensive Palliative Care After Stem Cell Transplantation: a Feasability Study
People who receive an allogeneic stem cell transplant often face important physical and emotional challenges during their recovery.
- Trial name
- COMPAS (NCT07895693)
- Testing
- Early Integrated Palliative Care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Lisa Hentsch
Pregnancy Related, Deep Vein Thrombosis
SAFELY RULING OUT DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS IN PREGNANCY WITH THE LEFt SCORE AND TRIMESTER-ADJUSTED D-DIMER CUTOFFS (the PREG-DVT Study): A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in high-income countries.1 DVT is suspected in pregnancy greater than 10 times…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Deep Vein Thrombosis, D-dimer, Diagnostic Strategy
- Trial name
- PREG-DVT (NCT07884981)
- Testing
- D-dimer
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Marc Righini
Vascular Access Site Occlusion
DIStal Versus COnventional Radial Access for COMPLEX Large-bore Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The use of the distal radial artery has recently emerged as a promising alternative access route to further reduce the risk of radial artery occlusion (RAO) and has been endorsed by recent International Consensus documents.
- Trial name
- DISCO COMPLEX (NCT05490238)
- Testing
- Complex PCI with Ultimaster family drug-eluting stent (Terumo Corp., Japan)
- Where
- 9 sites in Belgium, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 708 people
- Sponsor
- IGLESIAS Juan Fernando
Brain Concussion
Exercise Reset for Concussion in a Military Environment
Our primary objective is to show that early, personalized aerobic exercise treatment safely improves concussion recovery, speeds RTD, and reduces persistent symptoms in CSM.
- Trial name
- NCT05498038
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
STEMI Treated With a Polymer-free Sirolimus-coated Stent and P2Y12 Inhibitor-based SAPT Versus Conventional DAPT
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred revascularization strategy for patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
- Trial name
- STARS DAPT (NCT05785897)
- Testing
- Successful primary PCI, defined as primary PCI of the culprit lesion with ≥1 Abluminus NP polymer-free sirolimus-based nanocarrier eluting stent (Concept Medical Inc., India) implantation
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- IGLESIAS Juan Fernando
Skin Health
The Effects of Hyaluronic Acid on Skin Health
As people age, skin health gradually changes. The structure and function of the skin are modified, its ability to regenerate decreases, and certain biological changes may accumulate over time.
- Trial name
- HYDROHEALTH (NCT07542132)
- Testing
- Intracutaneous administration of a hyaluronic acid (HA)-based formulation, Intracutaneous needle insertion
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hans Laubach
Bilateral Vestibular Loss
VertiGO! - Get up and GO! With the Vestibular Implant
In the VertiGO! trial 13 participants with bilateral vestibulopathy (BV) and severe sensory neural hearing loss in the ear to be implanted will receive a combined cochlear (CI) and vestibular implant (VI), capable of stimulating…
- Trial name
- NCT04918745
- Testing
- Cochlear Vestibular Implant (CVI) - in-hosptial, Cochlear Vestibular Implant (CVI) - home-use (preference)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Oropharynx Cancer
Personalized Volume-deescalated Elective Nodal Irradiation in Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Multicentric prospective model-based de-escalation of the elective clinical target volumes (CTV) in radiotherapy of oropharyngeal carcinoma of all stages with the goal to reduce toxicity.
- Trial name
- DeEscO (NCT06563362)
- Testing
- De-escalation of irradiated volume
- Where
- 7 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Sepsis, Long Term Care
Long-Term Recovery and Quality of Life in Sepsis Survivors
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term outcomes and recovery of adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Long Term Care, Sepsis Scores, Long Term Follow-Up
- Trial name
- UNCOVER (NCT07863128)
- Testing
- Care for Sepsis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 530 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
ADHD
Testing a New Method to Improve Informed Consent in Prison Research
Understanding of informed consent is often limited in prison, due to unique challenges faced by detained people. This study will test a modified "teach-to-goal" informed consent process compared to standard procedures.
- Trial name
- Spark BATIR (NCT06378281)
- Testing
- Modified teach-to-goal informed consent
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Stéphanie Baggio
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Postpartum
Short-term Low-dose Low-molecular-weight Heparin to Prevent Postpartum Thrombosis
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the risk-benefit of a short-term treatment with a low-dose low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), in the postpartum period (after delivery).
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT07140211)
- Testing
- Low-dose low-molecular-weight heparin
- Where
- 9 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 9,200 people
- Sponsor
- Marc Blondon
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Cardiomyopathy, Secondary
Patient Selection and Long-Term Outcomes of Pace & Ablate Strategy in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrioventricular node ablation with permanent pacing (the "pace-and-ablate" strategy) controls ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation that has not responded to drug therapy or catheter ablation.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Cardiomyopathy, Secondary, Pacing-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- REPACE (NCT07852221)
- Where
- 5 sites in Poland, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Schizo-affective Disorder, Non Organic Psychosis
Motivational Intervention for Patients With Schizophrenia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a group therapy called the Positive Emotions Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS) can reduce apathy in adults aged 18 to 60 who have schizophrenia or a related psychotic disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizo-affective Disorder, Non Organic Psychosis, Schizophenia Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT07853079
- Testing
- Positive Emotion Program for Schizophrenia (PEPS), a psychotherapeutic intervention,
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
Prostate Cancer, PSMA PET/CT
Brief Title: INTROSPECT: Intraoperative PSMA PET/CT Imaging During Radical Prostatectomy
During prostate cancer surgery, the surgeon aims to remove the tumor completely while preserving the surrounding tissue responsible for urinary continence and sexual potency.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, PSMA PET/CT, Margin Assessment
- Trial name
- INTROSPECT (NCT07829068)
- Testing
- study-specific administration of 68Ga-PSMA-11 followed by ex vivo PET/CT imaging of the prostatectomy specimen
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
Tractography-Guided Nerve-Sparing in Prostate Cancer
Radical prostatectomy (RP) is an effective treatment leading to a high rate of oncological control. However, despite advances in robot-assisted RP, the genito-urinary function, especially erectile function and urinary continence…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy, Urinary Incontinence Following Surgical Procedure
- Trial name
- PRO-TRACT (NCT07847385)
- Testing
- Prostate Tractography for Nerve-Sparing
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Massimo Valerio
Acute Kidney Injury
Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Children Undergoing Major Non-cardiac Surgery
This project aims to conduct an international, prospective, multicentre, observational study to determine the incidence of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury (PO-AKI) in hospitalized children after noncardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- POAKIDS (NCT07351149)
- Where
- 16 sites in Australia, Brazil and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Invasive Breast Cancer Early Stages, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, DCIS
Personalized Prone Immobilization for Accelerated Partial Breast Radiotherapy
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether using a personalized breast holder (called VENUS SHELL™) can improve positioning and patient comfort during prone radiotherapy (radiotherapy given while the patient lies on…
- Trial name
- SHIELD (NCT07711847)
- Testing
- VENUS SHELL™ immobilization device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- HeroSupport SA
ADHD
Benefits of ADHD Treatment in Detained People
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by difficulties paying attention, poor impulse control, and hyperactive behaviors.
- Trial name
- BATIR (NCT05842330)
- Testing
- Concerta
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Stéphanie Baggio
Stroke
Generalizability of Unsupervised Therapy After Stroke in the Home Setting With a Hand Rehabilitation Device (ReHandyBot)
The ReHandyBot (RHB) is a robot for hand rehabilitation after stroke. The aims of this study are to investigate (i) the generalizability of unsupervised therapy with the ReHandyBot within patients' home after discharge from a…
- Trial name
- RHB Home SNR (NCT07674238)
- Testing
- Supervised and minimally supervised therapy with ReHandyBot, Unsupervised therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Localized Prostate Cancer, Positive Surgical Margin
SPECTRA: Intraoperative Hyperspectral Imaging for Prostate Cancer
Radical prostatectomy (RP) is currently one of the gold standard of care in managing localized prostate cancer (Pca). However, despite advances in Robot-Assisted RP (RARP), cancer cells may still be found (up to 42%) at the edge…
- Conditions
- Localized Prostate Cancer, Positive Surgical Margin, Hyperspectral Imaging
- Trial name
- SPECTRA (NCT07826858)
- Testing
- HyperSpectral imaging acquisition of ex-vivo prostate specimen prior formalin fixation (fresh acquisition)..
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Massimo Valerio