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Clinical trials and research at Balgrist University Hospital

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All recruiting trials (8)

• Monitored effects of physical activity on fetal heart rate with a wireless non-invasive monitor

  This study tests whether a wireless, non-invasive device can reliably track fetal heart rate during exercise in pregnant athletes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT06813859

• Assessing vertebropexy for spinal stabilization in degenerative lumbar conditions

  This study tests if a new procedure called vertebropexy can help people with degenerative lower back conditions feel better and avoid more surgeries compared to traditional spinal fusion.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06024785

• Creating a model for the direct anterior approach in hip replacement surgery

  This study is trying to break down the steps of a specific hip replacement surgery technique to see if it can make the surgery easier and help patients recover better.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Baden, Canton of Aargau and 2 other locations · NCT05993845

• Testing advanced 7-Tesla MRI for better imaging of muscles and the brain

  This study is testing whether a stronger 7-Tesla MRI can give clearer images of muscles and the brain compared to the standard 3-Tesla MRI for people with various conditions.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05992298

• Using broad-spectrum antibiotics to prevent infections in orthopedic surgery

  This study tests whether using a stronger type of antibiotics before orthopedic surgery can help prevent infections in patients who are at high risk.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich · NCT05502380

• High-resolution 7 Tesla MRI of the cervical spine for adults with or without chronic back pain

  This uses a very-high-field 7 Tesla MRI to see how clearly nerve roots, ganglia, and the vertebral artery can be seen in adults with chronic back pain or in people without symptoms.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT04445584

• Evaluating 7 Tesla MRI for foot and ankle conditions

  This study is testing whether a powerful 7 Tesla MRI can give clearer pictures of foot and ankle problems, like tears and neuromas, to help doctors diagnose these issues better.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT04441983

• High-resolution MRI of the cervical spine using 7 Tesla technology

  This study is testing if a new type of high-resolution MRI can give better images of the neck for people with cervical back pain who need surgery.

  Recruiting Balgrist University Hospital · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT04441554

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Balgrist University Hospital are recruiting right now?

8, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

All of them have sites in Switzerland. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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