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Clinical trials and research at Charite University, Berlin, Germany
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 88 clinical trials run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany that are recruiting, at sites in 28 countries (most in Germany (82), Austria (4), Czechia (4)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 3 (3), Phase 2 (3), Phase 4 (2), Phase 1/2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 88Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 28Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (88)
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How to talk about vaccines: does different communication help people decide to get vaccinated?
This online randomized trial tests whether specific communication formats can improve knowledge and willingness to get vaccinated for TBE (Germany) or yellow fever (Colombia).
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AI-generated treatment recommendations for precision oncology
A non-interventional study tests whether AI-generated treatment options for advanced solid tumors align with what doctors would personally recommend.
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DHEA add-on to standard antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression
This trial tests whether adding 100 mg/day of DHEA to patients’ current antidepressant treatment helps people with treatment-resistant depression feel better.
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Context-adapted quality indicators for early sepsis care in Sub-Saharan Africa
A group of sepsis experts in Sub-Saharan Africa will participate in a series of online surveys and feedback meetings to agree on practical quality indicators for early sepsis care.
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TNPO2-related disorders registry
This international registry tests how TNPO2 gene variants relate to neurodevelopmental issues by collecting medical, genetic, and developmental data from people with pathogenic TNPO2 variants.
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International TRPM3 Disorder Registry
This registry tests how TRPM3-associated disorders progress by collecting and comparing patient data over time to learn about treatments and quality of life.
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High-fiber diet with short-term fasting during melanoma immunotherapy
This study tests whether a high-fiber diet, with or without short-term fasting, can help people with melanoma better tolerate and respond to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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Extracellular Vesicles to Monitor Heart Transplant Rejection
This study will test whether protein patterns in extracellular vesicles from heart transplant patients can signal acute rejection early.
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Microdecompression alone vs. decompression with fusion in adjacent segment stenosis
This trial tests whether a less invasive microdecompression can work as well as adding a fusion extension for people with adjacent segment stenosis after prior lumbar fusion.
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Preoperative Fasting to Shape the Gut with Hip Replacement
This trial tests whether a 20-day preoperative fasting plan can lower inflammatory signals and broaden gut microbes in adults undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
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Burnout prevention training for hospital staff in wartime Ukraine
This trial tests a two-day psychoeducational burnout prevention program for healthcare and other workers in Ukraine during war to see if it is feasible and acceptable.
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Propofol vs Sevoflurane Delirium in Postoperative Patients: A Large Look Back at Anesthesia Choices
This study tests whether the choice of anesthesia technique during elective surgery affects the risk of delirium after surgery in adults.
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Immunoadsorption for autoantibody-positive post-infectious ME/CFS
This study will try immunoadsorption (a blood-filtering procedure) to remove autoantibodies in adults with infection-triggered ME/CFS, including cases after COVID, who have detectable antibodies.
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How ICU quality checks affect patient outcomes and hospital costs at Charité
This project will test whether following specific intensive care process steps for adult patients in selected Charité ICUs leads to better outcomes and different hospital costs.
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Immunotherapy-based treatment for children with relapsed B-cell ALL (IntReALL BCP 2020)
This study tests whether targeted immunotherapies like inotuzumab ozogamicin and blinatumomab can replace traditional chemotherapy to help children with relapsed precursor B-cell ALL.
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Yoga-based group program plus usual care for outpatients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
This project will see if a 12-week yoga-based group program added to usual outpatient care helps adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders reduce stress and symptom-related distress compared with exercise or usual care alone.
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Non-invasive brain stimulation for multiple sclerosis fatigue
This study will see if repeated non-invasive brain stimulation of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex reduces fatigue in adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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EASY Algorithm: Bedside ultrasound to screen children aged 5 to 15 for elbow fractures
This project will test whether a quick bedside ultrasound can reliably show or rule out elbow fractures in children aged 5 to 15 after an injury.
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Oral estradiol to reduce intrusive memories after trauma film
This trial will test whether a single 3 mg dose of oral estradiol valerate reduces intrusive memories in healthy adult women after viewing a trauma film.
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Trying the Kiso Mind smartphone app for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
This study tests whether the Kiso Mind smartphone app is acceptable, practical, and helpful for adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder alongside their usual care.
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PICS outpatient follow-up: attendance and recovery engagement
This project will check which patient, clinical, and care factors influence whether adults invited to the Charité PICS outpatient clinic after intensive care actually attend their follow-up appointments.
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Sepsis knowledge survey across seven sub-Saharan African countries
This anonymous online survey asks healthcare workers in seven sub-Saharan African countries questions to see how much they know about sepsis.
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Doctor screening versus questionnaire screening for psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis
This study will test whether screening by a doctor or using short questionnaires finds more cases of psoriatic arthritis in adults with psoriasis.
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Comparing intranasal oxytocin doses added to group psychotherapy for schizophrenia.
This study will try different doses of intranasal oxytocin given with mindfulness-based group psychotherapy to see if they reduce negative symptoms and improve social cognition in people with schizophrenia.
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Long-term brain-signal monitoring after GPi DBS for dystonia
This project will try to find brain-signal patterns recorded from a sensing-enabled DBS device in people with dystonia to help personalize and speed up stimulation care over the first postoperative year.
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Personalized lung volume optimization with PEEP titration for children after heart surgery or with severe respiratory failure
This trial tests whether a personalized lung volume optimization maneuver using PEEP titration can improve heart and lung function in children after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery or in those with severe respiratory failure at risk for ECMO.
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Acupuncture-point stimulation for bladder dysfunction in women with MS.
This study will try whether mild electrical stimulation of acupuncture points or non-needle acupressure, added to routine care, can reduce bladder symptoms in women with MS.
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Understanding needs of prostate cancer patients and caregivers during and after radiotherapy
We ask men receiving curative radiotherapy for prostate cancer and their caregivers about their experiences, needs, and what they'd want from prehabilitation before or during treatment.
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Heart problems that develop during an intensive care stay in critically ill adults
This project uses bedside heart ultrasound and body composition measurements to see how often adults who need mechanical ventilation within 24 hours of ICU admission develop new heart dysfunction and muscle weakness.
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Post‑ICU recovery after COVID‑19 lung failure in pregnant versus non‑pregnant patients
This project tries to see if adults who were pregnant during severe COVID‑19 lung failure recover differently after ICU care than adults who were not pregnant.
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Empowerment group therapy for Ukrainian adults with depression
This pilot will try a culturally adapted Empowerment Group Therapy to see if it is acceptable and feasible for Ukrainian adults with depression affected by the war.
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Effects of inpatient traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) care in Germany.
This project will see if a routine package of inpatient TCIM therapies—like hyperthermia, exercise, mind‑body medicine, herbal and nutritional therapies including fasting—helps adults with chronic diseases admitted to participating German hospitals.
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VITAL: Try time-restricted eating to improve vaccine responses in older adults
This will test whether four weeks of time-restricted eating (an 8-hour daily eating window) helps people aged 60–85 mount stronger immune responses to seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
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Repurposing existing drugs for treating Leigh syndrome using patient-derived cells
This study is testing if existing approved drugs can help improve brain cells made from patients with Leigh syndrome to find new treatment options for them.
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Registry and biobank for neuroimmunological diseases
This study is trying to see if certain antibodies in the brain are linked to neurological disorders like encephalopathy and psychosis, and how they might affect patients' health.
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Normothermic machine perfusion to re-evaluate declined donor livers and shorten transplant waiting time
This trial tests whether keeping declined donor livers functioning on a normothermic perfusion machine can make more livers usable and help adults on the transplant waiting list (ReMELD‑Na ≤21) get transplanted sooner.
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Therapeutic chat and self-help modules to reduce child sexual abuse material use
This study is testing whether a chat service with a therapist and self-help tools can help people reduce their use of child sexual abuse material and improve their mental health.
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Treatment for advanced liver cancer using radiofrequency electromagnetic fields
This study is testing a new treatment that combines immune therapy with radiofrequency electromagnetic fields to see if it helps people with advanced liver cancer who can't have surgery.
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Virtual-reality exposure combined with tDCS for PTSD in Ukrainian veterans and civilians
This study will try combining virtual-reality exposure therapy with gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) to see if it helps Ukrainian veterans and civilians with PTSD.
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Comparing family-based telemedicine to inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa
This study is testing if family-based treatment for anorexia nervosa delivered through telehealth is as effective as traditional inpatient care for teenagers with this condition.
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Improving palliative care for patients in intensive care units
This study is testing whether specialized consultations can improve palliative care for patients in intensive care units and support their families.
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Personalized 12-week digital exercise program to correct knee movement after ACL reconstruction
This program will try a 12-week sensor-guided exercise plan for adults 8–12 weeks after ACL reconstruction to correct harmful knee movements and reduce joint inflammation that can lead to early knee osteoarthritis.
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Registry for patients with thyroid hormone resistance
This study is collecting information from patients with thyroid hormone resistance to see how their specific gene mutations affect their health and improve diagnosis and treatment.
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Impact of protein intake on muscle mass and quality of life during and after radiotherapy
This study looks at how eating enough protein can help cancer patients keep their muscle mass and improve their quality of life during and after radiotherapy.
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Combining neuromodulation and mindfulness for alcohol dependence
This study is testing if combining a special nerve stimulation technique with mindfulness meditation can help people recovering from alcohol dependence reduce cravings and improve their chances of staying sober.
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Using ultrasound during labor to reduce infections
This study is testing if using ultrasound to check on labor can help reduce infections compared to traditional methods that involve more invasive exams.
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Using imaging to identify sensitive esophageal cancer for better treatment
This study is testing if special imaging can help find esophageal cancer that responds well to treatment, so doctors can give more personalized care to patients.
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Treatment for glioblastoma using radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and chemotherapy
This study is testing whether combining radiofrequency electromagnetic field treatment with standard chemotherapy can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma feel better and improve their outcomes.
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Adaptive radiotherapy using a new linear accelerator for cancer treatment
This study is testing a new way to adjust radiation therapy for cancer patients each day based on changes in their tumors to see if it improves treatment.
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Evaluating tofacitinib for early active axial spondyloarthritis
This study is testing if a medication called tofacitinib can help people with early active axial spondyloarthritis who haven't found relief from traditional pain relievers.
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Registry of cancer patients treated with hyperthermia
This study is collecting information from cancer patients treated with heat therapy to see how well it works alongside regular treatments and how it affects their health and survival.
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Combination treatment for advanced colorectal cancer using radiofrequency and chemotherapy
This study is testing a new combination of radiofrequency treatment and two medications to see if it can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
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Observational study on precision medicine for advanced cancer patients
This study is testing how personalized treatments based on genetic information can help people with advanced cancer feel better and improve their care.
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Evaluation of delirium data from previous patients at a clinic
This study looks at past patient records to see what factors might cause delirium after surgery, especially in older adults and how it might differ between men and women.
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Dopamine's effect on motivation and motor function in major depression and inflammation
This study tests if a medication that boosts dopamine can help improve motivation and movement in people with major depression and inflammation.
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Effect of Propionic Acid on Immune Function in Children with Severe Kidney Disease
This study is testing if adding propionic acid to the diets of children with severe kidney disease can help improve their immune system and gut health while they are on hemodialysis.
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Understanding factors influencing postoperative delirium in older patients
This study looks at how different factors, like body clock and heart rate, might affect the chances of older patients experiencing confusion after surgery.
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Using moderate whole body hyperthermia to improve cancer treatment response
This study is testing if using moderate heat on the whole body can help people with advanced cancer respond better to their regular treatments and improve their overall well-being.
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Evaluating a new heart valve for pulmonary valve insufficiency
This study is testing a new heart valve designed for kids and young adults with pulmonary valve insufficiency to see if it is safe and works well as they grow.
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Stabilizing circadian rhythms in delirious ICU patients with timed dynamic light
This trial will test whether a programmed dynamic light therapy can stabilize circadian rhythms in adult ICU patients who develop delirium.
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Preventing sudden cardiac death after heart attacks with defibrillator implantation
This study is testing if implantable defibrillators can help heart attack survivors with weak hearts live longer and avoid sudden cardiac death compared to just taking medications.
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Exploring the effects of forest therapy on health in the general population
This study is testing whether spending time in nature through forest therapy can improve the physical and mental health of people in Germany.
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Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients
This study is testing if catheter ablation can help heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation avoid serious heart problems better than standard medication.
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Using routine data to improve diagnosis of sepsis and septic shock
This study is testing a new computer program that uses past medical records to see if it can help doctors diagnose sepsis and septic shock faster and more accurately for patients in the ICU.
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Registry for patients with moderate to severe allergic diseases
This study is collecting information from people with moderate to severe allergic diseases to see how well different treatments work and how they affect their daily lives.
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Investigating how sex hormones affect gut microbiome and heart health in transgender individuals
This study tests how sex hormones affect gut health and heart risks in transgender individuals receiving hormone therapy.
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Evaluating the health benefits of a special shower treatment
This study is testing if a special shower treatment can improve health and well-being for adults aged 18 to 70.
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Online yoga's effects on breast cancer patients' quality of life
This study is testing whether two types of online yoga can improve the quality of life for women with non-metastatic breast cancer.
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Observing patients with severe allergic reactions
This study looks at patients who have had severe allergic reactions to better understand what causes them and how to manage them in the future.
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Using AI to personalize treatment for head and neck cancer patients
This study is testing whether using artificial intelligence to analyze PET scans and patient data can help doctors create more personalized treatment plans for people with head and neck cancer.
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Managing preoperative anemia and blood transfusion in elective surgeries
This study is testing whether better management of anemia before elective surgeries can help patients avoid complications and improve their treatment outcomes.
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Investigating the skin microbiome in patients with atopic dermatitis receiving systemic therapy
This study looks at how the skin bacteria of people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis change while they are on systemic treatments to see if it can help improve their care and understanding of the condition.
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Effects of inulin on gut health in patients with chronic kidney disease
This study tests whether taking inulin for 35 days can improve gut health in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis.
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Observing pregnancy outcomes in women with multiple sclerosis
This study looks at how pregnancy affects women with multiple sclerosis to see what happens to their health during this time.
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Chemotherapy after surgery for metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is testing two different chemotherapy treatments to see which one helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer feel better after surgery.
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Comparing two treatments for metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is testing which combination of treatments works better for people with metastatic colorectal cancer: one with panitumumab or the other with bevacizumab.
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Self-guided online therapy for patients with anxiety disorders
This study tests whether a self-guided online therapy program can help people with anxiety feel better while they wait for in-person therapy.
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Optimizing blood flow in patients on veno-venous ECMO
This study is testing if adjusting blood flow during ECMO treatment can help patients with severe breathing problems get better oxygen without needing as much blood flow.
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Evaluating CFTR function in cystic fibrosis patients treated with CFTR modulators
This study is testing how well CFTR modulators work for people with cystic fibrosis by looking at changes in their body functions and health over a year.
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Yoga-based group intervention for in-patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders
This study is testing if a yoga program can help in-patients with schizophrenia feel better when combined with their regular treatment.
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Finding routine data patterns that predict important anesthesia and ICU outcomes
This project will try to find patterns in Charité's electronic hospital records that predict outcomes for people who received anesthesia or intensive care since 2016.
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Registry of right heart interventions in Berlin
This study looks at how well different treatments for right heart valve problems, like the TriClip and Cardioband, help patients feel better and avoid hospital visits.
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Preventing postoperative delirium in older patients
This study is trying to see if new care methods can help prevent confusion after surgery in older patients.
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Improving treatment for high-risk childhood relapsed leukemia
This study is testing a new treatment plan that combines a drug called bortezomib with standard therapies to see if it can help children and teens with high-risk relapsed leukemia do better and live longer.
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Investigating immune and placental cell interactions in pregnancy complications
This study looks at how immune cells and placental cells work together during pregnancy to see if they play a role in complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
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Evaluation of cognitive dysfunction after surgery
This study looks at how surgery might affect thinking and memory in patients by comparing their cognitive performance before and after the operation to those who didn't have surgery.
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Understanding osteoporosis caused by glucocorticoids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases or psoriasis
This study is trying to gather information on osteoporosis caused by glucocorticoid treatment in people with chronic inflammatory diseases or psoriasis to better understand and manage this condition.
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Observational cohort for early spondyloarthritis in Germany
This study is tracking patients with early spondyloarthritis in Germany to see how the disease progresses and affects their quality of life over time.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany are recruiting right now?
88, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 28 countries. The most sites are in Germany (82 trials), Austria (4 trials), Czechia (4 trials), Israel (4 trials), Belgium (3 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 3, Phase 2: 3, Phase 4: 2, Phase 1/2: 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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