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Clinical trials and research at Medical University of Graz
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 60 clinical trials run by Medical University of Graz that are recruiting, at sites in 14 countries (most in Austria (60), Germany (2), Spain (2)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (1), Phase 3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 60Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 14Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (60)
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Bioresorbable Magnesium Screws for Ankle Syndesmotic Injuries: A First Look
This pilot study tests whether a bioresorbable magnesium screw can safely fix ankle syndesmotic injuries in adults with isolated injuries or small fracture patterns.
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Agreement between non-invasive cuff and arterial line BP during anesthesia induction
This study tests whether blood pressure readings from an automated upper-arm cuff align with continuous arterial line measurements in high-risk patients starting general anesthesia.
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Point-of-Care Test for Early Infection Signs in Preterm Babies
This pilot observational study will see if a rapid point-of-care blood test can help detect early signs of infection in preterm infants and compare its results with standard lab tests.
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Continuous body-temperature monitoring of preterm babies after birth using a wireless adhesive thermometer
This study tests whether a wireless, adhesive thermometer can continuously monitor temperature in preterm neonates during the first 15 minutes after birth.
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Continuous skin temperature monitoring in newborns during therapeutic hypothermia
This study tests whether a wireless adhesive thermometer can safely and accurately monitor temperature in term and near-term newborns receiving therapeutic cooling.
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Transfusion-Related Changes in Oxidative Stress Markers in Newborns
This study tests whether red blood cell transfusions and oxygen therapy affect oxidative stress markers in newborns, especially extremely preterm babies.
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Stability of blood clotting products in ambulances under real-world conditions
This study checks whether fibrinogen concentrates and Octaplas plasma stay stable when stored in real EMS ambulances in Graz, Austria.
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Urinary microbiome as a biomarker for melanoma diagnosis and treatment response
This study tests whether bacteria in urine can help diagnose melanoma and predict how well patients will respond to systemic therapy.
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Clear, empathetic diagnosis guidance for people with functional neurological movement disorders
This study tests whether a structured, empathetic explanation of the diagnosis helps patients with functional neurological movement disorders understand their condition and feel more satisfied with care.
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Origins, features, and effects of preeclampsia on mother and baby
This project will follow pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia through late pregnancy, delivery, and early postpartum to collect clinical data and biological samples to see how preeclampsia affects mothers and their babies.
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Collagen fingerprinting to stratify pulmonary hypertension in chronic lung disease
This project tests whether fragments of non-classical collagens in blood and lung tissue can help detect and sort pulmonary hypertension in people with COPD or pulmonary fibrosis.
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Liquid biopsy in cartilaginous bone tumors to help diagnose and monitor chondrosarcoma
Researchers are testing a non-invasive blood test to see if it can help diagnose, predict prognosis, and detect early recurrence of chondrosarcoma and related cartilaginous tumors.
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Vessel recoil after below-the-knee revascularization in high-risk CLTI patients
This study tests how much vessels recoil after a final endovascular treatment in adults with chronic limb-threatening ischemia affecting below-the-knee arteries.
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Gestational diabetes and health outcomes for mothers and babies
This project will follow pregnant women with gestational diabetes to see how the condition affects mothers and their babies during pregnancy, delivery, and early postpartum.
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Customized donor bone block versus your own bone for rebuilding the jaw ridge
This study tests whether customized donor (allogeneic) bone blocks work as well as bone taken from your own body to rebuild the jaw ridge for adults who need dental implants.
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccine before immune therapy for liver cancer
This study looks at whether getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within a few months before starting immune checkpoint therapy helps liver cancer patients respond better to treatment.
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Exercise training and the immune response in lung cancer
This study tests whether a 12-week moderate or high-intensity exercise program can change the immune markers in people with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer who are receiving standard care.
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Duration of surfactant administration: 1 minute vs 5 minutes in very preterm babies
This trial tests whether giving surfactant over 1 minute or 5 minutes during the LISA procedure helps stabilize cerebral and overall oxygen levels in extremely preterm infants.
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POP-Score: A simple, non-invasive test to see if newborns might have early infection
This study tests whether the POP-Score, a non-invasive measure using NIRS and routine vitals, can predict elevated CRP in term and near-term neonates within 48 hours of birth.
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Boswellia serrata for pain sensitivity and pain modulation in healthy adults
Researchers will test whether Boswellia serrata extract can reduce pain sensitivity and change how the body modulates pain in healthy adults.
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Pulmonary vascular phenotype in adults with COPD.
This registry collects right-heart catheterization and clinical data from adults with COPD to better understand pulmonary hypertension in this group.
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Observational study on pregnancy and future health outcomes
This study looks at how conditions like obesity and gestational diabetes during pregnancy affect the health of both mothers and their babies now and in the future.
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Investigating the effects of Griffonia simplicifolia on pain and sensitization in healthy volunteers
This study is testing if a natural supplement called Griffonia simplicifolia can help reduce pain and sensitivity in healthy people.
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Empiric prehospital transfusion bundle for traumatic haemorrhagic shock
We will try giving fibrinogen, plasma, and tranexamic acid before hospital arrival to adults with suspected life‑threatening bleeding from trauma to see if outcomes and safety change.
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Comparing two microinvasive glaucoma surgeries with cataract surgery
This study tests which of two new glaucoma surgeries, MINIject or Hydrus, works better when done with cataract surgery for people with chronic glaucoma.
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Untreated or Unknown HBV, HDV, and HCV in South-East Austria: See if People Need Care
This study looks at past test results to see how many people in South-East Austria have hepatitis B, hepatitis D coinfection, or hepatitis C that hasn’t been treated yet or isn’t known, and then invites them for care.
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Investigating the role of infections and inflammation in fertility
This study is trying to see if infections and inflammation affect pregnancy success for people undergoing IVF.
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Immediate skin-to-skin care for preterm infants after birth
This study tests if giving preterm babies skin-to-skin contact with their mothers right after birth helps improve their health and development compared to waiting 24 hours.
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Biobanking study for sarcopenia in Austria
This study is trying to collect health information and samples from people with liver cirrhosis and chronic inflammatory bowel disease in Austria to better understand and research sarcopenia.
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Using a special tourniquet for severe abdominal bleeding in trauma patients
This study is testing a special tourniquet to see if it can help trauma patients with severe abdominal bleeding in emergency situations.
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Stereotactic radiotherapy for treating ventricular arrhythmia
This study is testing a new type of radiation treatment to see if it can help people with ventricular tachycardia who haven't found relief from regular treatments.
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Improving quality of life for patients undergoing urological surgery
This study is testing whether using personalized questionnaires can help improve the quality of life and recovery for patients having urological surgery.
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Virtual reality hand displays to change tremor in functional movement disorder
This study tests whether changing how virtual hands are shown during a VR motor task can improve hand movement and reduce tremor in people with functional tremor compared with essential tremor patients and healthy volunteers.
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Registry for patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Austria
This study is gathering information from patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Austria to see how their symptoms and genetics can help improve understanding and treatment of the condition.
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Database for patients with urethral stricture undergoing surgery
This study is trying to gather information from patients with urethral stricture who are having surgery to see how well different surgical methods work and how they affect quality of life.
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Robotic assistance for endoscopic neurosurgery
This study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform brain surgeries more accurately and safely by guiding them in real time during procedures like removing pituitary tumors.
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Using a robotic device for precise tumor biopsies during brain surgery
This study tests whether using a robotic device can help doctors take more accurate tissue samples from brain tumors during surgery to improve treatment outcomes.
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Observational study on functional neurological disorders in movement disorder patients
This study looks at how common functional neurological disorders are in patients with movement disorders to see how they differ from those with non-functional movement issues.
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Monitoring brain activity in newborns using near-infrared technology
This study is testing a new way to monitor brain activity in newborns using special light technology to see how they are doing during their important transition from fetus to baby.
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Investigating how gut bacteria affect diarrhea from cancer treatment
This study is trying to see how the bacteria in the gut affect diarrhea in patients with liver cancer who are being treated with specific cancer drugs.
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Comparing isolated ultrafiltration to conventional hemodialysis in kidney disease patients
This study is testing if a new method called isolated ultrafiltration can help people with end-stage kidney disease have a better experience during dialysis compared to the usual method.
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Registry to evaluate treatment patterns and outcomes in advanced pancreatic cancer patients
This study looks at how well current chemotherapy treatments work and what side effects they cause in adults with advanced pancreatic cancer in Austria.
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Effects of Aronia Juice on Immune System and Depression
This study is testing whether drinking aronia juice can boost the immune system and help people with depression feel better.
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Using Nanopore Sequencing to Identify Pathogens in Eye Infections
This study is testing whether a new device can quickly identify germs causing eye infections in patients undergoing surgery, to see if it works better than the usual methods.
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Investigating the microbiome and HPV status in couples facing fertility issues
This study is looking at how the bacteria in the body and HPV might affect couples trying to get pregnant, while also testing if probiotics can improve sperm quality in men with fertility issues.
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Registry for diabetes and obesity biomarker research
This study is trying to find new markers in blood and urine that can help doctors better understand the risk of heart problems in people with diabetes and obesity.
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Reperfusion injury after mechanical thrombectomy for stroke
This project tests whether bedside transcranial Duplex sonography together with MRI and blood markers can find patients at higher risk of brain bleeding or swelling after mechanical thrombectomy for large-vessel ischemic stroke.
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Measuring oxygen extraction in newborns with and without infections
This study is trying to see if measuring oxygen levels in the blood can show differences between newborns with infections and those without, to help understand their breathing problems better.
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Creating a database for patients at risk of interstitial lung disease
This study is trying to create a database to help track and monitor patients at risk for interstitial lung disease so they can catch it early and manage it better.
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Evaluating a new method to identify vespid venom allergy risks
This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can help identify people at risk for severe allergic reactions to wasp and hornet stings without having to actually sting them.
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Managing blood clotting in patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing TIPS
This study is testing a new way to manage blood clotting in patients with liver cirrhosis who are having a TIPS procedure to see if it can help reduce complications and improve their health.
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Understanding why some patients don't respond to bee venom allergy treatment
This study looks at why some people with bee venom allergies don't get better with treatment and tries to find out if certain allergens make the treatment less effective.
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Anxiety, stress and pain after a heart attack
This project tests how common anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic stress symptoms are in people who have just had a heart attack.
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Investigating pulmonary blood flow during exercise
This study is testing how blood flow in the lungs during exercise affects the health and outcomes of people with lung circulation problems.
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Fecal microbiota transplantation for treating gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease
This study is testing whether a treatment using healthy donor stool can help patients with gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease feel better after their stem cell transplant.
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Registry documenting left atrial appendage closure procedures in Austria
This study is collecting information on patients with atrial fibrillation in Austria who have had a left atrial appendage closure procedure because they can't take blood thinners, to see how safe and effective the treatment is.
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Database for predicting atrial fibrillation in patients with pacemakers and ICDs
This study is trying to see if data from patients with pacemakers or defibrillators can help predict the chances of them developing atrial fibrillation over six months.
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Investigating the gut microbiome's role in muscle loss in liver cirrhosis patients
This study is testing how changes in gut bacteria affect muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis and whether improving nutrition can help.
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Evaluating normal cardiac MRI values and protocols without contrast
This study is testing different ways to take heart MRI pictures without using contrast to see what works best for healthy people.
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Database for collecting clinical data on pulmonary hypertension
This study is collecting health information and blood samples from people with pulmonary hypertension to better understand the condition and how to treat it.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Medical University of Graz are recruiting right now?
60, 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 14 countries. The most sites are in Austria (60 trials), Germany (2 trials), Spain (2 trials), Switzerland (2 trials), United Kingdom (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1, 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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