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Clinical trials and research at Medical University of Vienna
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 121 clinical trials run by Medical University of Vienna that are recruiting, at sites in 17 countries (most in Austria (121), Germany (5), Spain (4)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (9), Phase 4 (8), Phase 1/2 (1), Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 121Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 17Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (121)
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Steatotic Liver Disease in Austria: A Long-Term Registry and Biobank
This registry will follow adults with suspected or confirmed steatotic liver disease in Austria to learn about how the disease progresses and which non-invasive tests best predict outcomes.
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Kidney fibrosis imaging with Ga-68 FAPI PET/CT in CKD
This study tests whether a Ga-68 FAPI PET/CT scan can reflect how much fibrosis is in the kidneys of people with chronic kidney disease.
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Myo-Inositol for Glycemic Control in Gestational Diabetes
This study tests whether taking myo-inositol with folic acid can improve blood sugar control and reduce inflammation in pregnant people with gestational diabetes.
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BAL balance: ARDS through lung lavage and imaging to find different ARDS types
This study tests how bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and chest CT imaging can reveal different ARDS subtypes in adults with ARDS or severe pneumonia in the ICU.
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Does a CDT level at ICU admission predict short-term outcomes in critically ill adults?
This study tests whether high carbohydrate-deficient transferrin levels at ICU admission can predict worse short-term outcomes for adults with critical illness from emergency department admissions.
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Personalized Targeted Glioblastoma Therapies Guided by Ex Vivo Drug Screening
This trial tests whether using a patient’s own tumor cells to screen drugs can guide a personalized treatment plan for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma undergoing short-course radiotherapy.
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Optimizing Impella 5.5 Outcomes With Advanced Data Science
This study tests whether real-world data from Impella 5.5 patients with cardiogenic shock can help predict heart recovery and prevent complications, using advanced data science.
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Austrian PBC Registry
This registry follows adults with primary biliary cholangitis in Austrian centers to see how the disease develops over time and how biomarkers relate to complications and symptoms.
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Super-Early Neuroprognostication in eCPR Patients
This observational study tests whether rapid brain-status measurements taken early after ECMO initiation can help predict neurological outcomes in adults considered for eCPR.
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Measuring eye blood flow and retinal oxygen use in people with diabetes
We will test whether starting GLP‑1 or dual GIP/GLP‑1 drugs (semaglutide, liraglutide, tirzepatide) changes eye blood flow and retinal oxygen use in adults with diabetes.
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Percutaneous ear (auricular) vagus nerve stimulation plus standard rehabilitation for chronic back pain
This will try adding tiny electrical stimulation to the outer ear (pVNS) alongside standard rehabilitation to see if adults with chronic back pain have less pain and better function.
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Injection of mashed parathyroid tissue into the forearm during thyroid surgery to prevent long-term parathyroid failure
This trial will try injecting mashed parathyroid tissue into a forearm muscle during thyroid surgery to help adults avoid permanent low parathyroid function after their operation.
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Manual versus automated heart strain measurement during cardiac surgery
This test tries to see if fully automated strain analysis of transesophageal echocardiography can give reliable, fast measurements of left ventricular function for adults having cardiac surgery.
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Psilocybin to reduce loss of pleasure (anhedonia) in depression
This trial will test whether psilocybin, given alone or with a risperidone blockade, can reduce anhedonia and boost well‑being in adults with depression.
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Toric add-on lens to reduce astigmatism after corneal transplant and cataract surgery
This will try a toric add-on lens placed in the eye’s sulcus to reduce persistent high astigmatism in people who have had keratoplasty and cataract surgery.
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Does doing CPR affect how well you remember a patient's history?
This test compares trained medical professionals' memory for a prerecorded patient history when they perform two-person CPR with ventilations versus when they just listen without doing any task.
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Drug-coated balloon treatment during emergency angioplasty for STEMI
This registry will try using drug-coated balloons instead of stents during emergency PCI for people with ST-elevation heart attacks to see how the procedure and patient outcomes compare.
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BeFlared versus VBX as bridging stents for fenestrated endovascular aortic repair
This compares the BeFlared and VBX stent grafts as bridging devices for adults having fenestrated endovascular aortic repair to see which gives shorter device time and more stable target vessels.
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Early post-op blood biomarkers and the risk of delirium after major surgery
We will test whether blood levels of S100B, NSE, IL-6, and Copeptin measured within two hours after surgery can help predict delirium in people 65 and older having major non-cardiac, non-intracranial, non-vascular elective surgery.
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Tracking long-term health and family effects after intensive care in the DACH region
This project will try to follow adults who spent more than 72 hours in the ICU and their families to see which factors lead to lasting physical, cognitive, or mental health problems.
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BT200 (Rondaptivon Pegol) for people with type 2B von Willebrand disease and low platelets
This trial will test whether BT200 (Rondaptivon Pegol) can raise von Willebrand factor, platelet count, and factor VIII and reduce bleeding in adults with type 2B VWD who have low platelets.
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Heart muscle blood flow changes after optimal treatment in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
This study will test whether changes in walking distance over six minutes match changes in heart muscle blood flow in adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy on optimal medical therapy.
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Pain sensitivity during gender‑affirming hormone therapy
This project will see if starting gender‑affirming hormones changes pain and perception thresholds in transgender adults beginning cross‑sex hormone therapy.
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Clofarabine treatment for advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma
This study will test whether clofarabine is safe and can shrink tumors in adults with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have already received or declined standard treatment.
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DETACT — Dupilumab in severe eosinophilic asthma
This project will try dupilumab in adults with severe Type 2 (eosinophilic) asthma to see if it reduces mucus plugging and changes airway cells, microbes, and metabolites.
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Gemcitabine chemoablation for low-grade bladder cancer
This study will try weekly bladder instillations of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine to remove or control small, low-grade (Ta) bladder tumors in adults.
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Predicting heart transplant outcomes using donor heart biopsies
This study is testing if looking at tissue samples from donor hearts can help predict how well the transplanted hearts will work and if they'll be rejected by the recipient's body.
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Using Torque Teno Virus levels to predict treatment response in lung cancer patients
This study is testing if measuring Torque Teno Virus levels in the blood can help predict how well lung cancer patients respond to a specific type of treatment.
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Finding the right amount of early rehabilitation for ICU patients
This project will collect routine ICU data from adults to see if different amounts and types of early rehabilitation lead to better physical function and quality of life.
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Using virtual reality and neurostimulation to help stroke recovery
This study is testing if using virtual reality and a special electrical stimulation can help stroke patients recover better by improving their movement and feeling.
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Understanding Atrioventricular Regurgitation in ATTR Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
This study is trying to understand how common certain heart valve problems are in people with ATTR amyloid cardiomyopathy and create better ways to measure their severity.
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Psychoeducational program for children with rare diseases
This study is testing a new educational program to see if it helps children with rare diseases understand their condition better and feel happier.
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Investigating dopamine changes in healthy and depressed individuals
This study is testing how two different antidepressants affect dopamine levels in the brains of people with depression compared to healthy individuals to better understand how depression works.
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Understanding Post-Intensive Care Syndrome in ICU patients
This study looks at how surviving an ICU stay affects the physical and mental health of adult patients over time and tries to find links to specific biological markers.
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Examining amino acid loss in patients undergoing kidney treatment
This study looks at how much amino acid is lost in patients receiving kidney treatment in the ICU compared to those who aren't, to help improve nutrition for people with kidney problems.
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Optimizing methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients
This study is testing whether giving methotrexate as a pill or an injection helps people with active rheumatoid arthritis feel better and respond to treatment more effectively.
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Investigating how age affects retinal oxygen extraction in healthy individuals
This study is testing how age affects the way healthy people's eyes use oxygen and looks at changes in eye blood flow and oxygen levels when breathing pure oxygen.
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Vaccination against RSV in patients with weakened immune systems
This study tests if giving two doses of the RSV vaccine to patients with weakened immune systems helps them better fight off RSV infections compared to the standard one dose given to healthy older adults.
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Monitoring blood flow and response to fluids in patients on ECMO
This study is testing different ways to monitor blood flow and heart function in adults receiving VA ECMO treatment to see which methods work best for their care.
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Testing monitoring methods for patients on ECMO support
This study is testing different ways to monitor heart function and fluid levels in patients on ECMO support for severe breathing problems to see which methods work best.
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Daily oral Lactobacillus to reduce overactive bladder symptoms
This trial will see if taking an oral Lactobacillus supplement twice daily for six months reduces urgency, frequency, or leakage in adult women with overactive bladder.
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Personalized treatment for glioblastoma using patient-derived drug screening
This study is testing if creating personalized treatment plans using patients' own cancer cells can help people with glioblastoma get better results than standard treatment alone.
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MetAGE: deep phenotyping of how metabolism affects aging and disease
This project will test blood-based aging biomarkers in adults of different ages and weights to see if metabolic differences relate to aging and cardiometabolic disease.
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Comparing blood thinners for patients on ECMO support
This study is testing whether two different blood thinners, argatroban and enoxaparin, can work as well as the usual treatment, heparin, for patients on ECMO support.
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Observational study on liver transplantation using hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion
This study looks at how well a new method of preserving livers with a special machine helps patients who are getting liver transplants at the Medical University of Vienna.
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Investigating the effects of Dupilumab on nasal barrier function in chronic rhinosinusitis patients
This study is testing if the medication Dupilumab can improve the nasal barrier function in people with chronic rhinosinusitis, especially those with nasal polyps.
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Examining the link between anti-factor Xa activity and blood clots in critically ill patients
This study looks at how a specific blood-thinning activity relates to blood clots in critically ill patients in the ICU to see if it affects their health and recovery.
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Monitoring age-related macular degeneration using artificial intelligence
This study is testing if using artificial intelligence with advanced imaging can help track how early and intermediate age-related macular degeneration progresses in people aged 55-99 over two years.
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Monitoring progression of non-foveal age-related macular degeneration using artificial intelligence
This study is testing how well artificial intelligence can help track the progression of a specific type of age-related macular degeneration in patients over two years.
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Using video interpreting to improve communication in emergency medicine
This study is testing whether using video interpreting on a tablet can help emergency doctors communicate better with patients who speak different languages.
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Effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy on heart and metabolic health
This study is trying to see how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects heart health, metabolism, and mental well-being in transgender people over several years.
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Using radioligand therapy before surgery for prostate cancer with limited metastases
This study is testing if a special type of radiation treatment before surgery can help men with prostate cancer that has spread a little, to see if it improves their health outcomes.
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Evaluating changes in facial structure during maxillary expansion with a specialized appliance
This study is testing how a special orthodontic appliance can change the shape of the face in young people aged 12 to 26 during treatment for teeth alignment.
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Using predictive analytics to improve emergency medicine for neurological deficits
This study is testing if using smart computer models can help doctors in emergency rooms better predict and manage neurological problems in patients.
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Effects of hormone treatment on heart and liver health in transgender individuals
This study tests how hormone treatment affects heart and liver health in transgender individuals by looking at changes before and after six months of therapy.
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How stress changes the brain's energy use and connectivity
This study will test whether acute and repeated stress change how the brain uses glucose and alters directional connectivity in healthy adults aged 18 to 40.
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Treatment for recurrent prostate cancer using PSMA radioligand therapy
This study is testing a new treatment for men with recurrent prostate cancer to see if a special therapy can help slow down the disease after their PSA levels have risen.
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Using Transcranial Pulse Stimulation to treat Post-COVID-19 symptoms
This study is testing if a new brain stimulation treatment can help people with lingering neurological symptoms after COVID-19, like fatigue and memory issues.
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Using INTELLiVENT for ventilation after cardiac surgery
This study is testing whether a new breathing support method called INTELLiVENT can help patients recover better after heart surgery compared to traditional breathing methods.
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Registry and biobank for resistant nephrotic syndrome treatment responses
This study is collecting information from patients with resistant nephrotic syndrome to see how different treatments work and to help find better options for the future.
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Evaluating extracorporeal photopheresis for subclinical lung transplant rejection
This study is testing if a light-based treatment called extracorporeal photopheresis can help lung transplant patients who have early signs of rejection feel better and improve their health.
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Comparing two surgical methods for fixing intraocular lenses without capsular support
This study is testing two different surgical methods to see which one works better for fixing eye lenses in patients who don't have the usual support from the eye's capsule.
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Evaluating hemodiafiltration for improving marginal donor lungs during ex vivo lung perfusion
This study is testing if a new method called hemodiafiltration can help improve the condition of certain donor lungs during a special treatment process to make them better for transplantation.
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Edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for ATTR-CM with mitral regurgitation
This trial tests whether adding transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair helps patients with ATTR-associated cardiomyopathy and significant mitral regurgitation compared with standard medical therapy alone.
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Comparing two methods for lens implantation in cataract surgery for patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome
This study is testing two different ways to implant lenses during cataract surgery to see which method works better for people with pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
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Buddy taping versus forearm cast and finger splint for fifth metacarpal neck (Boxer's) fractures
This study will try buddy taping with an elastic bandage versus a forearm cast and finger splint to see which helps adults with Boxer's fractures get back better hand function.
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Vaccination for patients without a spleen
This study is testing if the meningococcal B vaccine is safe and effective for people who don’t have a spleen compared to healthy individuals.
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Lucerne cast versus forearm cast with finger splint for proximal phalanx fractures.
This trial tests whether the Lucerne cast gives better finger function than a forearm cast with a finger splint in adults with a proximal phalanx fracture.
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Comparing Desflurane, Sevoflurane, and Propofol for Preventing Delirium After Surgery
This study is testing whether using desflurane instead of sevoflurane or propofol during surgery can help older patients avoid confusion and delirium afterwards.
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Tele-rehabilitation versus paper-based aftercare for neurologic disorders
This study tests if a new online rehabilitation program can help people recovering from neurologic disorders become more independent in daily activities compared to traditional paper-based aftercare.
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Treatment for relapsed mantle cell lymphoma using a combination of drugs
This study is testing a new combination of drugs to see if it can help people with relapsed mantle cell lymphoma who haven't had success with other treatments.
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Comparison of different intraocular lenses for cataract surgery
This study is testing how well different types of lenses used in cataract surgery can improve vision for people getting their cataracts removed.
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Registry for patients with T1 urinary bladder cancer
This study is creating a registry for people with T1 urinary bladder cancer to help doctors better understand and manage their condition.
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Predicting survival in pancreatic cancer using the HELPP score
This study is testing a new scoring system called the HELPP score to see if it can better predict survival and recurrence for patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer before they have surgery.
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Register for patients with uveal melanoma
This study is creating a detailed record of patients with uveal melanoma treated at the Medical University of Vienna to better understand the disease and improve care for those affected.
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Radiotherapy for arthritis in the jaw joint
This study is testing if using radiotherapy on the jaw joint can help relieve pain and reduce side effects for people with arthritis in that area.
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Investigating blood product use in liver cirrhosis patients
This study tests if giving less blood and clotting products to patients with liver cirrhosis before minor procedures is safe and helpful compared to giving more.
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Measuring retinal blood flow in patients previously infected with COVID-19
This study is testing how COVID-19 might affect blood flow and nerve function in the eyes of people who have had the virus, including those with long COVID, compared to healthy individuals.
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Glucose Consumption During Deep Brain Stimulation With Functional [18F]FDG-Brain-PET in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study is testing how the brain uses sugar during deep brain stimulation to see if it helps people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Using ketamine to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
This study is testing if low-dose ketamine can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel better by comparing it to another treatment.
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Comparing bone formation after sinus floor elevation with and without perforation
This study is testing whether making a small hole in the sinus floor during a bone graft procedure helps patients grow more bone compared to just using the graft material alone.
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Assessing quality of life in periodontitis patients during supportive therapy
This study looks at how supportive therapy affects the quality of life for people with gum disease over a period of up to 10 years.
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Observing HIV infection risks among high-risk individuals in Vienna
This study looks at the risk factors for new HIV infections among HIV-negative men who have sex with men and transgender individuals in Vienna to better understand how the virus spreads in these groups.
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Using haemoadsorption during heart transplantation
This study is testing if using a treatment called haemoadsorption during heart transplantation can help reduce inflammation and improve recovery outcomes for patients in the days following their surgery.
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Collecting patient experiences in radiation oncology
This study is trying to create a tool that collects feedback from cancer patients about the side effects they experience during and after radiation treatment to improve their care.
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Impact of preoperative anxiety on opioid use after ENT surgery
This study is trying to see if feeling anxious before ENT surgery affects how much pain medication people need afterward.
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Using artificial intelligence to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration
This study is testing if using artificial intelligence can help doctors find better ways to treat people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration while making the treatment process easier for patients.
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Surgical fixation for hip fractures in patients on blood thinners
This study is testing if fixing hip fractures quickly in patients on blood thinners can reduce blood loss and improve survival rates compared to those who have surgery later.
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Investigating Inflammatory Patterns in Asthma and Nasal Polyps
This study is trying to see how asthma and nasal polyps are connected by looking at patients with both conditions to better understand their inflammation patterns.
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Prone positioning for infants with severe respiratory distress
This study is testing if putting infants with severe breathing problems on their stomachs helps them breathe better after receiving treatment.
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Comparing lung imaging techniques in infants
This study is testing different lung imaging methods in infants to see which one best helps doctors understand lung problems like collapse or over-inflation.
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Noninvasive monitoring of heart function in patients with LVADs
This study is testing new ways to monitor heart function in people with a HeartMate 3 LVAD to see if they can get better information than the usual methods like echocardiograms and ECGs.
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Understanding how CGRP affects autonomic function in migraine patients
This study is trying to see how a migraine treatment affects the nervous system in people with migraines, both during attacks and when they're feeling fine.
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Outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation for patients after pulmonary embolism
This study is testing whether a 6-week outpatient rehabilitation program can help people recover better and feel healthier after experiencing a pulmonary embolism.
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Monitoring carbon dioxide levels in patients on VA-ECMO
This study tests if a new way of measuring carbon dioxide levels on the skin can give better results than regular blood tests for patients on VA-ECMO.
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Comparing the effects of different anesthesia types on pupil response after surgery
This study is testing whether different types of anesthesia affect how well your pupils respond after ENT surgery.
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Measuring retinal photoreceptor response to light stimulation
This study is testing a new way to measure how light affects the eye's photoreceptors in healthy people and those with glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration to see if it can help track eye health.
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Exploring blood flow and nerve health in glaucoma patients and healthy individuals
This study is trying to see how blood flow affects nerve health in people with glaucoma compared to healthy individuals to find ways to protect vision.
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Testosterone Undecanoate's effects on liver fat in overweight men with diabetes
This study is testing if a testosterone treatment can help reduce liver fat in overweight men with type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels.
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Measuring retinal blood flow using advanced imaging techniques
This study is testing a new imaging technique to see if it can reliably measure blood flow in the eyes of healthy people.
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Using cold exposure to activate brown fat and reduce liver fat
This study tests if exposing overweight and obese people with fatty liver disease to cold can help activate their brown fat and reduce fat in their liver.
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Evaluation of different intraocular lenses for cataract surgery
This study is testing different types of lenses used in cataract surgery to see which one helps people with astigmatism see better after their operation.
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Using eABR to improve hearing outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery
This study is testing if measuring brain responses during vestibular schwannoma surgery can help predict how well patients will hear after getting cochlear implants.
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Cochlear implantation after gamma knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma
This study is testing if cochlear implants can help people who have hearing loss after treatment for vestibular schwannoma with gamma knife radiosurgery.
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Advanced treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer using image-guided techniques
This study is testing a new way to treat locally advanced cervical cancer using advanced imaging techniques to improve tumor control and reduce side effects for patients.
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Measuring blood flow and oxygen levels in the retina of diabetic and healthy individuals
This study is testing how diabetes affects blood flow and oxygen levels in the eyes compared to healthy people to better understand potential complications.
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Investigating genetic factors in different types of glaucoma
This study is trying to find out if certain genes are linked to different types of glaucoma by looking at blood samples from patients with these conditions and healthy people.
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Registry for patients with portal hypertension undergoing TIPS
This study is looking at patients with serious liver disease who have had a specific procedure called TIPS to see how they do afterwards and if certain markers can help predict any problems.
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Assessing eye changes in patients with multiple sclerosis
This study is testing how changes in the eyes of people with multiple sclerosis relate to their condition, using advanced imaging techniques to see if these changes can help us understand the disease better.
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Registry for Atrial Fibrillation Patients in Vienna's Emergency Department
This study is setting up a registry to help doctors better treat older patients with atrial fibrillation who come to the emergency department in Vienna.
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Observational study on advanced chronic liver diseases in Vienna
This study looks at patients with advanced chronic liver diseases in Vienna to see how their condition affects blood pressure in the liver and to collect samples for future research.
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Evaluating surgery for high-risk prostate cancer
This study is testing if surgery can help men with very high-risk prostate cancer do better than with standard treatments.
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Preventing heart events in diabetic patients using specific medications
This study tests whether high doses of certain heart medications can help prevent heart problems in people with Type 2 diabetes who don’t already have heart disease.
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Switching from ranibizumab to aflibercept for eye conditions
This study is testing if switching patients with certain eye conditions from one medication to another can help improve their vision.
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Using platelet rich fibrin with antibiotics to treat chronic skin ulcers
This study is testing whether using platelet rich fibrin with or without antibiotics can help people with chronic skin ulcers heal better than standard treatments.
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Assessing tear film thickness in healthy individuals and those with dry eye syndrome
This study is testing a new way to measure tear film thickness in both healthy people and those with dry eye syndrome to see if it can help improve how we diagnose and treat the condition.
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New treatments for esophageal achalasia
This study is testing four different treatment options for esophageal achalasia to see which one helps patients feel better, especially those who haven't had success with other treatments.
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A modified technique for sinus floor elevation in patients with limited bone height
This study tests a new, less invasive surgery for people with low bone height to see if it can create enough space for dental implants while also making the experience less stressful for patients.
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Creating a bank of tumor tissue samples for research
This study is creating a collection of tumor tissue samples from cancer patients and healthy individuals to help researchers find better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
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Creating a tumor bank for blood samples from cancer patients and healthy controls
This study is collecting blood samples from cancer patients and healthy people to help researchers find better ways to diagnose and treat cancer.
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New treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors
This study is testing a new treatment combining an intravenous drug with five oral medications to see if it can help children with recurring brain tumors live longer and feel better.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Medical University of Vienna are recruiting right now?
121, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was 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 17 countries. The most sites are in Austria (121 trials), Germany (5 trials), Spain (4 trials), France (4 trials), Italy (4 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 9, Phase 4: 8, Phase 1/2: 1, Phase 1: 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
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.