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Clinical trials and research at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

• 30Clinical trials
• 3New in 30 days
• 7Countries

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All recruiting trials (30)

• Immersive VR for improving upper limb function in critically ill ICU patients

  This trial tests whether fully immersive virtual reality training added to standard ICU rehabilitation can help improve upper limb strength and coordination in adults with ICU-acquired weakness.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07901855

• Pain management plan implementation for major open abdominal surgeries

  This trial tests an opioid-epidural pain management approach to see if it improves post-surgical pain control for adults undergoing open abdominal procedures like colectomy, hepatectomy, and nephrectomy.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Athens · NCT07901582

• Distractions in the Operating Room and How They Relate to Surgeon Workload and Teamwork

  This study observes adults having colorectal or anal surgery to see how distractions and team dynamics relate to surgeon workload, anxiety, and intraoperative problems.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07874412

• Esmolol vs Dexmedetomidine for opioid-sparing in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery

  This study tests whether low-dose esmolol or dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, reduces opioid use and improves pain control after laparoscopic hysterectomy compared with placebo.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07846722

• Innovative blood tests for ovarian cancer detection

  This study tests several blood-based ovarian cancer tests to see if they can distinguish women with ovarian cancer from those without it.

  Recruiting at 6 sites National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Prague and 6 other locations · NCT07693894

• Genetic predictors of weight loss with GLP-1/GIP therapies in obesity

  This study tests whether a genetic risk score and specific obesity-related SNPs can predict how much weight adults with obesity will lose on semaglutide or tirzepatide.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07653412

• Anifrolumab for adults with primary antiphospholipid syndrome

  This phase II pilot tests whether weekly subcutaneous anifrolumab is safe and tolerable in adults with primary antiphospholipid syndrome while they continue their standard care.

  Recruiting Phase 2 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Greece · NCT07584083

• Long-axis femoral artery block to reduce tourniquet pain and hypertension in below-knee fracture surgery

  This trial tests whether a long-axis ultrasound-guided femoral artery block can lessen tourniquet-induced hypertension and pain in adults having below-the-knee fracture surgery.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07548567

• Recurrence and Patient-Reported Outcomes after Anal Fistula Surgery

  This observational project will see if different surgical treatments for perianal fistulas lead to better healing, continence, and quality of life for adults having definitive fistula surgery.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07477496

• Lidocaine and Ketamine for opioid-refractory cancer pain

  This randomized, double-blind, cross-over study tests whether two weekly infusions of lidocaine and low-dose ketamine reduce pain more than an active placebo in adults with cancer-related pain not controlled by opioids.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07408193

• Suture mucopexy plus laser treatment for moderate-to-severe hemorrhoids

  This study will test whether adding a stitch-based mucosal lift to laser hemorrhoidoplasty reduces pain, bleeding, and prolapse in adults with moderate-to-severe (Grade II–IV) hemorrhoids.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07404774

• Treatment choices and outcomes for early luminal breast cancer patients eligible for EndoPredict testing

  This project will see how EndoPredict testing relates to treatment choices and long-term outcomes for adults with early ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.

  Recruiting at 13 sites National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens and 12 other locations · NCT07389408

• Using the ulnar artery when the same-arm radial artery is blocked for heart angiography or angioplasty

  This study will try using the ulnar artery in the same arm with a blocked radial artery to see if it's safe and how it affects hand strength, feeling, and everyday hand use in adults having coronary angiography or angioplasty.

  Recruiting at 2 sites National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens and 1 other locations · NCT07380399

• MDW blood test to predict complications and survival after hip fracture

  This will test whether a routine blood measure called Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) can help predict complications or death in people aged 65 and older who have a low-energy hip fracture.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Kifissia, Attica · NCT07350785

• Sevoflurane versus desflurane for lung protection during robotic abdominal surgery

  This trial will test whether sevoflurane or desflurane better preserves lung mechanics in adults having elective robotic-assisted abdominal surgery with protective mechanical ventilation.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07304479

• Using HPI and AFM to prevent low blood pressure during general anesthesia

  This trial will test whether the Hypotension Prediction Index together with Assisted Fluid Management can reduce how often and how long adults experience low blood pressure during surgery under general anesthesia.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07301307

• Dextrose prolotherapy injected into acupuncture points for chronic non-specific low back pain

  This trial will test whether injections of 15% dextrose with 1% lidocaine into acupuncture points help people with chronic non-specific low back pain more than injections of 1% lidocaine alone.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07296653

• Perineural prolotherapy for chronic knee osteoarthritis pain

  This trial will test whether adding 5% dextrose to perineural injections reduces pain in adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07245121

• Tirzepatide versus liraglutide effects on bone and body composition in severe obesity.

  This study will test whether tirzepatide or liraglutide lead to different changes in bone health and body composition in adults aged 30–65 with severe obesity (BMI ≥40).

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT07094568

• Comparing five non-surgical gum treatments to lower systemic inflammation

  This trial tests five different non-surgical periodontal treatments to see if they lower blood inflammation markers in adults with stage III or IV periodontitis.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT07077122

• Local anesthesia thoracoscopy for diagnosing pleural effusion

  This study tests if using local anesthesia during a thoracoscopy can help diagnose suspected cancer-related fluid buildup in the chest faster and more comfortably than standard tests.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Attica · NCT06946498

• Evaluating a new insulin delivery system for children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes

  This study is testing a new insulin delivery system to see if it helps children and teens with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better than traditional methods.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT06919029

• Vagus nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain relief

  This study is testing whether a device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Greece · NCT06912334

• Using extra oxygen to prevent infections in obese women with gynecological cancer

  This study tests if giving extra oxygen after surgery can help prevent infections in obese women with gynecological cancer.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT06780813

• Evaluating radiofrequency ablation and stabilization for metastatic spine lesions

  This study is testing if a new treatment that combines radiofrequency ablation and stabilization can help people with certain types of spine tumors feel better by looking at changes in their lesions after treatment.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens, Athens · NCT06716294

• Using rapid atrial pacing to predict the need for pacemaker implantation after TAVI

  This study is testing if a quick heart pacing method can help doctors predict which patients will need a permanent pacemaker after getting a new heart valve.

  Recruiting at 2 sites National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Brussels and 1 other locations · NCT06189976

• Comparing two surgical methods for treating peri-implantitis

  This study is testing two different surgical methods to see which one works better for treating peri-implantitis in patients with dental implants.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT05899933

• Effects of beta blockers on patients undergoing TAVI for aortic valve stenosis

  This study is testing whether stopping or continuing beta-blocker medication helps adults undergoing heart valve surgery feel better and have fewer complications afterward.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Nicosia and 1 other locations · NCT05721170

• Supplementing mother's milk with donor milk for preterm infants

  This study is testing if adding donor milk to the mother's milk helps very low birth weight babies grow better and stay healthier.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens and 1 other locations · NCT05675397

• Using an implantable cardiac monitor to detect atrial fibrillation in stroke patients

  This study is testing whether an implantable heart monitor can help find atrial fibrillation in stroke patients to see if it can lead to better treatment and prevent future strokes.

  Recruiting National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Athens · NCT05494034

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens are recruiting right now?

30, as of November 12, 2026. 3 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 7 countries. The most sites are in Greece (30 trials), Belgium (1 trial), Czechia (1 trial), Lithuania (1 trial), Portugal (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Early Phase 1: 2, Phase 2: 1, Phase 4: 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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