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Clinical trials and research at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 30 clinical trials run by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile that are recruiting, at sites in 7 countries (most in Chile (30), Colombia (2), Argentina (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (2), Phase 4 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 30Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 7Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (30)
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Liver transplantation for colorectal cancer with liver metastases
This study follows adults with stage IV colorectal cancer whose disease is limited to the liver and who are getting a liver transplant as part of their cancer care to see how they fare over time.
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Aortic-Radial Blood Pressure Gradient in Young Children Undergoing Heart Surgery
This study tests whether arm blood pressure readings match heart-level readings in children under 3 after heart surgery with a bypass machine, to see if arm readings are reliable enough to guide care.
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Post-ICU Syndrome and Social Factors in Critical Illness Survivors
This study looks at how social factors affect people who survived a critical illness after being on a ventilator for at least 2 days.
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Incremental Instrumental Dead Space vs Capping Trial Before Removing a Tracheostomy
This study tests whether adding extra tubing to the ventilator circuit (without blocking the tube) helps decide when a patient is ready to breathe on their own after a tracheostomy better than the standard capping trial.
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Mediterranean Diet and Time-Restricted Feeding in Ulcerative Colitis in Remission
This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet, with or without an 8-hour eating window, helps gut health and quality of life in adults with ulcerative colitis in remission.
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Remote feedback vs. direct feedback for ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block training
This study tests whether remote asynchronous feedback can teach ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block skills as well as direct in-person feedback for medical students.
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Immersive virtual reality to reduce breathing effort during exercise in healthy adults
This study will test whether immersive virtual reality during a 6-minute moderate cycling session can reduce how hard breathing feels in healthy adults aged 18–40.
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PEEP levels and breathing effort during assisted mechanical ventilation
This trial tests whether changing PEEP levels can reduce excessive breathing effort in adults receiving assisted mechanical ventilation in the ICU.
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PIMUN to reduce low-oxygen episodes in preterm infants
We will test whether PIMUN, a soft garment that gives gentle pulsatile dorsal stimulation, can reduce low-oxygen (SpO2 <90%) episodes in preterm infants born at 24–34 weeks who have apnea of prematurity.
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Personalized modular psychotherapy for depression complicated by personality or trauma-related problems
This trial tests whether a personalized, algorithm-guided modular psychotherapy helps adults (18–65) in Chile with major depression plus personality dysfunction or early-life trauma more than usual individual therapy.
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Retention of vernix caseosa after birth to help prevent eczema in newborns
This study tests whether keeping the vernix on a newborn’s skin after birth can help prevent atopic dermatitis in infancy for healthy, full-term babies.
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Dexamethasone and Bupivacaine in a Shoulder Nerve Block: How It Affects Blood Levels
This study tests whether giving dexamethasone with a shoulder block affects the blood level of bupivacaine after a single injection.
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Retrolaminar block to reduce opioid use after lumbar fusion
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided retrolaminar block can cut opioid needs after lumbar fusion when paired with multimodal pain relief.
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Linoleic acid–rich oil versus blended oil for adults with insulin resistance
This trial will test whether taking a linoleic acid–rich oil daily for 8 weeks improves insulin resistance in adults who already have insulin resistance.
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AI-assisted analgesia copilot to guide remifentanil dosing during general anesthesia
This project will test an AI 'co-pilot' that monitors multiple physiological signals during general anesthesia to guide remifentanil dosing and reduce over- or under-dosing for adults having elective surgeries of 2–4 hours.
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Photosynthetic dermal matrix for healing full-thickness skin wounds
This trial tests whether adding oxygen-producing microalgae to dermal scaffolds helps adults with acute or chronic full-thickness wounds heal faster and with fewer infections.
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AI analysis of electrosurgical smoke to detect cancer during breast-conserving surgery
This project will test whether an AI-connected device can read gases from cauterized tissue to help surgeons find cancerous margins in women having breast-conserving surgery.
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Window-period preventive treatment to prevent TB infection in children and adolescents.
This trial will try weekly isoniazid plus rifapentine for 12 weeks to see if it prevents TB infection in household contacts aged 5 to 17 years who are IGRA-negative after recent exposure.
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Impact of Omega-3 Supplementation on Maternal Obesity and Offspring Health
This study is testing if taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy can improve the health of babies born to mothers who are obese before getting pregnant.
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Prepare for Your Surgery program for people with frailty
This program gathers medical and frailty information and provides pre-surgery preparation for adults identified as frail who are scheduled for elective surgery at Hospital Clínico UC-Christus.
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Comparing prolonged and daily prone positioning for ARDS patients
This study is testing if keeping patients with severe lung problems face down for longer periods helps them survive and have fewer complications compared to the usual shorter face-down sessions.
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Optimizing Infliximab Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This study is testing a new way to give infliximab to adults with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease who haven't improved with steroids, to see if personalized dosing can help them feel better.
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Assessing gut microbiome's role in predicting inflammatory bowel disease progression
This study is trying to see if the types of bacteria in the gut can help predict how inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis will progress in the first year after diagnosis.
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Comparing two types of anesthesia for shoulder surgery recovery
This study tests whether a single injection or a continuous drip of anesthesia helps adults recover better after shoulder surgery.
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Assessing pulse pressure to estimate stroke volume in critically ill patients
This study is testing if measuring pulse pressure can help doctors better understand and manage blood flow in critically ill patients.
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Advanced monitoring system for sedation in ICU patients
This study is testing a new monitoring system that uses machine learning to see if it can better track sedation levels in critically ill patients in the ICU compared to standard methods.
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Preventing postoperative delirium in frail elderly patients undergoing elective surgery
This study is testing whether special care from nurses can help frail elderly patients avoid confusion after surgery compared to regular care.
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A new propofol dosing method for people over 65 based on frontal EEG
We will test a new propofol dosing method that uses frontal EEG signals to guide anesthesia for people over 65 having non-cardiac elective surgery.
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Preventing liver and heart disease through lifestyle changes
This study is testing a lifestyle program to see if it can help people with gallstone disease and fatty liver disease prevent heart and liver problems by improving their diet and exercise habits.
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Colchicine treatment for heart attack recovery
This study tests if colchicine can help people recovering from a heart attack by reducing heart damage and improving their recovery.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile are recruiting right now?
30, 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 7 countries. The most sites are in Chile (30 trials), Colombia (2 trials), Argentina (1 trial), Ecuador (1 trial), Mexico (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 2, 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.
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.