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Clinical trials and research at Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 55 clinical trials run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf that are recruiting, at sites in 13 countries (most in Germany (55), Switzerland (3), Australia (1)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Early Phase 1 (1), Phase 3 (1), Phase 4 (1), Phase 1/2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 55Clinical trials
- 2New in 30 days
- 13Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (55)
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ADBest TREAT Registry for adults with atopic dermatitis
A registry in Germany is collecting real-world data from adults with atopic dermatitis to see how treatments are used and how the disease affects quality of life.
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Robot-assisted sleeve gastrectomy with Hugo system feasibility
This study tests whether sleeve gastrectomy can be safely done using the Hugo robotic system in adults with severe obesity.
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Keep blood pressure at 85 or more during surgery to prevent delirium in older adults with hypertension
In older adults with high blood pressure undergoing non-heart surgery, researchers test if keeping mean arterial pressure at or above 85 mmHg during surgery reduces postoperative delirium.
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Intergenerational Mentoring to Reduce Loneliness and Improve Well-Being
This project tests intergenerational mentoring between seniors 60+ and youths aged 12–21 in Hamburg to see if it reduces loneliness and improves mental well-being and quality of life.
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30-minute cycling immediately before nivolumab and ipilimumab for metastatic melanoma
This trial will test whether a 30-minute cycling session immediately before nivolumab plus ipilimumab boosts immune activity and improves outcomes for people with metastatic melanoma.
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Beta-hydroxybutyrate to boost immunotherapy in multiple myeloma
This study will test whether raising blood beta-hydroxybutyrate with a ketogenic diet or oral ketone supplements can safely improve responses to CAR‑T or BCMA‑directed bispecific therapy in adults with multiple myeloma.
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Continuous versus bolus norepinephrine during anesthesia induction for postinduction hypotension
This trial will test whether giving norepinephrine as a continuous infusion instead of repeated boluses during induction of general anesthesia reduces low blood pressure in high-risk non-cardiac surgery patients.
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Characterizing phenotypes of acute heart failure
This project will try to see if heart function measures, imaging features (radiomics), and blood biomarkers can predict outcomes for adults hospitalized with acute heart failure, including cardiogenic shock.
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Continuous wearable vital-sign monitoring versus routine spot-checks after non-cardiac surgery
This trial will test whether continuous wearable vital-sign monitoring can reduce the time abnormal signs go unnoticed in adults recovering on regular wards after major non-cardiac surgery.
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Hamburg Acute Renal Injury (HARIS) cohort
This project will follow adults hospitalized with AKI and a group of similar hospitalized patients without AKI to test which clinical factors and blood or urine markers predict recovery and longer-term kidney and cardiovascular problems.
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ORPHYS short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy versus usual psycho‑oncological care for existential distress in advanced cancer
This program will test whether ORPHYS, a short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, can help reduce existential distress in people with advanced cancer compared with usual psycho‑oncological care.
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Interactive online course to improve cancer patients' digital health skills
This project will test whether an interactive online course helps people with cancer improve their ability to find and understand reliable health information online compared with reading a PDF or receiving no material.
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Scalp EEG mapping of DBS-induced electric fields
This will test whether very high–sampling-rate EEG can record the electric fields produced by DBS in people with Parkinson's disease or related movement disorders who already have implants.
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Validate the MASCAN score for predicting difficult facemask ventilation
This study will see if the MASCAN score can predict difficult facemask ventilation in adults having general anesthesia and whether factors like timing of muscle relaxants, manual versus controlled ventilation, and capnography readings change its accuracy.
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Delirium and cognitive changes in older adults in hospital isolation
This study tests whether older patients kept in isolation on hospital wards have more delirium or cognitive decline than similar patients not in isolation.
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Thulium laser with growth-factor serum (with or without LED) for androgenetic hair loss
This trial tests whether thulium laser plus a growth-factor serum, with or without added LED light, can improve hair growth in adults with androgenetic alopecia.
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Hands-on Emotion Awareness and Regulation Group Training for Autistic Adolescents
A group-based behavior therapy called HEART tests whether helping autistic teens learn to recognize and regulate their emotions is feasible and beneficial.
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Using brain stimulation to reduce tremors in Parkinson's disease
This study is testing a new brain stimulation technique to see if it can help reduce hand tremors in people with Parkinson's disease.
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Evaluating safety and tissue changes from injectable and energy-based biostimulatory treatments
This study is testing the safety and effects of three different biostimulatory treatments on healthy volunteers to see how they change the skin over two years.
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Comparing awake tracheal intubation through the mouth versus the nose.
This study will test whether awake tracheal intubation through the mouth or the nose causes less discomfort for adults who need flexible bronchoscopy-guided intubation for a difficult airway.
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Predicting Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation with Flexible Bronchoscopes
This study is testing a new way to predict if patients will have a hard time with awake tracheal intubation to help make the process safer for those with difficult airways.
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Using awake prone positioning for patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure due to pneumonia
This study is testing if having patients with pneumonia-related breathing problems lie on their stomachs while awake can help them breathe better and reduce the need for breathing tubes.
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Using the Nociception Level Index to guide opioid dosing during combined regional and general anesthesia
This trial tests whether using a Nociception Level Index (NOL) monitor to guide opioid dosing during combined general and regional anesthesia can reduce opioid use and side effects for adults having elective trauma or orthopedic surgery.
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Which frailty tool best predicts post-op complications in older adults undergoing surgery
This study tests several frailty assessments in people 70 and older to see which best predicts postoperative problems.
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Comparing wound management techniques after sarcoma surgery
This study is testing two different ways to close surgical wounds after sarcoma surgery in the groin and thigh to see which method leads to fewer complications like infections and fluid buildup.
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Guiding blood flow management during major abdominal surgery using urethral perfusion index
This study is testing if keeping track of blood flow in the urethra during major abdominal surgery can help improve overall blood flow to the body compared to regular care.
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Brain scans and blood tests to find autonomic (brain–heart) dysfunction after acute ischemic stroke or TIA
This project will test whether MRI scans and blood tests can detect nerve-control problems that affect heart and blood pressure in adults who recently had an ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack.
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Examining how parent-adolescent communication affects mental health treatment outcomes in adolescents
This study looks at whether better communication between parents and their teenagers can lead to improved mental health treatment results for adolescents over six months.
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Exploring the experiences of parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study looks at the challenges and needs of parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are raising young children to see how they can be better supported.
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Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation for unresectable bile duct cancer
This study tests whether adding intraductal radiofrequency ablation to standard chemotherapy and bile duct stenting helps people with unresectable bile duct cancer.
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Validation of a questionnaire for camouflaging autistic traits
This study is testing a new questionnaire to see how well it can measure the ways young people with autism try to fit in socially compared to those without any mental health issues.
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Combining belantamab mafodotin and venetoclax for treating relapsed multiple myeloma
This study is testing a new combination of two drugs, belantamab mafodotin and venetoclax, to see if it helps adults with relapsed multiple myeloma that has a specific genetic change.
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Using brain network properties to improve non-invasive brain stimulation after stroke
This study is testing if understanding brain network differences can help improve brain stimulation treatments for people who have had a stroke.
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Long-term outcomes for patients with cardiac arrhythmias
This study looks at how well treatments for heart rhythm problems work over time and what factors might affect their success for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
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Global analysis of cardiovascular risk factors and their impact on health
This study looks at how common heart disease risk factors like weight, blood pressure, and smoking affect people's heart health and overall survival to help create better prevention strategies worldwide.
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Cohort study to assess risk factors for atrial fibrillation
This study is trying to find out what factors might increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation in people who are already considered high risk.
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Early rhythm-control therapy for stroke patients with atrial fibrillation
This trial tests whether starting rhythm-control treatment early after an acute ischemic stroke in people with atrial fibrillation can reduce recurrent strokes and other heart-related problems, compared with usual care.
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Cohort study of healthy pregnant women and their children's health
This study looks at how things like stress, medication, and nutrition during pregnancy affect the health and immunity of children from birth to age ten.
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Mapping lymph nodes in colon cancer using fluorescent dye
This study is testing if a special dye can help doctors see lymph nodes during colon cancer surgery to improve how they remove cancer and help patients do better afterward.
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Registry for patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement
This study is tracking patients with serious mitral valve problems who are getting a new type of heart valve through a less invasive procedure to see how well it works and how long it lasts.
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Improving treatment for patients with severe strokes
This study is trying to find better ways to treat patients with severe strokes by looking at their brain scans and treatment outcomes to see what works best.
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Registry for adults with congenital heart disease and heart transplantation
This study is collecting information about adults with congenital heart disease who may need a heart transplant to better understand their experiences and outcomes.
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Monitoring patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation in Hamburg
This study is looking at patients with serious tricuspid regurgitation to see what factors can help predict their health outcomes and improve treatment options.
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Registry for optimal treatment options for mitral valve issues
This study looks at how well different treatments work for people with serious mitral valve problems, comparing those who had a new valve implanted to those who weren't able to get that treatment.
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Registry and biobank for adults with pulmonary hypertension
This study is collecting health information and samples from adults with pulmonary hypertension to learn more about the condition and how different treatments work over time.
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Observational study on the natural history of Batten disease
This study looks at how Batten disease affects patients over time by collecting information about their symptoms and health to help understand the disease better and support future treatments.
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Stopping proton-pump inhibitors in patients with liver cirrhosis
This study is testing whether stopping proton-pump inhibitors can reduce infection rates and brain issues in people with liver cirrhosis who have been hospitalized.
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Identifying the best treatment for aortic valve disease
This study is trying to find the best treatment for people with severe aortic valve disease by looking at their individual health factors and how different treatments work for them.
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Investigating the effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals
This study is trying to see how starting hormone therapy affects the mental and physical health of transgender individuals.
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A large health study in Hamburg focusing on chronic diseases
This study is trying to find out what causes chronic diseases by looking at the health and lifestyle of 45,000 people aged 45 to 74 in Hamburg, Germany, and checking in with them over time.
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Registry for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke in Germany
This study is collecting information from patients in Germany who are receiving special procedures for acute ischemic stroke to see how well these treatments work and how safe they are.
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Investigating treatment outcomes for patients with cardiogenic shock
This study looks at how different treatments for cardiogenic shock work for patients to see which ones are most effective and what side effects they might have.
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I-HIT-MED registry for medulloblastoma, ependymoma, pineal and choroid plexus tumors
This registry collects clinical data and biological samples from children and adults with medulloblastoma, ependymoma, pineal, or choroid plexus tumors to help guide future treatment and research.
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Investigating new cardiac biomarkers for diagnosing acute coronary syndrome
This study is testing new blood markers to see if they can help doctors better diagnose acute coronary syndrome in patients who might be having a heart attack.
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Registry for long-term treatment outcomes of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in Germany
This study is tracking the long-term results of different treatments for people with moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in Germany to see how well they work and what side effects they may have.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf are recruiting right now?
55, 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 13 countries. The most sites are in Germany (55 trials), Switzerland (3 trials), Australia (1 trial), Austria (1 trial), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Early Phase 1: 1, Phase 3: 1, Phase 4: 1, 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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