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Clinical trials and research at University Ghent

• 41Clinical trials
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All recruiting trials (41)

• Post-operative Pain and Healing After Root Canal Re-Treatment Using Laser-Activated Irrigation vs Sonic or No Activation

  This study tests whether laser-activated irrigation or sonic activation helps reduce post-operative pain and improve healing after re-treating a tooth with persistent apical inflammation, compared to conventional needle irrigation.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT07883486

• Can the Ronnie Gardiner Method improve thinking and daily function in people with Parkinson’s

  In this 10-week program, adults with Parkinson’s disease will try the Ronnie Gardiner Method to see if it helps thinking, talking, movement, balance, and quality of life.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT07863219

• Perceptions of High and Low Intensity Speech Intervention in Children with a Cleft Palate

  This study looks at how providers and children with cleft palate and their parents feel about high- versus low-intensity speech therapy to see which is more acceptable and helpful.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders · NCT07781566

• High- vs Low-Intensity Speech Therapy for Children with Phonological Speech Sounds

  This study tests whether a higher-frequency speech therapy approach helps children aged 4–12 with phonological speech sound disorders more than a lower-frequency approach.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT07779759

• Muscle features linked to insulin resistance and cardiometabolic risk

  This study tests whether specific muscle traits and activity patterns can help explain insulin resistance and related cardiometabolic risk in healthy adults.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East Flanders · NCT07678736

• Co-creating suicide prevention tools for people in prison

  This project will work with people in prison and prison care staff to test and adapt three suicide prevention tools so they fit prison life and are easier to use.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders · NCT07259408

• Chat conversations with the suicide helpline 1813: how people experience them

  This study tests how people feel before and after chatting with the Zelfmoordlijn 1813 helpline to see if the chat affects suicidal thoughts or feelings.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders · NCT07176156

• Infant brain activity during reach-to-grasp using fNIRS

  This project will try to see how brain activity during reaching and grasping differs in 3 to 9-month-old preterm and full-term infants using noninvasive fNIRS.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT07147673

• Probiotics and oral vancomycin to improve gut health in pregnant women in Burkina Faso

  This study will test whether giving a probiotic called VE818 or a short course of oral vancomycin to pregnant women with intestinal pathogen markers can improve mothers' gut health and newborn outcomes.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Ghent · Bobo-Dioulasso · NCT07134790

• Upper-extremity performance tests to guide return to sport after shoulder dislocation

  This project will test whether a set of shoulder performance tests and questionnaires can predict safe return to pre-injury sport level and quality of life for athletes aged 16-55 after shoulder dislocation and stabilization surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT07115225

• E-learning suicide prevention training for prison staff in Belgian detention centers

  This project will test whether an online gatekeeper training helps prison staff in Belgium feel more confident and knowledgeable about preventing suicide among people in detention.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT07080736

• Immediate implant with bone and connective tissue grafting for upper front teeth

  This study will test whether flapless guided immediate implants with socket grafting, a connective tissue graft, and an immediate provisional crown work well for adults who need an upper front tooth removed.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Ghent, East Flanders and 1 other locations · NCT07080710

• User feedback on Zelfmoord1813.be and related websites

  This project tests how easy and helpful the Zelfmoord1813.be and related suicide-prevention websites are for people aged 16 and older who have visited them.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT07071922

• Creative materials to help healthcare professionals talk about suicidality with children and adolescents

  This project will test creative materials to help healthcare professionals talk with children and teens about suicidal thoughts.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT07043231

• Scaling a healthy sleep program for vocational secondary school students

  This project will try delivering a healthy sleep program and teacher training to 12–14-year-old vocational students and their teachers to improve sleep quality.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT07030556

• Investigating trunk muscle activation in pain-free individuals

  This study is testing how trunk muscles work during everyday activities in healthy people to see if understanding these patterns can help prevent muscle problems.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT06975202

• Predicting fall risk in older adults living in the community

  This study is testing a new tool to see if it can better predict fall risks in older adults living in the community compared to current methods.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Belgium · NCT06961799

• Effects of Flow Ball Phonation on Professional Voice Users

  This study tests whether using a flow ball device can help professional voice users improve their vocal health and performance compared to other voice treatments.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders · NCT06960772

• Examining immune responses to vaccination in transgender and cisgender individuals

  This study tests how well the meningococcal serogroup B vaccine works in transgender and cisgender people by looking at their immune responses after getting the vaccine.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Ghent · Ghent · NCT06832514

• Three soft-tissue methods for single immediate implants in the upper front teeth

  This will see which of three soft-tissue grafting methods best prevents buccal gum loss for adults receiving a single immediate implant in the upper front teeth.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East Flanders · NCT06820489

• Creating tools for children and adolescents with suicidal thoughts and behaviors

  This study is trying to create helpful tools and a self-help app for kids and teens who have thoughts of suicide, by working with them to better understand their feelings and support needs.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT06776328

• Collection of microbiome samples from healthy donors

  This study is collecting samples from healthy people to see how different types of germs in our bodies affect health and disease.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East Flanders · NCT06466707

• Evaluating voice outcomes after gender-affirming voice surgeries

  This study is testing how different gender-affirming voice surgeries affect voice quality and patient satisfaction over time.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders and 1 other locations · NCT06439290

• Examining how dual-tasking affects walking in children with developmental coordination disorder

  This study is testing how doing two things at once affects the walking patterns of children with developmental coordination disorder compared to kids without the condition.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders and 1 other locations · NCT06400043

• Understanding how stress and diet affect obesity in adolescents

  This study is trying to see if tailored diet plans can help overweight teens aged 11 to 17 manage their weight better by looking at how stress and gut health affect them.

  Recruiting at 7 sites University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen and 6 other locations · NCT06391671

• Comparing high and low intensity speech therapy for children with cleft palate

  This study is testing whether more frequent speech therapy sessions help Belgian Dutch-speaking children with cleft palate improve their speech and overall quality of life better than fewer sessions over a longer time.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT06381713

• Cognitive dual-task training for athletes recovering from ACL surgery

  This study tests if adding brain exercises to physical therapy helps athletes recover better after ACL surgery and reduces the chance of getting hurt again.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen · NCT06206200

• Testing physical performance in healthy athletes

  This study is testing a new set of physical performance tests for healthy tennis players and swimmers to see if they can help determine when athletes are ready to return to their sport after an upper limb injury.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT06153121

• Investigating how histamine affects muscle growth after resistance training

  This study is testing whether blocking histamine can help people build more muscle after ten weeks of resistance training.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT06152497

• Comparing headache characteristics in patients with different flexion-rotation test results

  This study is trying to see how headaches are different in people with cervicogenic headaches based on whether their flexion-rotation test results are positive or negative.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT06134791

• Investigating Autonomic Dysfunction in Voice Disorders

  This study is testing a new therapy that focuses on the nervous system to see if it helps people with voice disorders feel better compared to those without the disorder.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East-Flanders · NCT06100601

• Comparing treatments for chronic pain patients

  This study is testing different treatment options for people with chronic pain to see which ones work best for them.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT05768477

• Exercise therapy for recurrent low back pain

  This study is testing whether a specific type of exercise training can help people with recurring low back pain feel better and improve their daily function compared to a more general exercise approach.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT05706103

• Training for professionals on suicide prevention

  This study is testing whether suicide prevention training for caregivers, teachers, and police in Flanders can improve their skills and confidence in helping people who are struggling.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT05539534

• Timing of soft tissue grafting after immediate dental implant placement

  This study is testing whether getting a soft tissue graft right after or three months after getting a dental implant helps improve the thickness of the gum tissue around the implant for people receiving immediate implants in the front of their mouths.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT05537545

• Comparing two types of membranes for bone regeneration after tooth extraction

  This study tests which type of membrane works better for helping patients grow new bone after having a tooth pulled, so they can get dental implants later.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen and 2 other locations · NCT05426616

• Using a data capturing system to improve safety in endovascular procedures

  This study is testing a new system that records data during endovascular surgeries to see if it can help prevent mistakes and improve patient safety.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen · NCT04854278

• Preventing neck and back pain in teleworking office workers

  This study is testing whether a training program and educational video can help office workers who work from home avoid neck and back pain over 12 weeks.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent, East Flanders · NCT04783454

• Comparing immediate and delayed dental implant placement

  This study is testing whether placing a dental implant right after a tooth is removed works better than waiting a bit, to see if it affects the need for extra treatment later on.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Ghent · Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen and 1 other locations · NCT04741607

• Exploring how vestibular function affects children's cognitive and motor development

  This study is trying to see how problems with balance and movement affect the thinking and physical skills of school-aged children, including those with developmental disorders.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT04685746

• Investigating how female hormones affect brain blood flow

  This study is testing how female hormones and birth control affect blood flow and activity in the brain for women.

  Recruiting University Ghent · Ghent · NCT03299179

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University Ghent are recruiting right now?

41, 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 2 countries. The most sites are in Belgium (40 trials), Burkina Faso (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

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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