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All recruiting trials (44)

• Anatomy-based fitting for single-sided deaf CI users

  This study tests whether anatomy-based fitting changes how well adults with single-sided deafness use a cochlear implant to understand speech in noise and to enjoy music.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp · NCT07703800

• Eccentric Muscle Training in Cardiac Rehab for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

  This study tests eccentric overload and eccentric cycling as part of a cardiac rehabilitation program for people with HFrEF to see if they build more muscle strength and mass than traditional training.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem · NCT07636343

• Methylation markers from saliva to guide lung cancer screening

  This study tests whether DNA methylation patterns in saliva can more accurately identify people who should get a low-dose CT scan for lung cancer screening.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp, Antwerpen · NCT07631624

• Following therapy response with a blood test (liquid biopsy) in metastatic colorectal cancer

  This trial tests whether using a blood test that measures NPY-methylation ctDNA to guide treatment decisions helps people with unresectable metastatic colorectal cancer who are starting first-line therapy.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 3 University Hospital, Antwerp · Mechelen, Antwerpen and 8 other locations · NCT07558083

• New ways to measure heart changes in sleep apnea

  This study tests whether beyond-the-ordinary sleep apnea metrics can reveal cardiovascular changes and compares CPAP, MADs, and hypoglossal nerve stimulation in adults with OSA.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp · NCT07427589

• Endotracheal tube leak patterns to predict post-extubation stridor in children

  This project will test whether detailed leak measurements from a child's breathing tube can help predict who will develop noisy breathing (post-extubation stridor) after the tube is removed.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp, Antwerp · NCT07414472

• Long-term follow-up of bowel function (LARS) after rectal cancer surgery and neoadjuvant therapy

  This project will see how bowel symptoms (LARS) change over time after sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery and whether different neoadjuvant treatment schedules affect those symptoms.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT07339904

• Postoperative breathing problems after (adeno)tonsillectomy in children with sleep apnea

  See how common breathing problems are after (adeno)tonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea and which factors raise the risk.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT07305168

• Airway microbiome in young children with protracted bacterial bronchitis

  This project will see if the types of bacteria, viruses, and immune markers in the airways change over time in children under 5 with protracted bacterial bronchitis and whether standard azithromycin treatment alters them.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem · NCT07255430

• Using the Antwerp Activity Index to guide physical activity after cardiac rehabilitation

  We will try whether wearing a smartwatch and using the Antwerp Activity Index (AAI) helps people who finished in-hospital cardiac rehab stick to recommended physical activity and improve fitness.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT07211282

• Lowering sodium and chloride in diluent and maintenance IV fluids for critically ill adults

  This trial will try using salt-free glucose for medication dilutions and a low-salt maintenance fluid to see if lowering sodium and chloride helps adults who need a prolonged stay in the ICU.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp and 3 other locations · NCT07189091

• Understanding surgical worries before elective operations

  This project uses a short semi-structured interview to see if identifying adults with high preoperative anxiety can help guide personalized care to reduce the risk of chronic post-surgical pain.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerpen · NCT07158684

• Neoadjuvant chemo‑immunotherapy to make inoperable epithelioid pleural mesothelioma operable (NECIM)

  This trial tests whether two cycles of cisplatin or carboplatin with pemetrexed plus the immunotherapies nivolumab and ipilimumab can enable surgery for adults with previously inoperable epithelioid pleural mesothelioma.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT07121374

• Detecting blood vessel changes after preeclampsia with a non-invasive eye test.

  We will test a new, non-invasive eye scan that looks at retinal blood vessels to find signs of blood vessel dysfunction in women who have had preeclampsia.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT07084727

• Identifying causes of organ failure in critically ill patients

  This study is trying to find out if a specific type of cell death related to iron is causing organ failure in critically ill patients in the ICU, to help develop new treatments in the future.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem · NCT06928649

• Home monitoring for patients at risk of sepsis

  This study tests if using wearable devices and a smartphone app to monitor patients with infections at home can help catch sepsis early and keep them out of the hospital.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerpen · NCT06920979

• Exploring the Vaginal Microbiome and Its Heredity

  This study is trying to see how the vaginal microbiome is passed down and shared among women and their partners by collecting samples and information from them.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Antwerp · NCT06912126

• Evaluating citrate anticoagulation in kidney treatment for liver failure patients

  This study is testing if using citrate anticoagulation during kidney treatment helps critically ill patients with liver failure and kidney injury recover better and live longer.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06908746

• Register for patients with chronic pain considering neuromodulatory therapies

  This study is creating a registry for patients in Belgium with chronic pain to track their experiences as they explore new treatment options like spinal cord stimulation.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06835868

• Daytime versus overnight titration for hypoglossal nerve stimulation

  We will test whether a daytime sleep test works as well as an overnight sleep test to fine-tune hypoglossal nerve stimulation for people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06559956

• Collection of blood samples from patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms

  This study is collecting blood samples from patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms to see if they can find new markers that help understand the disease better and improve future treatments.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Rumst, Antwerp and 7 other locations · NCT06541080

• Using tissue, brush, and blood tests to improve cancer risk prediction and quality of life tracking in Barrett's Esophagus

  This will try extra biopsies, esophageal brushings, blood tests, and short questionnaires to see if they can better predict cancer risk and track quality of life for adults with Barrett's Esophagus who are being evaluated for possible early cancer.

  Recruiting at 9 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerpen and 8 other locations · NCT06523374

• Using probiotics to improve ear health in children with cleft palate

  This study tests whether giving probiotics to children with cleft palate can help improve their ear health and reduce ear problems after they get ventilation tubes.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06505330

• Stopping calcineurin inhibitors in kidney transplant recipients with no HLA-DQ mismatch

  This study is testing if kidney transplant patients with a good match can safely stop taking calcineurin inhibitors while adjusting their other medications to see how it affects their kidney health.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06493526

• New test for diagnosing amoxicillin allergy

  This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can accurately diagnose amoxicillin allergies in people who may have them.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06409884

• Hepatoscope screening and referral for people at risk of liver fibrosis

  This test tries a portable Hepatoscope ultrasound in people flagged as at-risk by a FIB-4 blood score to see if it can detect liver fibrosis and prompt referral to hepatology.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06387745

• DISE and hypoglossal nerve stimulation effects on upper airway collapse

  We will test whether a new non‑invasive method using raw sleep study (PSG) data can predict where the upper airway collapses before and during hypoglossal nerve stimulation in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerpen · NCT06372847

• Assessing muscle mass and strength in patients with cirrhosis

  This study is testing how muscle mass and strength change in people with cirrhosis to see how it affects their daily lives and health.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerpen · NCT06345547

• Investigating biomarkers for early prediction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

  This study is trying to find early signs that can help predict if premature babies will develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia, using samples from their breath, throat, and placenta.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06342752

• Registry for patients with obstructive sleep apnea treated with hypoglossal nerve stimulation

  This study is collecting information from patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who are using a new device called Inspire to see how well it works and how it helps them over five years.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT06332404

• Improving exercise capacity in heart failure patients using conduction system pacing

  This study is testing if a new type of heart pacing can help people with heart failure exercise better than the standard pacing method.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06278844

• Testing and treating sleep apnea in patients with atrial fibrillation

  This study tests whether a new program for diagnosing and treating sleep apnea can help people with atrial fibrillation feel better and reduce their heart rhythm problems.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem and 1 other locations · NCT06263608

• Registry on coronary function testing in Belgium

  This study looks at how often doctors in Belgium use tests to check heart blood flow and related issues in patients, while also gathering information about their symptoms and quality of life.

  Recruiting at 13 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Deurne, Antwerp and 12 other locations · NCT06089031

• Using CytoSorb device for patients with acute on chronic liver failure

  This study tests if using the CytoSorb device can help lower bilirubin and ammonia levels and improve muscle strength in patients with severe liver failure.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06079021

• Exploring a new ventilation method for patients on mechanical ventilation during surgery

  This study is testing a new breathing method during surgery to see if it helps adults on mechanical ventilation clear carbon dioxide better than the standard method.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT06024993

• Treatment of acute myocarditis with corticosteroids

  This study is testing if a corticosteroid treatment can help people with acute myocarditis and heart function issues feel better compared to standard care.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Phase 3 University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 18 other locations · NCT05974462

• Evaluation of a mobile app for cardiac patient follow-up

  This study tests a mobile app to see if it helps people with atrial fibrillation and heart failure manage their health better at home.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT05951088

• Registry for patients undergoing ventral mesh rectopexy for pelvic organ prolapse

  This study is collecting information from patients with pelvic organ prolapse who are having a specific type of surgery to see how well it works and what problems might come up later.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Brussels and 4 other locations · NCT05918367

• Combining a PD-L1 inhibitor and dendritic cell vaccination with chemotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma

  This study is testing a new treatment that combines a PD-L1 blocker and a special vaccine with chemotherapy to see if it helps people with a type of lung cancer called malignant pleural mesothelioma.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 1/2 University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 2 other locations · NCT05765084

• Continuing somatostatin analogues for patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumors

  This study is testing whether continuing somatostatin therapy helps people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors do better after their initial treatment compared to stopping the therapy when they start a new treatment.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 4 University Hospital, Antwerp · Brasschaat, Antwerp and 18 other locations · NCT05701241

• Combining venetoclax and 6-mercaptopurine for treating relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia

  This study is testing if combining two drugs, venetoclax and 6-mercaptopurine, can help adults with relapsed or stubborn acute myeloid leukemia feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp and 1 other locations · NCT05506332

• Quality of life assessment for patients with neuroendocrine tumors

  This study is trying to see how living with neuroendocrine tumors affects patients' quality of life so that doctors can improve their care.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University Hospital, Antwerp · Brasschaat, Antwerp and 6 other locations · NCT05268783

• Using sleep study data to predict airway collapse in sleep apnea patients

  This study is trying to see if sleep study data can help predict where the airway collapses in people with sleep apnea to improve their treatment.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem · NCT05267808

• Monitoring sedation depth in children during anesthesia for laryngoscopy

  This study tests a new monitor to see if it can help doctors better manage anesthesia levels in children during throat procedures to keep them safe and comfortable.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Antwerp · Edegem, Antwerp · NCT03426579

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University Hospital, Antwerp are recruiting right now?

44, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 10 countries. The most sites are in Belgium (44 trials), Italy (2 trials), Hungary (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), Denmark (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 3, Phase 1/2: 2, Phase 3: 2, 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.

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