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• Predicting bowel leaks after colorectal surgery with a computer model and surgeon input

  This study tests a computer model that predicts anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery, and sees if adding surgeons’ intuition improves the predictions.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Liestal, Basel-Landschaft and 1 other locations · NCT07888478

• Active surveillance after immunotherapy for MMR-deficient colorectal and GI cancers

  This study looks at whether some patients with non-metastatic, MMR-deficient or MSI-H colorectal cancers can skip surgery after a strong response to immunotherapy.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 2 other locations · NCT07829081

• PCI Registry at University Hospital Basel for Complex Coronary Procedures

  This registry collects real-world data from adults undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions at University Hospital Basel to see how different treatments like drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons, and bioresorbable scaffolds perform in diverse patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07814157

• Severe Complications During VT/PVC Ablation

  This study looks at real-world cases to see what severe complications occur during VT or PVC ablations and how patients are managed afterward.

  Recruiting at 25 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Chicago, Illinois and 24 other locations · NCT07777744

• Visioning III: Five-year follow-up for MRI-based prostate cancer screening

  This study tests a repeat MRI-based screening approach for men who previously had no cancer signs, to see if a negative bpMRI reliably predicts no significant cancer for at least five years.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07762911

• Oxytocin in postmenopausal and premenopausal women

  Researchers will test whether cumulative endogenous neurophysin I, a surrogate for oxytocin, differs over a month between premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07742124

• Early Detection and Early Treatment in Heart Failure

  A bundled approach tests whether increasing awareness and using a simple NT-proBNP blood test can help detect heart failure earlier and reduce hospitalizations for people 65 and older who are having certain heart procedures or high-risk situations.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Vienna and 20 other locations · NCT07731490

• Micro-choice-based approach to fatigue management

  A small study in Basel will test a new four-day group program using micro-choices to help people with fatigue from multiple causes see if it’s doable, acceptable, and may help daily functioning.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07726082

• Bridging psychosocial care after cancer treatment

  This study tests a routine digital distress screen plus a psycho-oncology navigation call to help cancer survivors access support after completing treatment.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07672314

• BEAT-SHOCK: Baseline Registry for Acute Cardiogenic Shock at Basel

  This registry collects and shares data on adults with cardiogenic shock admitted to University Hospital Basel to help understand how these patients are treated and how they fare.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07643610

• Detecting ctDNA to predict outcomes in high-grade T1 bladder cancer

  This project will test whether tiny fragments of tumor DNA in urine or blood can be detected and used to predict outcomes for adults with high-grade T1 (T1G3) bladder cancer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT07581496

• Copeptin test after mannitol vs hypertonic saline to diagnose PPS

  This study tests whether a mannitol-based test can diagnose the cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome as accurately as the current hypertonic saline test, and which method patients prefer.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07569861

• Role of removing axillary nodes after chemotherapy in certain breast cancers

  This study looks at whether it's safe to skip axillary lymph node dissection in people with certain breast cancers who still have residual disease after chemotherapy.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07546695

• Acute functional neurological symptoms in emergency patients

  This project will look back at emergency patients with functional neurological disorder to see how often they present, what symptoms and diagnostic pathways they had, and how hospital resources were used.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07538414

• MDMA for short-term reduction of experimentally induced pain in healthy adults

  The researchers will test whether single oral doses of MDMA reduce experimentally induced acute pain, hyperalgesia, and allodynia in healthy adult volunteers.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07494214

• Acute intravenous 5-MeO-DMT effects in healthy adults

  This research will test whether a 30-minute intravenous infusion of 5-MeO-DMT produces acute physiological and subjective effects in healthy adults aged 25–65.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07444788

• AI versus human-guided inferior vena cava ultrasound for checking hydration

  This pilot will test whether an AI tool gives the same IVC ultrasound measurements as an experienced and a beginner sonographer in healthy adults before and after a passive leg raise.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07419048

• How sensory cues during a meal affect energy burn in healthy adults

  This study tests whether seeing, smelling, hearing, touching, and tasting food can boost the energy you burn after a meal in healthy adults.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07409025

• 7-day Via Shalva integrative retreat for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors

  This pilot will try a 7-day integrative retreat called Via Shalva for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors to see if the program is feasible and whether participants show changes in symptoms, wearable physiological data, and biological markers versus matched controls.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07398079

• IDO-1 inhibitor safety in EBV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients getting EBV-positive donor kidneys

  This trial tests whether adding an IDO-1 inhibitor to standard care is safe for adults receiving a kidney from an EBV-infected donor who are EBV seronegative.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Bern, Canton of Bern and 3 other locations · NCT07368153

• How oral estrogens affect blood oxytocin in healthy people and those with AVP deficiency

  This study will test whether two oral estrogens can trigger oxytocin release in healthy adults and in people with AVP-deficiency (central diabetes insipidus).

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07361263

• Pyloric balloon dilation during minimally invasive Ivor‑Lewis esophagectomy to reduce delayed gastric conduit emptying

  This trial will see if a brief endoscopic balloon dilation of the pylorus during minimally invasive Ivor‑Lewis esophagectomy reduces early delayed gastric conduit emptying in adults having surgery for esophageal cancer.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT07355374

• How fitness, heart health, and mental well-being relate to assisted fertility treatments

  This study tries to see if physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular health, sleep, and stress affect pregnancy chances for women undergoing assisted fertility treatments.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07321665

• DDH‑LSD versus LSD: comparing duration, effects, and pharmacokinetics

  This study will test whether DDH‑LSD produces LSD‑like psychedelic effects but for a shorter time in healthy adult volunteers.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07309471

• TACE with doxorubicin plus ABCB1 blocker nicardipine versus standard TACE for liver cancer

  This trial tests whether adding the ABCB1 blocker nicardipine to doxorubicin-based TACE helps people with hepatocellular carcinoma (tumors 3–8 cm) get better tumor control than standard TACE alone.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2/3 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 2 other locations · NCT07302919

• How a mother's immune system accepts pregnancy in the first trimester

  We will test how the immune system changes in the first trimester in people undergoing IVF to see which immune patterns support implantation and help prevent early miscarriage.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07297394

• Breast surgery and long-term quality of life

  This project will follow adults who had any type of breast surgery at University Hospital Basel to see if and how their breast-related quality of life changes over ten years.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07283120

• Blood oxytocin response to music enhanced by sonic augmentation

  This trial will test whether music modified by sonic augmentation can raise blood oxytocin levels in healthy adults and adults with AVP-deficiency.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07276152

• Preventing low blood sodium after pituitary surgery with extra protein or fluid restriction

  This study tests whether taking extra dietary protein or temporarily limiting fluids after pituitary surgery helps prevent low blood sodium (hyponatremia) in adults.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07273630

• ICU doctors in Switzerland and ultrasound for fluid management

  This survey asks ICU physicians in Switzerland about how they use ultrasound to guide fluid management and assess venous congestion in critically ill patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07237347

• How cancer and immune cell metabolism shape blood cancers and treatment response

  This project sees if the metabolism of cancer and immune cells in the bone marrow affects treatment outcomes for adults with blood cancers such as AML, MDS, ALL, and myelofibrosis.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07189117

• Low-dose prednisolone for immune checkpoint inhibitor–related hepatitis

  This project will try low-dose prednisolone (0.5–1 mg/kg) to manage grade 2–3 immune-related hepatitis in adults receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City and 1 other locations · NCT07167251

• Targeted axillary surgery plus radiotherapy versus full axillary lymph node removal for node-positive breast cancer

  This trial tests whether targeted axillary surgery combined with axillary radiotherapy better preserves arm-related quality of life and reduces lymphedema than standard axillary lymph node dissection for people with clinically node-positive breast cancer having upfront surgery.

  Recruiting at 36 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Bethesda, Maryland and 54 other locations · NCT07140172

• Stress Reduction With Acupuncture After Breast Cancer Treatment

  This trial tests whether eight weeks of weekly acupuncture can lower psychological distress in breast cancer survivors who recently finished primary treatment, compared with a wait-list control.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 2 other locations · NCT07132034

• Venous congestion and microcirculation after elective cardiac surgery

  This project will try to see if bedside ultrasound signs of venous congestion (VEXUS score and femoral vein Doppler) are linked with microcirculatory problems in adults during their ICU stay after elective or urgent cardiac surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07052461

• Cabergoline treatment targets and glucose metabolism in people with prolactinomas

  This trial will test whether different cabergoline treatment targets change blood sugar control in adults with prolactinomas.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07045935

• Digital follow-up after thoracic surgery

  This trial tests whether a digital follow-up program for adults discharged home after thoracic surgery can improve pain control and quality of life during the first 28 days after surgery compared with standard care.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT07044440

• Does phosphoric acid etching time affect front-tooth composite fillings?

  We will test whether shortening phosphoric acid etching time changes how well direct composite fillings work for adults needing Class III or IV front-tooth restorations.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06991842

• Propofol titration to improve blood pressure stability during anaesthesia

  For patients 55 and older having non-cardiac surgery, this will try slowly increasing propofol with a target-controlled infusion to see if blood pressure stays more stable than with the usual starting dose.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Baden and 3 other locations · NCT06980688

• Using AI to design passive plates for newborns with cleft lip and palate

  This study is testing if special plates designed by AI can help reduce the size of clefts in newborns with cleft lip and palate before they have surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Chennai and 1 other locations · NCT06970158

• 16F vs 24F chest drain after minimally invasive lobectomy or segmentectomy

  This study will test whether using a smaller 16F chest drain causes less postoperative pain than the standard 24F drain for adults having minimally invasive lobectomy or segmentectomy for lung cancer.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06958848

• Linezolid added to standard care for Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection

  This trial will test whether giving linezolid in addition to usual antibiotics helps adults hospitalized with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.

  Recruiting at 12 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Aarau, Canton of Aargau and 11 other locations · NCT06958835

• Telemedicine-guided GDMT optimization for heart failure (DIGNITY)

  This program will test whether telemedicine-guided care can help hospitalized patients with reduced ejection fraction get to guideline-recommended heart-failure medications and doses faster than usual care after discharge in Switzerland.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06942221

• Developing a consensus protocol for medical screening in psychiatric emergencies

  This study is trying to come up with a standard way to check the medical needs of people who show up with sudden mental health issues to make sure they get the right care every time.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06936826

• Intensified follow-up to reduce bowel symptoms and improve life after rectal cancer surgery

  We will test whether an intensified follow-up program can reduce LARS symptoms and improve quality of life for people who have had rectal cancer surgery with a protective ileostomy.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 3 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 4 other locations · NCT06936774

• Investigating cell-free DNA in acute stroke patients

  This study looks at how cell-free DNA in the blood of patients with a severe type of stroke can help us understand the cause of their stroke and how well they respond to treatment.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06928675

• Using machine learning to improve early diagnosis of acute cardiovascular conditions

  This study is testing a new tool that uses advanced computer technology to help doctors quickly and accurately diagnose serious heart problems in patients who come to the emergency room with chest pain or trouble breathing.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06927791

• DMT for depression with psychedelic effects masked by propofol

  This will see if DMT helps adults with moderate-to-severe depression even when its psychedelic effects are masked by propofol sedation.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06927076

• Comparing the effects of LSD, psilocybin, and DMT on consciousness in healthy individuals

  This study is testing how three different psychedelics—LSD, psilocybin, and DMT—affect people's consciousness to see how they compare in healthy individuals.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06899334

• Assessing the carbon footprint of different colorectal surgery methods

  This study looks at how different types of colorectal surgeries, like robotic and laparoscopic, affect the environment to see which method has a smaller carbon footprint.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT06844604

• Protein supplementation for treating low sodium levels in hospitalized patients

  This study is testing if giving extra protein to hospitalized patients with low sodium levels works better and is more acceptable than limiting their fluid intake.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06821802

• Intranasal oxytocin for sexual well‑being in people with arginine vasopressin deficiency and matched healthy adults

  This trial will test whether a nasal oxytocin spray can improve sexual well‑being, arousal, intimacy and related emotions in adults with arginine vasopressin deficiency and in matched healthy adults.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06808516

• Investigating the effects of psilocybin on consciousness

  This study is testing how different doses of psilocybin affect the way healthy people experience consciousness to better understand its effects.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06796361

• Effects of low-dose MDMA on oxytocin levels in patients with vasopressin deficiency and healthy controls

  This study is testing whether low-dose MDMA can increase oxytocin levels in people with a vasopressin deficiency and healthy individuals to see how it affects them differently.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06789705

• Reducing tobacco use in people living with HIV in Switzerland

  This study is testing if using e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches can help people living with HIV quit smoking for a week after six months.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Basel and 6 other locations · NCT06789692

• Extended versus no pelvic lymph node removal during radical prostatectomy

  This trial tests whether removing more pelvic lymph nodes during prostate removal surgery helps men with high‑risk prostate cancer who have no metastases on PSMA‑PET.

  Recruiting at 15 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Aarau and 14 other locations · NCT06776172

• Swiss prospective cohort of transgender and gender-diverse people

  This project tests which social, medical, and biological factors are linked to health and well-being in transgender and gender-diverse people in Switzerland who are starting, undergoing, or have stopped gender-affirming care.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 2 other locations · NCT06774053

• Effects of intranasal oxytocin on emotion recognition and stress in diabetes insipidus patients

  This study is testing if a nasal spray of oxytocin can help people with diabetes insipidus better recognize emotions and lower their stress levels compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06676774

• Using virtual reality to help patients understand neurosurgery consent

  This study tests if using virtual reality can help patients better understand the consent process for neurosurgery and feel less anxious about their procedures.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06627426

• Engineered cartilage grafts for treating knee osteoarthritis

  This study is testing a new cartilage treatment made from nasal cells to see if it helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better compared to standard care options.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Vienna and 10 other locations · NCT06576583

• Using virtual reality to improve aneurysm surgeries and patient communication

  This study is testing if using virtual reality can help make aneurysm surgeries safer and faster, while also improving how well patients understand their treatment and feel about their care.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06565234

• Observational study of patients with Multiple Sclerosis in Switzerland

  This study is trying to find out more about the early signs of Multiple Sclerosis and how it changes over time by looking at health data from patients in Switzerland.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06526364

• Peer education program for substance use and gender inclusion in Southern Africa

  This study is testing a peer education program to see if it can help young people in Southern Africa reduce substance use and challenge traditional gender beliefs.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Cape Town, Western Cape and 2 other locations · NCT06489899

• Comparing two surgical treatments for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

  This study is testing whether a new surgical option called endoscopic third ventriculostomy can help older adults with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus feel better, just like the traditional ventriculoperitoneal shunt, but with fewer risks.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06488248

• Evaluating the effects of stopping beta-blockers during heart valve replacement

  This study is testing if stopping beta-blockers before heart valve replacement can help prevent complications for adults with severe aortic stenosis.

  Recruiting at 11 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Graz and 10 other locations · NCT06472934

• Comparing stenting and conventional treatment for stroke patients with blocked arteries

  This study is testing if early stenting can help stroke patients with blocked arteries feel better compared to standard treatments when their initial therapy hasn't worked.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06472336

• Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for advanced NSCLC

  This trial will try using a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, given after short chemotherapy and IL-2, to shrink tumors in adults with advanced NSCLC who have progressed after standard treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06455917

• Using a new imaging agent to detect neuroendocrine tumors

  This study is testing a new imaging agent to see if it can better detect neuroendocrine tumors in patients compared to the current standard method.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06455358

• Combining mistletoe extract with immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced cancer treatment

  This study is testing if adding a mistletoe extract to standard cancer treatments can help people with advanced cancer fight their disease better and safely.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Baden and 3 other locations · NCT06408688

• Investigating vessel perforation during thrombectomy for stroke treatment

  This study looks at complications from thrombectomy procedures for stroke, specifically vessel perforations, to see what causes them and how to improve safety and treatment for patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06394180

• New diagnostic methods for treating low sodium levels in patients on thiazide diuretics

  This study is testing two new ways to help doctors figure out why patients on thiazide diuretics have low sodium levels, to see if it can lead to better treatment options.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06381934

• Developing a treatment protocol for chronic lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

  This study is trying to create a clear treatment plan for managing chronic lymphedema after breast cancer surgery to help improve patients' lives and make it easier for them to get insurance coverage for the care they need.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06374745

• Natural odor levels in spinal fluid after inhalation

  This study will test whether inhaling a natural odor leads to detectable levels of that odor in the spinal fluid and blood of lean and obese adults undergoing a lumbar puncture.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT06370845

• Using retinal markers to predict disease progression in neuroinflammatory diseases

  This study is testing if eye exams can help predict how Multiple Sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory diseases will progress in patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06369766

• Comparing two surgical techniques for ventral hernia repair

  This study tests which of two surgical methods for fixing ventral hernias, eTEP or IPOM, helps patients recover better and have fewer problems after surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT06367309

• Robot-assisted ventral hernia repair vs open repair for large abdominal wall defects

  This trial tests whether robotically assisted repair of large ventral or incisional hernias leads to better outcomes than the traditional open repair.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Kempten (Allgäu), Bavaria and 2 other locations · NCT06364306

• Exploring genetic factors in acute aortic conditions

  This study is testing whether looking at the genes of people with aortic dissection or aneurysm can help doctors better predict who is at risk and improve their chances of getting timely treatment.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06353607

• New targeted treatment for advanced prostate cancer using a radioactive compound

  This study is testing a new radioactive treatment for advanced prostate cancer to see if it works better than current options and to find the best dose that helps patients with fewer side effects.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06343038

• Evaluating pupil response in patients suspected of brain death

  This study is testing if checking pupils by hand or using a special machine is better for figuring out if someone is brain dead.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City and 1 other locations · NCT06279975

• Investigating the risk of recurrent cervical artery dissection after pregnancy

  This study is trying to see if having a baby increases the chances of women who have had cervical artery dissection getting it again or having a stroke.

  Recruiting at 12 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Salt Lake City, Utah and 11 other locations · NCT06258109

• Treatment for knee osteoarthritis using engineered cartilage from nasal cells

  This study is testing whether a new cartilage treatment made from nasal cells can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their knee function compared to standard injections.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Zagreb and 8 other locations · NCT06163573

• National registry for chronic itch patients

  This study is creating a national registry for people in Switzerland with chronic itching to better understand their needs and improve treatment options.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT06120907

• National cohort study on liver cirrhosis in Switzerland

  This study is tracking patients with liver cirrhosis in Switzerland to gather important information that could help improve treatment and prevent the need for liver transplants.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Lugano, Canton Ticino and 9 other locations · NCT06092385

• Oxytocin treatment for patients with central diabetes insipidus

  This study is testing if a nasal spray of oxytocin can help people with central diabetes insipidus feel less anxious and improve their social interactions.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Berlin and 2 other locations · NCT06036004

• Reconstruction of oral cavity and oropharyngeal defects using reinnervated flaps

  This study is testing if a new type of surgery using special skin flaps can help patients who have had tumors removed from their mouth or throat regain their ability to swallow and speak better.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05997186

• Using advanced MRI to tell apart tumor recurrence from false alarms in brain cancer patients

  This study is testing if a new type of MRI can help doctors tell the difference between real tumor growth and false alarms in patients with glioblastoma or brain metastases.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05911230

• Comparing surgical and conservative treatments for chronic lymphedema after breast cancer

  This study is testing whether surgery can help improve the quality of life for people with chronic lymphedema after breast cancer compared to just using physical therapy.

  Recruiting at 33 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · New Haven, Connecticut and 35 other locations · NCT05890677

• Using Colchicine to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Heart Rhythm Restoration

  This study is testing if a low-dose Colchicine treatment can help prevent Atrial Fibrillation from coming back in people who have just had their heart rhythm restored.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 3 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Bruderholz, Basel-Landschaft and 7 other locations · NCT05890664

• Evaluating biomarkers for treating Anorexia Nervosa

  This study is testing if certain biological markers in people with restrictive Anorexia Nervosa can help find better treatment options by comparing them to healthy individuals.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05885724

• Using LSD to help relieve distress in terminally ill patients

  This study is testing if LSD can help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in people who are terminally ill and improve their overall quality of life.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 3 other locations · NCT05883540

• Monitoring vital signs to understand heart issues after major surgery

  This study is testing how monitoring vital signs and collecting blood samples can help us understand heart problems in high-risk patients after major surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT05866874

• Using open-label placebos to reduce acute pain in healthy adults

  This study tests whether open-label placebos can help healthy adults feel less pain from simulated wounds caused by electrical stimulation.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05819476

• Improving surgical outcomes with ClassIntra®

  This study is testing if using ClassIntra® can help make surgeries safer by looking at problems that happen before and after surgery in patients across different types of operations.

  Recruiting at 8 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Nijmegen and 9 other locations · NCT05818332

• Using digital voice analysis to assess frailty and distress in patients

  This study is testing if analyzing patients' voices can help doctors understand changes in frailty and emotional distress in people with active cancer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT05783401

• Identifying genetic causes of inflammatory skin diseases

  This study is trying to find out if certain genetic changes cause inflammatory skin diseases by looking at DNA from people with these conditions.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05732987

• Evaluating fracture classifications for distal radius fractures

  This study is trying to see if expert doctors classify distal radius fractures differently than what's recorded in a hospital database to help improve treatment and training for medical staff.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05684042

• Minimally invasive endoscopic treatment for brain hemorrhage

  This study tests if a new, less invasive method to remove blood clots in the brain can help people with brain hemorrhages recover better than just using standard medical treatment.

  Recruiting at 9 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 9 other locations · NCT05681988

• Understanding Arrhythmia-induced Cardiomyopathy

  This study is trying to learn more about how common arrhythmia-induced heart problems are in patients with weakened heart function and what factors might lead to worse outcomes or hospital visits.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05662293

• Optimizing antibiotic treatment for complicated S. aureus infections

  This study is testing whether a new way of giving antibiotics continuously, with careful monitoring, can help critically ill patients with complicated Staphylococcus aureus infections feel better and recover faster than the usual method.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05655091

• Community-based care for chronic diseases in rural Lesotho

  This study tests if community health workers in rural Lesotho can effectively help manage chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension using new technology and regular check-ups.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Maseru and 1 other locations · NCT05596773

• Personalized cardiac anaesthesia and its effects on neurological outcomes in heart surgery patients

  This study is testing if personalized blood pressure management during heart surgery can help prevent neurological problems in patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 3 other locations · NCT05595954

• Investigating urinary prostaglandin levels to predict thiazide-induced low sodium levels

  This study is trying to see if measuring a specific substance in urine can help predict if people starting thiazide diuretics will develop low sodium levels.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Móstoles and 2 other locations · NCT05542056

• Identifying treatment targets for bleeding in patients with spontaneous brain hemorrhage

  This study is testing if a special imaging technique can help find the source of bleeding in patients with sudden brain hemorrhages to improve their treatment options.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05504941

• Monitoring cardiovascular rehabilitation outcomes in Switzerland

  This study looks at how a 12-week heart rehabilitation program in Switzerland affects patients' heart health and helps identify those at higher risk for heart problems.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05500859

• Database for Rezum Water Vapor Therapy for Prostate Issues

  This study is testing how well Rezum water vapor therapy works for men with prostate issues and urinary symptoms by collecting data from 1000 patients over five years.

  Recruiting at 16 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Graz and 18 other locations · NCT05495633

• Exploring factors that predict treatment response in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis

  This study is trying to find out what factors help predict how well new patients with polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis will respond to steroid treatment.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05479448

• LSD for people with alcohol use disorder

  This study will see if one or two doses of LSD can help adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder drink less and stay sober longer compared with an active placebo.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT05474989

• Canakinumab treatment for low blood sugar after weight loss surgery

  This study is testing if a medication called canakinumab can help people who have had weight loss surgery manage low blood sugar after meals.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 3 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT05401578

• Using symptoms and vital signs to improve triage for emergency patients

  This project will try a tool that combines vital signs, symptoms, mobility, and consciousness to predict 30-day risk for adult emergency department patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05400707

• Using 4D-MRI to identify liver fibrosis

  This study is testing a new way to use 4D-MRI to help doctors see how stiff the liver is, which could improve the diagnosis of liver fibrosis in people with chronic liver diseases.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Liestal, Basel-Landschaft and 1 other locations · NCT05385237

• Virtual reality training to prevent aggression in psychiatric patients

  This study is testing a new virtual reality training program to see if it can help reduce aggressive behaviors in psychiatric patients, both those in the justice system and those receiving regular care.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT05293834

• Imaging axonal damage and repair in multiple sclerosis

  This study is testing new MRI techniques to see how axons are damaged and repaired in people with multiple sclerosis over two years.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05177523

• Training surgeons with virtual reality for gallbladder surgery

  This study tests if virtual reality training can help surgeons perform gallbladder surgery better and reduce the risk of injuries during the procedure.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05169073

• Investigating antibodies in primary Epstein-Barr virus infection

  This study is trying to see how antibodies behave in people with a first-time Epstein-Barr virus infection and how it might relate to autoimmune diseases.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05127980

• Investigating biofilm formation on temporary dental implant components

  This study is testing if a new type of dental implant material can reduce harmful bacteria buildup compared to the standard material to help prevent gum diseases.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05122897

• New approaches to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  This study is trying to find new ways to fight tough bacteria that cause infections like urinary tract infections and pneumonia by looking at patient samples to understand how these germs work.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT05017766

• Treatment for recurrent or progressive meningiomas using a new radiolabelled somatostatin antagonist

  This study is testing a new treatment using a special type of radiation to see if it can help people with recurring or worsening meningiomas feel better compared to a standard treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT04997317

• Mapping the causes of new-onset atrial fibrillation after heart surgery

  This study is trying to find out where new heart rhythm problems start in patients who develop them after heart surgery, to help figure out how to prevent them in the future.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Sankt Pölten and 1 other locations · NCT04964765

• Using wheat beer to prevent delirium in ICU patients

  This study is testing if giving ICU patients at risk of delirium daily wheat beer instead of water can help prevent them from developing delirium.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04876742

• Comparing two surgical techniques for recurrent patellar dislocation

  This study is testing two different surgical methods for fixing recurring kneecap dislocation to see which one helps patients feel better and have fewer problems afterward.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT04849130

• Observational study on Guillain-Barre Syndrome at a single center

  This study looks at the experiences of adults with Guillain-Barre Syndrome over the last 15 years to see how often it occurs, what symptoms they have, and how different treatments affect their recovery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04829526

• Detecting spinal cord lesions in multiple sclerosis using advanced MRI techniques

  This study is testing a new MRI technique to see if it can better detect spinal cord lesions in people with multiple sclerosis.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04819737

• Observational study on postpartum hypertension

  This study looks at how high blood pressure after giving birth affects women's heart and kidney health over time and tries to find out what factors might increase their risk.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04690660

• Evaluating cardiac biomarkers for early detection of bypass graft occlusion

  This study is testing if measuring a specific heart protein can help doctors spot early signs of problems with bypass grafts in patients who have heart surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Zagreb and 2 other locations · NCT04595630

• Enhancing platelet function to reduce bleeding

  This study is testing if a treatment called Wilate® can help patients in the ICU who are bleeding by improving their platelet function and reducing the need for blood transfusions.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04555785

• Investigating circulating tumor cells in cancer patients

  This study is testing blood samples from adult cancer patients to see if circulating tumor cells can help us understand their cancer better and predict how they might do in the future.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT04520672

• Registry for understanding the natural course of pustular psoriasis

  This study is tracking how pustular psoriasis changes over five years to help understand flare-ups and the effects of treatments on patients.

  Recruiting at 8 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · München and 7 other locations · NCT04359394

• Evaluating the Use of Advance Directives in Intensive Care

  This study looks at how having advance directives affects the health outcomes of adults in the intensive care unit at University Hospital Basel.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Aarau and 1 other locations · NCT04348318

• Using neural networks to analyze cleft palate shapes

  This study is testing a new computer program that uses pictures to create 3D models of cleft palates in infants to make treatment planning easier and better for patients.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04342234

• Using supplementary implants to support removable dental prostheses for partial edentulism

  This study tests whether adding extra dental implants can improve the comfort and satisfaction of people with partial tooth loss who use removable dentures.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04276246

• Understanding treatment effects in adult patients with status epilepticus

  This study looks at how different treatments for adults with status epilepticus can improve their outcomes by tracking patient data from two hospitals.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Aarau and 1 other locations · NCT04204863

• Creating a database for tracking drug-resistant bacterial infections in Switzerland

  This study is creating a database to help track drug-resistant bacterial infections in Switzerland, connecting information from hospitals and veterinary labs to improve public health responses.

  Recruiting at 5 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 4 other locations · NCT04172025

• Pharmacogenetic testing for patients with drug reactions or therapy failure

  This study is trying to see if testing patients' genes can help find safer and more effective medications for those who have had bad reactions or who aren't getting better with their current treatments.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04154553

• Understanding sepsis in ICU patients using advanced data analysis

  This study looks at patients with sepsis in ICUs to see if advanced data analysis can help find new ways to diagnose the condition better.

  Recruiting at 13 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 15 other locations · NCT04130789

• Evaluating quality of life after treatments for pelvic organ prolapse

  This study is trying to see how different treatments for pelvic organ prolapse affect the quality of life and incontinence in patients over time.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04110821

• Investigating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a Swiss hospital

  This study looks at how often antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause infections in patients at a Swiss hospital to see how they can better manage these tough infections.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04098133

• Using hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections in women

  This study is testing whether a combination of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate can help women who often get urinary tract infections by reducing the number of infections they experience.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT04095572

• Identifying triggers and progression of heart failure

  This study looks at patients with heart failure to see what causes it and how it gets worse, while also testing if digoxin can help those whose heart failure is triggered by fast heartbeats.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT04000061

• Elective sigmoid resection for recurrent diverticulitis: does it help bowel function and quality of life?

  This study looks at whether elective sigmoid surgery improves bowel function and quality of life for people with recurring uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis who may or may not need surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03994978

• Bicycle exercise and lifestyle changes for newly diagnosed diabetes

  This study tests whether a bicycle exercise program combined with lifestyle changes can help people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City and 2 other locations · NCT03827382

• Registry of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter-based ablation

  This study is tracking patients with atrial fibrillation who are getting a specific heart procedure to see how well it works over time.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel and 1 other locations · NCT03718364

• Registry for trauma treatment outcomes in Switzerland

  This study is collecting information on how critically injured patients are treated in Swiss hospitals to see how to improve their care and outcomes.

  Recruiting at 12 sites University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Aarau and 11 other locations · NCT03526029

• Using a pacifier to fix dental issues in young children

  This study is testing if a special pacifier can help fix dental problems in young children who have been using pacifiers or bottles for a long time.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03513003

• Investigating the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals

  This study is trying to find out how antibiotic-resistant bacteria spread in hospitals by looking at samples from patients over 16 years to see if the hospital or outside sources are more responsible for infections.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03465683

• Testing melatonin for treating hypoactive delirium in older adults

  This study is testing if melatonin can help older adults with hypoactive delirium feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03438526

• Predicting Delirium Risk After Heart Surgery Using a New Cognitive Tool

  This study is testing a new app to see if it can help doctors predict which older patients are at risk of developing confusion after heart surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03360838

• Using expanded natural killer cells after haploidentical stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

  This study is testing whether giving special immune cells from a related donor after a stem cell transplant can help people with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes fight off cancer and prevent it from coming back.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT03300492

• Comparing rapid steroid discontinuation to tapering in patients with inflammatory disorders

  This study is testing whether stopping steroid treatment suddenly is safer and more effective than gradually reducing the dose for people with inflammatory disorders.

  Recruiting at 10 sites Phase 4 University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Frankfurt and 15 other locations · NCT03153527

• Investigating taste responses in obese individuals before and after weight loss surgery

  This study is trying to see how weight loss surgery changes the way morbidly obese people taste food and how their brains respond to it.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel · NCT02902198

• Perioperative Myocardial Injury After Non-cardiac Surgery: Incidence and Outcomes

  This study tests how often perioperative myocardial injury happens after major non-cardiac surgery and what outcomes follow, using hs-cTnT screening.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · Basel, Canton of Basel-City · NCT02573532

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

158, 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 36 countries. The most sites are in Switzerland (156 trials), Germany (13 trials), Austria (10 trials), Italy (7 trials), Croatia (5 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 11, Phase 4: 6, Phase 1: 5, Phase 1/2: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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