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Clinical trials and research at University Hospital, Ghent
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 99 clinical trials run by University Hospital, Ghent that are recruiting, at sites in 12 countries (most in Belgium (99), Netherlands (3), Italy (2)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (4), Phase 4 (3), Phase 3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 99Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 12Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (99)
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Knife-assisted full-thickness resection for rectal lesions in a multicenter setting
A multicenter study tests knife-assisted full-thickness resection (kFTR) to remove rectal lesions in adults and see how well it works and how safe it is.
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How well beta-lactam antibiotics reach tissue in critically ill children
This study tests whether three common beta-lactam antibiotics reach sufficient tissue levels in the muscles of critically ill children.
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Understanding how fatigue and activity change during treatment for advanced or metastatic lung cancer
This study follows adults with advanced or metastatic lung cancer starting chemo or immunotherapy to see how fatigue and daily activity change over time.
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Optimizing Gait Rehabilitation After Stroke
This study tests a virtual-reality breathing? (VR) feedback tool to improve arm swing and walking balance for people who recently had a stroke.
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A web-based tool to help predict submucosal invasive cancer in large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps
A web-based decision aid is being tested to see if it can help endoscopists predict cancer invasion in large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps during live colonoscopies.
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Endoscopic Tip Control Using a Novel STSC Scoring System (HAM Study)
This study tests a web-based scoring system to measure how well endoscopists control the snare tip during STSC on an ex vivo model, using training to see if skill improves.
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How paracetamol and cefazolin behave in normal-weight and overweight children
This study will test how paracetamol and cefazolin move through the body in children aged 2–15 who are normal weight or overweight during minor elective surgery.
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Intraoral scanning and CBCT for detecting dental plaque and cavities
This project tests whether intraoral scans and CBCT can accurately detect dental plaque and cavities in adults aged 18 to 70.
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Emotion regulation in people who experience repetitive negative thinking
This project will use harmless infrared brain imaging to see if people who habitually ruminate show different brain responses during emotion-regulation tasks compared with matched healthy adults.
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Blood flow restriction training to improve muscle, bone, and quality of life in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta type I
This trial will test whether a 12-week home-based low-intensity blood flow restriction exercise program can increase muscle and bone strength and improve quality of life for adults with osteogenesis imperfecta type I.
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Measuring airway opening during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This project tests whether the Airway Opening Index (AOI) measured from capnograms during CPR in adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is common and linked to return of spontaneous circulation.
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My Care My Voice: helping patients and clinicians start palliative care conversations
This program tries to help oncologists, hospital staff, and adults with advanced cancer start timely palliative care conversations using brief materials and simple workflow changes in three Belgian hospitals.
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New sEMG electrode placement for calf muscles after stroke
This project will test whether new electrode placement guidelines give more accurate calf muscle sEMG readings in adults who had a stroke and have calf muscle atrophy.
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Aurora test to select the best day-5 embryo for ICSI and blastocyst transfer.
This will test whether the Aurora test (RNA analysis of the egg's surrounding cumulus cells) helps pick the best day‑5 embryo for women up to 40 having ICSI with fresh or frozen single blastocyst transfer.
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Pain during IUS insertion: traditional method vs ultrasound-guided (TAS) technique
This study tests whether using a transabdominal ultrasound (TAS) guided method reduces pain for women getting an intrauterine system for contraception or treatment.
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Personalized computer-guided planning for radioembolization in liver cancer
This project will try using patient-specific computer models of liver blood flow to predict where radioactive microspheres go during transarterial radioembolization for people with hepatocellular carcinoma.
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3D transvaginal ultrasound and gel infusion sonography compared with MRI to find a uterine septum
This study will see if 3D transvaginal ultrasound and gel infusion sonography can detect a uterine septum as accurately as MRI in women aged 18–45 who are suspected to have one.
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Comparing Ceriter Stride-One smart insoles with GRAIL gait measurements
We will test whether Ceriter Stride-One pressure-sensitive insoles give the same gait measurements as the GRAIL system for people with stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or acquired/traumatic brain injury who can walk independently for at least six minutes.
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Radiofrequency ablation to shrink benign thyroid nodules
This project will try radiofrequency ablation to shrink symptomatic benign or autonomously functioning thyroid nodules in adults and see if it improves symptoms and quality of life.
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TCAF versus MTUN with soft tissue grafts for a single gum recession in the lower premolar area
This compares whether a tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF) or a modified tunnel (MTUN), each combined with a connective tissue graft, gives better root coverage for adults with a single gum recession in the lower premolar area.
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CAF versus TCAF with connective tissue grafts for multiple maxillary gum recessions
This comparison will test whether coronally advanced flap (CAF) or tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF), each combined with a connective tissue graft, provides better root coverage for adults with multiple gum recessions in the upper jaw.
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Accelerated rTMS for hospitalized patients with OCD
We will test whether adding accelerated rTMS (dTMS or iTBS) to inpatient ERP helps adults hospitalized with moderate-to-severe OCD.
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Blood flow restriction training to improve recovery after Achilles tendon repair
This trial will test whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard rehabilitation helps adults recover muscle strength and tendon function after surgical repair of an Achilles tendon rupture.
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Orofacial muscle training for children with obstructive sleep apnea
This trial will test whether 12 weeks of orofacial muscle exercises help children aged 6–12 with obstructive sleep apnea (AHI > 1) sleep better and feel better during the day.
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Orofacial muscle therapy for children with Down syndrome or Prader–Willi syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea
We will test whether 20 weeks of orofacial myofunctional therapy can reduce obstructive sleep apnea and improve sleep-related quality of life in children with Down syndrome or Prader–Willi syndrome.
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Intra‑osseous anesthesia for removing a permanent molar in children under general anesthesia
We'll test whether intra‑osseous (tooth‑only) anesthesia given to children aged 6–12 having a permanent molar removed under general anesthesia reduces postoperative pain, numbness, and accidental lip or cheek biting.
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Oral health as a predictor of pneumonia and swallowing recovery after stroke
This study will try to see if checking oral health early after a stroke can predict who will get stroke-associated pneumonia or have slower swallowing recovery.
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ICU clinicians' early judgment of six-month recovery after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
This project will test whether ICU doctors and nurses can, within the first 24 hours after admission, predict a patient's six-month brain recovery and quality of life after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Tracking suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts in Flanders
This project collects detailed information about people in Flanders who have suicidal thoughts or who have survived suicide attempts to see how often these events happen, which methods are used, and whether they get follow-up care.
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Optimizing how to isolate extracellular vesicles from human follicular fluid
This study is testing different ways to separate tiny particles from human follicular fluid to see which method works best for understanding their role in egg development.
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Comparing two gum‑repositioning surgeries with connective tissue grafts for multiple recessions in the lower front teeth
This trial will test whether the coronally advanced flap (CAF) or the tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF), both with connective tissue grafts, gives better root coverage for people with multiple gum recessions on their lower front teeth.
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Using Positive End-Expiratory Pressure during CPR for Cardiac Arrest
This study is testing if using a special breathing technique during CPR can help adults who have a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive better and have good brain function afterwards.
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Precision dosing of beta-lactam antibiotics in critically ill children
This study tests whether using model-informed precision dosing can help critically ill kids reach target antibiotic levels earlier when treated with amoxicillin-clavulanate, piperacillin-tazobactam, or meropenem.
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Exploring the financial and emotional effects of cleft palate
This study looks at how having a cleft lip and/or palate affects the finances and emotions of children and their parents to better understand their challenges.
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Comparing speech interventions for children with cleft palate
This study is trying to find out if high or low intensity speech therapy works better for children with cleft palate by talking to the kids, their caregivers, and speech therapists about their experiences.
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Polyphenol metabolism patterns in people with type 2 diabetes
This project will test whether people with type 2 diabetes process dietary polyphenols differently than age-matched people without diabetes by giving an oral polyphenol challenge and measuring blood, urine, gut transit, and microbial breakdown.
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Investigating the effects of cold atmospheric plasma on peritoneal tumor tissue
This study is testing if a new treatment using cold plasma can help shrink tumor tissue in patients with peritoneal metastases before surgery.
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Evaluating a psychoeducation tool for victims of violence in Belgian hospitals
This study is testing a new educational tool to help healthcare workers better support and care for victims of violence in hospitals.
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Exercise testing in girls with Turner Syndrome
This study tests how well girls aged 8-18 with Turner Syndrome can exercise by measuring their heart and lung performance during a special exercise test.
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Investigating reasons for longer hospital stays after lung surgery
This study looks at why some patients stay in the hospital longer after lung surgery and aims to find ways to improve their recovery.
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Improving brain intervention planning using vascular mapping
This study is testing new ways to plan brain surgeries for aneurysms and AVMs to make them safer and more effective by using advanced mapping and computer models.
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Using a digital tool to improve kidney surgery planning
This study is testing a new digital tool to see if it helps doctors plan kidney surgery better for patients with localized kidney cancer compared to just using regular CT scans.
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Using real-time feedback to improve ventilation during cardiac arrest.
This study tests if giving real-time feedback on breathing during cardiac arrest helps improve the effectiveness of ventilation for patients in need of resuscitation.
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Investigating how brain activity affects arm movement during walking after stroke
This study tests how brain activity affects arm movement while walking in people who have had a stroke compared to healthy individuals.
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Investigating antibiotic dosing in critically ill children on ECMO
This study is testing if the current antibiotic doses are strong enough to help critically ill children on ECMO get better.
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Optimizing biologic dosing for psoriasis treatment
This study is testing if a new way of adjusting psoriasis medication based on blood tests can work just as well as the usual method over 18 months.
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Using spatial navigation to detect early Alzheimer's disease.
This study is testing if using spatial navigation tasks can help spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease in people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia.
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Psilocybin treatment for patients with severe depression
This study is testing if psilocybin therapy can help hospitalized patients with severe depression who haven't found relief from other treatments.
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Combining brain stimulation and therapy to reduce worrying
This study is testing if combining brain stimulation with therapy can help people who often worry less than just therapy alone.
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Comparing two radiotherapy schedules for breast cancer treatment
This study is testing two different schedules of radiotherapy for breast cancer to see which one causes fewer side effects and helps patients feel better.
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Understanding IgE Responses in Allergic and Non-Allergic Conditions
This study is trying to understand how the immune system produces IgE in people with allergic rhinitis and asthma to see how it differs from those without allergies.
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Training endoscopists to recognize and interpret resection scars after polyp removal
This study tests whether an online training tool helps endoscopists of any experience better detect recurrent or residual adenoma at endoscopic resection scars using images from colonoscopy.
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Progestin-primed ovarian stimulation with corifollitropin alfa versus standard rFSH/GnRH antagonist (crossover)
This study will test whether progestin-primed ovarian stimulation using a single-dose corifollitropin alfa improves patient satisfaction and compliance while producing similar ovarian response compared with conventional recombinant FSH plus a GnRH antagonist in women having their first IVF/ICSI cycle for fertility pres
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Using fat-derived cells to treat knee arthritis
This study is testing whether fat cells taken from liposuction can help relieve knee arthritis pain and improve function with fewer treatments.
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Training infants with cleft palate to use signs for better speech development
This study tests whether teaching one-year-old children with cleft palate to use signs along with talking can help them develop better speech skills.
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Telecoaching program to increase physical activity after lung cancer surgery
This study is testing a 12-week telecoaching program to see if it can help people who have had lung cancer surgery become more active and improve their recovery.
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Immuno-virological Evaluation of People Living with HIV
This study will test immune and viral factors in two groups of people with HIV who have been on stable ART for different lengths of time.
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Observational study on biological treatments for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
This study is looking at how well new biological treatments work for adults with severe chronic sinus issues and nasal polyps, while also checking how these treatments affect symptoms over time.
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Using glycomics to predict liver transplant outcomes
This study is testing a new test that looks at sugars in the blood to see if it can help predict how well liver transplant patients will do in their first year after surgery.
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Using serum glycomics to predict liver cancer recurrence after transplantation
This study is testing whether changes in certain sugars in the blood can help predict if liver cancer will come back in patients who have had a liver transplant.
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Endometrial ablation for women with heavy menstrual bleeding
This study is testing if a procedure called NovaSure can help women aged 35 to 50 with heavy menstrual bleeding find relief when medications haven't worked.
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Effects of hormone therapy and exercise on health in postmenopausal women
This study tests if combining exercise with hormone therapy can improve health markers in postmenopausal women.
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Comparing Duramesh and Polydioxanone for Closing Abdominal Surgery Incisions
This study is testing whether using Duramesh or polydioxanone stitches for closing abdominal surgery cuts leads to fewer problems and better recovery for patients.
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Optimizing treatment for acute neonatal hyperammonemia
This study is testing a new way to personalize dialysis treatment for newborns with high ammonia levels to see if it can improve their health outcomes.
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Obsidian Glue in a Stapled Esophagogastric Connection After Esophagectomy
This trial tests whether a new autologous biomatrix glue called Obsidian® can reduce leaks after a stapled connection between the esophagus and stomach in adults undergoing esophageal cancer surgery.
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Evaluating a new method for inserting a copper intrauterine contraceptive device
This study is testing a new tool for safely and effectively placing a copper IUD in healthy women aged 18 to 48 to see if it works better than current methods.
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Using high-resolution PET-CT imaging during lung surgery
This study tests whether using advanced imaging during lung surgery can help doctors see if they've removed all the cancer and make better decisions while operating.
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Searching for RNA biomarkers in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
This study is trying to find new RNA markers in blood samples that can help diagnose Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer in patients.
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Preventing adhesions after myomectomy surgery
This study is testing whether a special gel used during myomectomy surgery can help prevent scar tissue from forming in women aged 18 to 45, which could improve their chances of getting pregnant later.
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Profiling blood biomarkers in patients with systemic inflammatory diseases
This study is testing how different blood markers change over time in people with systemic inflammatory diseases to improve diagnosis and treatment options.
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Using a special stent to help reverse gastric bypass surgery
This study is testing whether a special stent can help people who need their gastric bypass reversed feel better and improve their nutrition without needing surgery.
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New treatment method for reducing suicidality after a crisis
This study is testing a new short-term treatment for people who have recently tried to harm themselves to see if it can help reduce feelings of hopelessness and improve support from family and friends.
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Training program for endovascular procedures using simulation
This study is testing a new training program that uses virtual reality and online learning to help surgical trainees improve their endovascular skills and see how well they keep those skills after training.
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Surgery to prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients
This study is testing whether a special surgery can help prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients who are having their lymph nodes removed.
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Assessing lymphedema in women treated for gynecologic cancer
This study is trying to see how often women treated for gynecologic cancer develop swelling in their legs and if wearing special compression garments can help prevent it from getting worse.
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Using echocardiography to diagnose fetal growth issues in twin pregnancies
This study is testing if a special heart ultrasound can help doctors spot growth problems in twins before they are born, while also looking at how air pollution might affect their health.
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Observational study on urinary tract infections after stent removal
This study looks at whether removing ureteral stents at home or in a clinic affects the chances of getting urinary tract infections in adults.
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Comparing weight loss programs for children with fatty liver disease
This study is trying to see if kids with fatty liver disease do better with weight loss programs at home or in a residential setting.
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Predicting surgery success after chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer
This study is testing new ways to see if surgery can help people with pancreatic cancer after they have chemotherapy, to make sure only those who really need it go through the operation.
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Rehabilitation program for children recovering from cancer treatment
This study is testing a new rehabilitation program to help children and teens who have finished cancer treatment improve their strength, energy, and overall quality of life.
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Using beetroot juice to improve recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests if drinking beetroot juice before colorectal surgery can help adults recover faster and reduce complications after the operation.
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Observational analysis of silicone gel-filled testicular implants
This study is trying to see how well silicone gel-filled testicular implants work and how satisfied patients are after getting them, for people who need these implants due to various medical conditions.
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Exploring daily movement behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at how people with type 2 diabetes move throughout the day to see how their activity levels affect their health and to help create better lifestyle tips for managing the condition.
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Assessing genital sensitivity and sexual function after gender-affirming surgery
This study is trying to see how gender-affirming surgery affects genital sensitivity and sexual function in transgender individuals.
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Collecting normal gait data using an advanced treadmill
This study is trying to collect normal walking patterns from healthy people using a special treadmill to help doctors spot walking problems in patients.
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Collecting data from patients admitted to the Stroke unit
This study is collecting health information from patients in the Stroke unit to help improve future stroke care and research.
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Hysteroscopy for treating retained products of conception after miscarriage
This study tests whether a procedure called hysteroscopy helps women who had a miscarriage and still have some pregnancy tissue to get pregnant again faster compared to just waiting it out.
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Understanding Mullerian Anomalies in Women
This study is trying to learn more about rare reproductive system conditions in women to see how better diagnosis and less invasive surgeries can help improve their fertility and overall health.
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Evaluating the use of 18F-FDG-PET-CT for bladder cancer treatment decisions
This study is testing whether special imaging can help doctors make better treatment decisions for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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Observing treatment outcomes for vaginal prolapse in women
This study tests how well different treatments for vaginal prolapse, like surgery and using a pessary, work for women and how they feel about them over time.
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Analyzing the Role of Extracellular Vesicles in HIV Infection
This study looks at how tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, behave in people with HIV before and after starting treatment to see if they can help us understand the infection better.
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Understanding Mullerian Anomalies and Their Treatment
This study is trying to learn more about rare reproductive system conditions in women to see how they affect fertility and if new diagnostic tools and surgeries can help improve treatment.
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Hormone treatment for postmenopausal women and its effects on Alzheimer's disease
This study tests if hormone replacement therapy can help postmenopausal women, with or without a history of breast cancer, by looking at its effects on dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Study on urethroplasty for urethral stricture disease
This study is testing how well urethroplasty works for treating urethral stricture disease in different groups of people, including men, women, transgender individuals, and children.
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Evaluating outcomes of a new penile implant for transgender men after surgery
This study is testing a new penile implant designed for transgender men to see if it can help improve erectile function after surgery.
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Assessing immune and viral changes during early HIV infection
This study is testing how the immune system and HIV levels change in people who start treatment right after getting HIV to help understand the virus better.
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Uterus transplantation from a deceased donor
This study is testing if women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome can become pregnant by receiving a uterus from a deceased donor and using frozen embryos.
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Understanding antibiotic dosing in critically ill children
This study is trying to find the best antibiotic doses for critically ill children in the hospital to make sure they get effective treatment with fewer side effects.
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Investigating the effects of hormonal therapy in transsexual individuals
This study is trying to see how hormonal therapy affects the physical and mental health of transgender individuals across different centers in Europe.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University Hospital, Ghent are recruiting right now?
99, 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 12 countries. The most sites are in Belgium (99 trials), Netherlands (3 trials), Italy (2 trials), Denmark (1 trial), Austria (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 4, Phase 4: 3, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.