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Clinical trials and research at University of Cologne

• 20Clinical trials
• 5Countries

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All recruiting trials (20)

• Dapagliflozin to slow kidney decline in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

  This will test if taking dapagliflozin every day slows kidney function loss in adults 18–60 with rapidly progressing ADPKD.

  Recruiting at 24 sites Phase 3 University of Cologne · Feldkirch and 29 other locations · NCT07280585

• Improving care for patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis

  This study is trying to improve care for adults newly diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis by collecting their health information and samples to better understand the disease.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University of Cologne · Bonn and 5 other locations · NCT06875336

• Understanding vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients

  This study looks at how well vaccines work for people with weakened immune systems, like those with blood cancers or on certain treatments, to help improve their protection against respiratory viruses.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · NCT06612515

• Comparing cataract surgery with a new corneal transplant technique for patients with cataracts and Fuchs dystrophy

  This study is testing whether a new corneal transplant technique combined with cataract surgery can improve vision and quality of life for people with cataracts and Fuchs dystrophy compared to standard cataract surgery alone.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Aarhus N, Central Jutland and 3 other locations · NCT06425666

• Managing sodium levels in patients with severe kidney disease

  This study tests how giving water and salt to adults with severe kidney disease can help balance their sodium levels and improve their health.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT06408077

• Skin-to-skin contact for preterm infants at birth

  This study is testing whether immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth can help moderate and late preterm infants develop better and cope with stress.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, Northrhine-westfalia · NCT05975203

• Measuring stress in fathers of preterm and term infants using hair cortisol

  This study looks at stress levels in fathers of preterm babies compared to those with full-term babies by testing their hair for cortisol and checking in with them over six months.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, Northrhine-westfalia · NCT05969431

• Registry for genomic medicine in lung cancer in Germany

  This study is collecting information from lung cancer patients in Germany to see how their treatment and outcomes can be improved.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT05934032

• Improving corneal transplant success with pre-treatment

  This study tests if a treatment called corneal crosslinking can help improve the success of corneal transplants for patients at high risk of complications.

  Recruiting at 7 sites University of Cologne · München, Bavaria and 6 other locations · NCT05870566

• Dietary changes for living kidney donors

  This study is testing different diets for living kidney donors to see if they can help protect their kidneys and improve health before surgery.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT05709600

• Evaluating electrolyte balance in hyponatremia treatment

  This study is trying to see how different treatments for low sodium levels in the blood affect electrolyte balance and fluid changes in patients with hyponatremia.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT05692726

• Combination treatment for patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma

  This study is testing a new combination of treatments for adults with primary central nervous system lymphoma who can't have high-dose chemotherapy to see if it helps them get better and live longer.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Cologne · Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg and 5 other locations · NCT05583071

• Combining pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma

  This study is testing if adding pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help people with relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma feel better and have fewer side effects.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT04838652

• Individualized immunotherapy for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma

  This study is testing a personalized treatment using a new drug for young people with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma to see if it can help them avoid harsh chemotherapy and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Cologne · Cologne · NCT04837859

• Registry for Hantavirus Infections

  This study is collecting information from patients with hantavirus infections to see how the illness affects them and the costs of treatment, especially since these infections are becoming more common in Europe.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, North-Rhine Westfalia · NCT04323904

• Registry for tracking leptospirosis cases

  This study is gathering information from patients with invasive leptospirosis to better understand the disease and improve future treatments.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · NCT04288674

• Registry for patients with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Minimal Change Disease

  This study is setting up a registry to collect health information and samples from kids and adults with certain kidney diseases to help researchers learn more about them and improve treatments.

  Recruiting at 10 sites University of Cologne · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia and 11 other locations · NCT03949972

• Registry for invasive Candida infections

  This study is collecting information about invasive Candida infections to help doctors understand how often they happen, who is most at risk, and how well different treatments work.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · NCT03450005

• Registry for patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease treated with Tolvaptan

  This study is collecting information from patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease who are being treated with Tolvaptan to see how well the treatment works in real life.

  Recruiting at 10 sites University of Cologne · Müllheim, Baden-Wurttemberg and 11 other locations · NCT02497521

• Global registry for emerging invasive fungal infections

  This study is collecting information about invasive fungal infections to better understand how they spread, how they are diagnosed, and how well different treatments work for people affected by them.

  Recruiting University of Cologne · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia · NCT01731353

Quick answers

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

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

Where are these trials running?

In 5 countries. The most sites are in Germany (20 trials), Netherlands (2 trials), Spain (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: 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.

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