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• Long-term outcomes after vacuum-induced tamponade for postpartum hemorrhage

  This study will look at women who had postpartum hemorrhage treated with vacuum-induced tamponade at a Zurich hospital to see how they fared over time, including future pregnancies and fertility.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07885072

• Add-on Sildenafil Before Exercise in PAH to See if Max Workload Improves

  This study tests whether taking 20 mg sildenafil right before exercise helps people with pulmonary arterial hypertension perform more work during cardiopulmonary testing.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07824674

• Fatigue Investigation Using Digital Outcomes

  This study tests whether digital monitoring with a smartphone app and wearables can track fatigue in people with MS or long COVID, compared with healthy volunteers.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University of Zurich · Basel, Basel and 5 other locations · NCT07783074

• Impact of ambient air vs nasal liquid oxygen on exercise performance in pulmonary vascular disease

  This study tests whether using nasal liquid oxygen during a 6-minute walk test changes how far patients with PAH or CTEPH can walk compared to breathing room air.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07777445

• Liquid oxygen vs ambient air during a 6-minute walk in people with pulmonary vascular disease

  This study tests whether walking with liquid oxygen at about 4 L/min helps or hinders distance walked compared with walking on room air in adults with PAH or CTEPH living in Switzerland.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07777367

• Daily adjustment of radiation dose in MRI-guided SBRT for abdominal and pelvic tumors

  This trial tests whether adjusting the radiation dose in real-time during MRI-guided SBRT improves targeting for abdominal or pelvic tumors.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07687147

• Global health study on hidradenitis suppurativa

  This study tests how people with hidradenitis suppurativa access care and what treatments they receive across different health systems.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07659769

• Global Health Look at Atopic Dermatitis

  A worldwide, multicenter study tests how people with atopic dermatitis access care and treat it, using data from routine medical records.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07659756

• Global psoriasis care patterns and outcomes (observational)

  This study tests how psoriasis is managed across different health systems by following patients over time to see care access, treatments, disease severity, and quality of life.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07634016

• Natural cervical ripening to delay pharmacological induction of labor

  This pilot study tests whether nipple stimulation and membrane sweeping can help some pregnant people go into labor on their own without needing drugs.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07587632

• Hormone and metabolic patterns in hypothalamus-like brain cells from people with anorexia nervosa

  This study will test whether hypothalamic-like neurons made from adult women with long-standing anorexia nervosa respond differently to metabolic hormones than neurons from healthy women.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07580209

• Sleep, Stress and Migraine — Personalized Sleep and Stress Training

  This project tries to see if using a WHOOP wearable and daily app questions to track sleep and stress can identify personal triggers and deliver tailored sleep and stress recommendations to reduce migraine attacks in adults with episodic migraine.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07573488

• TUBSIS 2.0 — an online program to help adults reduce or quit smoking and vaping

  This program tests whether a free, anonymous, 4-week web-based course using mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavior-change techniques helps German-, English-, and Turkish-speaking adults who smoke or vape reduce or quit tobacco.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07568483

• Brain blood flow changes after successful clot removal in acute ischemic stroke

  This study will use a special MRI blood-oxygenation breathing test to see if it can detect patients with acute ischemic stroke who do not improve after successful clot removal.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07534319

• Sex differences in postoperative delirium and whether family visits help

  This study looks to see if a patient’s sex changes the risk of delirium after non-cardiac surgery and whether family visits can help prevent it, especially in adults 65 and older.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07502391

• Robotic-assisted versus conventional bronchoscopy for cryobiopsy to diagnose interstitial lung disease

  This trial will test whether robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT finds better biopsy samples than conventional fluoroscopy-guided bronchoscopy in adults who need a lung biopsy for suspected interstitial lung disease.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne and 1 other locations · NCT07500818

• How bladder microbes and immune signals affect lower urinary tract health

  This project will test whether differences in bladder microbes and immune signals are linked to urinary tract health in adults with and without various urinary conditions.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07494864

• Dynamic individualized risk profiling for patients receiving CD19 CAR T-cell therapy

  This project tries a combined blood, imaging, and lab test to predict which adults with relapsed or refractory B‑cell lymphoma will do well after CD19 CAR T‑cell therapy.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07472972

• Timed smartphone support to boost social connections for people waiting for outpatient psychotherapy

  This project tests whether a smartphone-based just-in-time support program can reduce daily depressive symptoms and increase received social support for adults waiting for outpatient psychotherapy.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07471529

• Sound-based sleep stimulation to boost brain training in Parkinson's with mild cognitive impairment

  This test will see if playing gentle, phase-targeted sounds during sleep together with a five-week home cognitive training program helps people with Parkinson's disease and mild cognitive impairment get more benefit from training.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07441915

• How acute low-oxygen levels affect the right side of the heart in asthma

  This study tests how short-term exposure to simulated high-altitude oxygen levels affects right heart function in adults with asthma.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07431580

• How short-term low oxygen exposure affects the right side of the heart in healthy adults

  We test whether short-term reduced oxygen (simulated 2,500 m and 4,000 m) changes right ventricular function in healthy adults at rest and during light exercise.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT07431567

• Right-heart response to short-term low oxygen in people with past HAPE

  This trial tests whether brief exposure to simulated high altitude (low oxygen) changes right-heart function in adults who previously had high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07431554

• Adding Street Racket to outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation

  This project will test whether Street Racket, a simple group racket game, can be added to outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with chronic lung disease to make sessions more acceptable and engaging.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT07430943

• Speech-based test to estimate relapse risk in psychosis

  This project will try using weekly smartphone speech recordings and short self-reports to see if an automated system can predict relapse risk in people with psychosis.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Klecany and 6 other locations · NCT07397975

• Gentle nighttime sounds to boost deep sleep and slow brain changes in iRBD and early Parkinson's

  This test will see if playing gentle sounds during sleep can boost deep slow-wave sleep and slow brain changes in people with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder or early Parkinson's disease.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07355842

• Geriatric assessment before CAR‑T or bispecific antibody therapy to predict side effects and outcomes in older adults

  This study will test whether a brief geriatric assessment done before CAR‑T or bispecific antibody treatment can help predict side effects and outcomes for people aged 65 and older with aggressive lymphoma or multiple myeloma.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Bern and 1 other locations · NCT07309497

• Vortioxetine for newly diagnosed glioblastoma

  Aimed at adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, this study tests whether the antidepressant vortioxetine can help alongside standard treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07284628

• SuperCable vs. steel wires for closing the sternum after heart surgery

  This trial tests whether SuperCable sternal closure helps the bone heal faster and reduces pain after heart surgery compared with conventional steel wires in adults undergoing CABG.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07251881

• Lung volume changes with synchronized noninvasive ventilator support in preterm infants

  This study will use a noninvasive imaging belt to see if synchronized ventilator inflations produce larger lung volumes than unsynchronized or backup inflations in very preterm infants on sNIPPV.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07237139

• Reducing masseter (jaw) muscle stiffness with a heat pad or a massage gun

  This study will test whether using a commercial heat pad or a commercial massage gun can reduce stiffness of the masseter (jaw) muscle in adults to help guide options for people with TMD.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07237087

• Role of the LC-NA System in Sleep Fragmentation

  This study tests whether low or high doses of dexmedetomidine can reduce sleep disruption caused by auditory noise in healthy adults.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07167316

• Understanding heart failure through detailed patient profiles and molecular profiling

  This study tests whether combining clinical data with multi-omics profiling can reveal molecular signatures and non-coding RNAs linked to heart failure in adults.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT07158086

• PET, MRI and ultrasound to track heart changes in ATTR cardiac amyloidosis

  This study will try PET, MRI and ultrasound scans in people with ATTR cardiac amyloidosis starting tafamidis to see if the new images explain why some patients keep getting worse.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07112066

• Personalized sleep-based sound stimulation to improve walking in Parkinson's

  This project will test whether playing personalized rehabilitation-related sounds during sleep can help people with Parkinson's who have gait and balance problems get more benefit from their rehabilitation.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07082595

• Feasibility of MR-Informed Adaptive Marker-less SBRT for Localized Prostate Cancer in Patients with Bilateral Hip Prostheses

  This study tests a new MRI-guided, marker-free SBRT approach to treat localized prostate cancer in patients who have bilateral hip replacements.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT07042256

• Do CaV1.2 calcium channels link 5G exposure to sleep changes?

  We will test whether taking nimodipine before 5G exposure can prevent sleep changes in healthy adults who carry a specific CACNA1C gene variant.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06998368

• Intralymphatic cat-allergy immunotherapy for people with cat-induced rhinitis and asthma

  This trial tests whether three to four ultrasound-guided injections of a cat-allergy vaccine into an inguinal lymph node are safe and trigger helpful immune responses in adults with cat-caused allergic rhinitis, with or without asthma.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06960382

• Cryobiopsy for lung cancer lymph nodes

  This study is testing a new way to take tissue samples from lymph nodes in lung cancer patients using freezing techniques to see if it gives better results than the usual methods.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Basel · NCT06921681

• Driving performance when adults with ADHD briefly stop stimulant medication

  This will see if short, self-chosen breaks from stimulant ADHD medication change driving-simulator performance in adult drivers with ADHD.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, ZRH · NCT06910605

• Balance reactions to moving visual patterns in people with concussion and other dizziness

  This project will test whether spinning visual patterns shown on a rotating disk or in virtual reality cause balance problems and dizziness in adults with recent concussion or other ongoing dizziness compared with healthy people.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT06893029

• Driving-simulator sleepiness test compared with the standard wakefulness test for people with OSA after pausing CPAP

  This research will test whether a naturalistic driving-simulator sleepiness test can detect dangerous sleepiness behind the wheel in adults with obstructive sleep apnea after temporarily stopping CPAP treatment.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, ZRH · NCT06872593

• Comparing face masks and no masks for head and neck radiation therapy

  This study tests whether using a face mask during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer makes patients feel more comfortable and less anxious compared to not using a mask.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06870799

• Adaptive radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer

  This study is testing a new type of radiation therapy for men with localized prostate cancer who have urinary problems to see if it can safely treat their cancer without causing too many side effects.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg and 2 other locations · NCT06834152

• MR-guided daily-adapted stereotactic radiotherapy for ultracentral lung tumours with CBCT delivery

  This study tests whether daily MR-based adaptation followed by CBCT-guided SBRT can safely treat adults with ultracentral primary or metastatic lung tumours.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06815289

• Measuring the size of hypertrophic scars and keloids using 3D cameras after surgery

  This study is testing whether a 3D camera can help measure the size of scars and keloids in patients after surgery to see how they change over time.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06806735

• Pharmacoscopy-guided treatment for refractory brain tumors

  This trial tests whether personalized drug testing on a patient’s tumor cells can guide treatment choices for adults with hard-to-treat brain cancers like glioblastoma.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Zurich · Basel, Basel-Landschaft and 2 other locations · NCT06804655

• Improving mental health support for refugees through a psychological intervention

  This study is testing a new way to help refugees and asylum seekers with their mental health by improving a support program that includes extra sessions and reminders to see if it makes a difference.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06776523

• Predicting depression in patients after heart surgery

  This study is trying to see if a new tool can help predict which patients might develop depression after heart surgery, so they can get help sooner.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT06706323

• Precision oncology program for advanced cancer patients

  This study is testing a new way to personalize cancer treatment for people with advanced cancer by looking closely at their tumors to see which therapies might work best for them.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06680726

• Using ex vivo pharmacoscopy to guide treatment for brain metastases

  This project will test whether pharmacoscopy, a lab test that screens a patient's tumor cells against many drugs, can help pick effective treatments for adults having surgery for brain metastases.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 University of Zurich · Basel and 2 other locations · NCT06620380

• DigiPall: digital symptom and wearable monitoring in palliative care

  This project will test whether a wearable that tracks heart rate and steps plus a daily smartphone chatbot that asks about symptoms and gives tips can reduce unplanned hospital readmissions and improve well‑being for people with advanced cancer or other life‑threatening illnesses in palliative care.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06615349

• Personalized neurorehabilitation for improving gait in Parkinson's disease

  This study is testing a personalized approach to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their walking and balance using tailored feedback and sounds during sleep.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06608875

• Comparing two types of wrist movement after ligament reconstruction

  This study tests whether starting wrist rehab with a dart-throwing motion or a traditional approach helps people recover better after scapholunate ligament surgery.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06590701

• Reducing radiation volume in oropharyngeal cancer treatment

  This study is testing a personalized way to reduce radiation for people with oropharyngeal cancer to see if it can lower side effects while still being effective.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Phase 2 University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 6 other locations · NCT06563362

• Measuring Eating Behaviors After Bariatric Surgery

  This study is trying to see how bariatric surgery changes drinking habits in patients and how those changes relate to weight loss and other health outcomes.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Männedorf, Canton of Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT06538948

• Breath analysis to detect fungal infections in leukemia patients

  This study is testing if analyzing breath samples can help doctors detect fungal infections in leukemia patients who are at high risk due to their treatment.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06537726

• Predicting recovery after acute ischemic stroke using neurologists' judgments and AI

  This project tests whether neurologists or a deep-learning computer can better predict recovery after an acute ischemic stroke for patients who arrive within 24 hours using routine clinical and imaging data.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06534645

• Microclots and neutrophil activation as markers of stroke risk and reperfusion failure

  This project tries to see if tiny blood clots and activated neutrophils in blood can predict stroke risk and explain why some people with ischemic stroke don't improve after clot removal.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06530927

• Evaluating a new imaging technique for breast cancer detection

  This study is testing a new type of mammogram called phase contrast mammography to see if it can better detect breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue compared to regular methods.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT06489665

• Reducing postpartum blood loss with coagulation factor XIII

  This study is testing if giving a treatment called coagulation factor XIII can help reduce heavy bleeding after childbirth in women who have had a vaginal delivery.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 4 University of Zurich · Geneva, Canton of Geneva and 8 other locations · NCT06481995

• Registry for patients with mastocytosis and hypertryptasemia

  This study is collecting information and samples from patients with mastocytosis and high tryptase levels at the University Hospital of Zurich to better understand their conditions and improve treatment.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06466889

• Personalized neurorehabilitation for stroke recovery

  This study is testing a new personalized rehab approach to help stroke survivors improve their walking by using tailored feedback and sound therapy during sleep.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06466772

• Investigating pain mechanisms in patients with spinal cord injuries

  This study is trying to understand how spinal cord injuries cause nerve pain by looking at how the body processes pain and responds to it in people with different types of spinal injuries and nerve issues.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06443281

• Understanding quality of life and stress in stroke patients and their caregivers

  This study looks at how stroke affects the quality of life and stress levels in both patients and their caregivers to see how they compare to people without stroke.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06443268

• Assessment of patients with leptomeningeal metastasis

  This study is trying to create a standard way to check how patients with leptomeningeal metastases are doing, so doctors can better understand and manage their condition.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of Zurich · Houston, Texas and 2 other locations · NCT06417710

• Comparing Propofol and Sevoflurane for Managing Erections During Urological Surgery

  This study is testing whether using propofol or sevoflurane as anesthesia during urological surgery affects the chances of having unwanted erections and if it leads to more complications for patients.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06378645

• Evaluation of ultra low dose CT scans with Iomeron 400 contrast

  This study is testing if using ultra low dose CT scans with a special contrast dye can help find lung problems like blood clots, cancer, and pneumonia while keeping radiation exposure low.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06360627

• Using open-label placebos to help reduce opioid use in chronic pain patients

  This study is testing whether using open-label placebos can help people with chronic pain reduce their use of opioids like morphine.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06350786

• Monitoring health effects of intermittent fasting in obese adults

  This study is testing whether two types of intermittent fasting can help obese adults improve their health compared to regular weight-loss counseling.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06323889

• Using metreleptin to treat anorexia nervosa

  This study is testing if a hormone treatment called metreleptin can help people with anorexia nervosa improve their mood and gain weight.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06305182

• Using virtual reality to help dialysis patients feel better

  This study is testing if virtual reality sessions during dialysis can help patients feel better both physically and mentally.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06250582

• Comparing single-isocenter and multiple-isocenter SBRT for treating multiple metastatic cancers

  This study is testing if a simpler radiation treatment for multiple cancers works just as well as a more complex approach to see if it can make things easier and more comfortable for patients.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT06230666

• Evaluating the effects of PRISMA on mental health in pretrial detainees

  This study is testing a new therapy program called PRISMA to see if it can help improve the mental health of people held in pretrial detention.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06197711

• Comparing live music therapy to recorded music therapy for terminally ill patients

  This study is testing whether live music therapy can help terminally ill patients feel better compared to listening to recorded music.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06108375

• Understanding brain changes after congenital upper limb loss

  This study looks at how the brains of people born without a hand adapt and change over time compared to those with typical hand function.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT06043518

• Understanding caregiver stress and bereavement impacts

  This study looks at how the stress of caring for a dying spouse and the grief after their loss affects the health of caregivers, to see if we can find better ways to help them cope.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05867706

• Examining changes in the central nervous system after spinal cord injury

  This study is trying to see how spinal cord injuries affect the brain and nervous system in both new and long-term patients to help improve treatments for recovery.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT05681936

• Using glutamate inhibitors to treat glioblastoma

  This study is testing if adding certain medications that block glutamate can help improve treatment outcomes for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma when used with standard chemotherapy and radiation.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05664464

• Registry of patients with pulmonary hypertension in Switzerland

  This study is collecting information from patients with pulmonary hypertension in Switzerland to better understand their experiences and improve treatment options.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT05610631

• Higher radiation doses for treating recurrent ventricular tachycardia

  This study is testing if higher doses of targeted radiation can help people with recurrent ventricular tachycardia who haven't had success with other treatments.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 1 University of Zurich · Ostrava and 2 other locations · NCT05594368

• Noninvasive detection of lung transplant dysfunction using breath tests

  This study is testing a breath test to see if it can help find early signs of lung transplant rejection in patients three months after their surgery.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT05586906

• Assessing glioblastoma response during MR-guided radiation therapy

  This study is testing how well glioblastoma responds to radiation therapy by using weekly MRI scans to track changes in the tumor for 20 patients.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05565326

• Monitoring depression symptoms during therapy using mobile technology

  This study tests if using a smartphone to track depression symptoms during therapy can help people with mild to moderate depression feel better compared to regular therapy alone.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05553197

• 7T MRI scans for migraine, visual snow, and epilepsy

  This project will use high-field 7T MRI to try to find microstructural and network differences in people with migraine, visual snow, or drug‑resistant epilepsy and in healthy volunteers.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Zurich · Zurich and 1 other locations · NCT05524493

• Analyzing exhaled breath to distinguish lung and airway diseases

  This study is testing if analyzing the breath of people with lung and airway diseases can help tell the difference between conditions like COPD and asthma.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05458934

• Analyzing exhaled breath patterns in patients with pulmonary diseases

  This study is trying to see how breathing patterns change in adults with obstructive sleep apnea or other lung diseases after taking medication.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05456009

• Evaluation of a male-specific psychotherapeutic program for depression

  This study is testing a new therapy program designed specifically for men with depression to see if it works better than standard therapy.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05435222

• Comparing soft tissue augmentation methods for treating peri-implantitis

  This study is testing whether using a special collagen matrix or a tissue graft can help people with moderate to severe peri-implantitis heal better when combined with other treatments compared to those who don’t receive any soft tissue help.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Frankfurt and 2 other locations · NCT05415111

• Eccentric (braking) cycling instead of regular pedaling for people with left heart failure

  This will try short sessions of eccentric (braking) cycling versus regular cycling in people with left-heart failure to see if it builds leg muscle and fitness while using less oxygen and putting less strain on the heart.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05204693

• Comparing Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Micro Breaks for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  This study is testing whether Acceptance Commitment Therapy or short breaks can help people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome feel better and improve their daily lives.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT05168124

• Comparing blood-flow restricted exercise to traditional exercise for COPD patients

  This study tests if exercising with blood-flow restriction can help people with COPD improve their strength and breathing better than traditional exercise.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT05163600

• Assessing kidney blood flow changes after closing a fistula in transplant patients

  This study is testing how closing a fistula affects blood flow in the kidneys of kidney transplant patients to see if it impacts their kidney function.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT05015231

• Understanding how the reticulospinal system controls movement

  This study is testing how a part of the nervous system helps people with spinal cord injuries move by using surprising sounds to see how quickly they can react and move.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT04967274

• EMDR treatment for PTSD after heart events

  This study is testing if EMDR therapy can help people with PTSD after heart events feel better and reduce their risk of future heart problems.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT04672551

• Observing brain blood flow changes in neurosurgical patients

  This study looks at how blood flow in the brain changes over time in neurosurgery patients compared to those who don’t have surgery and healthy people, to see if these changes can help us understand brain health better.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT04668261

• Comparing lung surgery and bronchoscopic treatment for severe emphysema

  This study is testing whether lung surgery or a less invasive bronchoscopic treatment works better for people with severe emphysema.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University of Zurich · Vienna and 5 other locations · NCT04537182

• Evaluating outcomes of flexor tendon injury treatments

  This study is looking at how well different treatments for finger and thumb tendon injuries work by tracking recovery and therapy results from patients over several years.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT04312412

• Long-term observation of atopic dermatitis and related allergic conditions

  This project will collect medical and lab data over time to see which genetic, immune, environmental, and microbial factors relate to the course or remission of atopic dermatitis and other atopic diseases in people of all ages.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT04240522

• Understanding brain changes after stroke

  This study looks at how a stroke affects the brain and spinal cord in patients compared to healthy people to see what changes happen and how they relate to recovery.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT04059276

• Using nerve stimulation to improve bladder function in acute spinal cord injury

  This study is testing whether a nerve stimulation treatment can help people with recent spinal cord injuries improve their bladder function and avoid related problems.

  Recruiting at 4 sites University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich and 3 other locations · NCT03965299

• Long-term follow-up of individuals seeking HIV prevention in Switzerland

  This study follows people in Switzerland who are using a medication to prevent HIV to see how well it works and to check for any sexually transmitted infections over three years.

  Recruiting at 40 sites University of Zurich · Aarau, Canton of Aargau and 40 other locations · NCT03893188

• Understanding CNS Changes After Spinal Cord Injury

  This study looks at how the brain and nervous system change after a spinal cord injury to see if these changes can help predict recovery and understand symptoms better.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT03772548

• Understanding the causes of primary immune deficiencies

  This study looks at the causes of primary immune deficiencies to see how they affect the body's ability to fight infections and inflammation, with hopes of creating better treatments for those affected.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT03422614

• Using oral propranolol to prevent severe eye disease in premature infants

  This study is testing if giving oral propranolol to extremely premature infants can help prevent severe eye disease that could lead to blindness.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 University of Zurich · Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg and 2 other locations · NCT03083431

• Deep brain stimulation to improve walking in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury

  This study is testing if a new brain stimulation treatment can help people with incomplete spinal cord injuries walk better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT03053791

• Examining MRI changes in spinal cord disorders

  This study looks at how changes in the spinal cord and fluid around it can help us understand spinal cord disorders better and improve early diagnosis and treatment for patients.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT02170155

• Observational study on spinal cord injury recovery in Europe

  This study is trying to understand how people recover from spinal cord injuries by collecting information from patients in Europe who have recently experienced these injuries.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT01571531

• Database for patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction due to neurological issues

  This study is collecting information from people with bladder problems caused by neurological issues to see how to better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT01293110

• Observational study of transplanted individuals in Switzerland

  This study is looking at people in Switzerland who have received organ or stem cell transplants to see how their health and well-being are affected over time.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT01204944

• Observational study on patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

  This study is looking at liver tissue from people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease to see how certain body signals relate to weight gain and insulin resistance over time.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich, Canton of Zurich · NCT00575133

• Understanding early HIV infections in Zurich

  This study looks at how early HIV infections affect people's health and how starting treatment right away can change the course of the disease for those newly diagnosed in Zurich.

  Recruiting University of Zurich · Zurich · NCT00537966

NIH-funded research (1)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• HIV drug resistance in people on dolutegravir-based HIV therapy across many countries

  This grant studies how HIV may become resistant to dolutegravir-based treatment in people who are not responding well to therapy, across many countries and groups including children.

  NIH research University of Zurich · Zurich, Switzerland · NIH-11328206

Quick answers

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

112, 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 Switzerland (112 trials), Germany (3 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Czechia (2 trials), Netherlands (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 6, Phase 1/2: 2, Phase 1: 2, Phase 4: 2. 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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