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VACStent Use for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage Following coloREctal Surgery

Introduction: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most severe complication following colorectal surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. VacStent therapy is a promising therapeutic approach, combining endoscopic vacuum therapy with mechanical stability of a stent and thereby allowing continued fecal passage. It may enhance anastomotic healing and reduce the need for a diverting ostomy or additional surgical procedures. VACStent Use for the treatment of anastomotic leakage following coloREctal surgery (VACURE) study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of VacStent therapy for colorectal AL. Methods and analysis: VACURE is a prospective, multicenter efficacy study conducted at ten Dutch hospitals. Forty patients will be included over 18 months. All patients (≥18 years) with AL of the distal sigmoid, upper or mid rectum following colorectal resection will be considered for treatment with the VacStent GI Colon device. Trained endoscopists will perform stent placement, exchanges, and removal. Patients will remain hospitalized and those without diverting ostomy will receive osmotic laxatives and a fiber-free diet during treatment. Anastomotic healing will be confirmed endoscopically and radiologically posttreatment. The primary endpoint is the primary endpoint is the rate of participants that achieve complete anastomotic healing without the need for further interventions (confirmed by radiologic and endoscopic assessment). Secondary endpoints include safety, percentage of functioning anastomoses at 1 year post-treatment, 1-year stoma-free survival, diverting ostomy omission, healing time, number of stents, complications, reinterventions, length of hospitalization, pain scores, functional and quality of life outcomes up to 1 year posttreatment, patient experiences, and cost-effectiveness.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Jun 8, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

AL in the distal sigmoid, upper or mid rectum following a colorectal resection [+2]

Anastomosis that is not endoscopically accessible. [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Comparing Intravenous or Intradermal Administration of Anti-CTLA-4 in Combination With Anti-PD1 Treatment in Patients With Melanoma

This study investigates whether a single intradermal (i.d.) injection of low-dose anti-CTLA-4 (ipilimumab), given at the tumour site, can enhance immune activation when combined with standard intravenous (i.v.) anti-PD-1 therapy in patients with advanced melanoma. While combined checkpoint inhibition is effective, it is associated with high toxicity, creating a need for strategies that maintain efficacy with fewer side effects. Preclinical and early clinical data suggest that local (intradermal) CTLA-4 blockade can stimulate systemic anti-tumour immune responses with reduced toxicity, potentially by reactivating suppressed T cells in tumour-draining lymph nodes. This study compares systemic immune effects of intradermal versus standard intravenous CTLA-4 administration, both combined with nivolumab. The primary objective is to assess systemic immune activation by measuring changes in CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell frequencies and ICOS expression in peripheral blood. Additional immune monitoring includes blood sampling, tumour biopsies, and advanced imaging using FDG-PET/CT and a novel CD8-targeted PET tracer. The study is a prospective, open-label pilot trial in patients with metastatic melanoma, with follow-up for clinical outcomes and immune response over approximately 13 weeks.

Participants needed: 18
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: May 29, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Patient must be of age ≥ 18 years, and have a histologically confirmed diagnosis... [+15]

Primary uveal or mucosal melanoma. [+21]

Status: Recruiting

P4O2 ILD Extension

The goal of this observational study is to identify early biomarkers that can predict the development of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) in participants with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). The participant population includes adults diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), familial pulmonary fibrosis (FPF), other fibrotic ILDs, and interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA). The main questions it aims to answer are: * What biomarkers and risk factors are linked to fibrosis progression or can predict rapid worsening and sudden flare-ups in IPF and FPF patients? * What biomarkers and risk factors can predict the development of a PPF phenotype in different types of ILD? * What biomarkers and risk factors can help identify ILA patients who may develop significant ILD? * What biomarkers and risk factors can predict how well ILD patients will respond to treatment? Researchers will compare the outcomes between participants diagnosed with IPF/FPF, other fibrotic ILDs, and ILA to see if early detection biomarkers differ among these groups. Participants will: * Undergo blood sampling. * Perform lung function tests. * Have CT scans. * Perform breath analysis * Participate in exposome and microbiome analyses. * Complete questionnaires. * A subgroup of participants will be offered bronchoscopy.

Participants needed: 450
Trial details
Age: 18-80Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: May 11, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of (1) idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), familial pulmonary fibrosi... [+7]

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) diagnosis [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Transgender Analysis of Nephrological Studies Focused on Renal Metrics

This study investigates how sex hormones affect kidney function in people undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). We know men have a faster progression of kidney disease. Earlier studies suggest that the female sex hormone estradiol may have a protective effect on kidney function while the male sex hormone testosterone may have the opposite effect. But the reasons why this happens remain unclear. By studying participants undergoing (GAHT) we gain insight into the mechanisms by which testosterone and estradiol influence the kidneys. People undergoing GAHT provide a unique chance to study how sex hormones interact with the kidneys. The results may help us to understand why men and women exhibit differences in kidney disease development. This study will include 30 men and 30 women, aged 18 to 40, who start GAHT. Participants will have three study visits, two of which will happen during their scheduled healthcare appointments. During the first visit, a screening will take place to check if patients can take part in the study. At study visits before and after one year of therapy, kidney function is measured, kidney MRI is performed, urine is collected and a small sample of fat tissue. Taking part in the study does not delay the start of GAHT.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Age: 18-40Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Apr 21, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosed with gender dysphoria according to DSM-V [+1]

Current or prior use of gender-affirming hormone therapy [+9]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Deep Relaxation Using Virtual Reality Intervention Before Surgery for Healthcare Professionals Working in the Operating Room

The goal of this clinical trials is to primary learn if deep relaxation using Virtual Reality (VR) compared to a low stimulus environment can lower perceived and measured stress in healthcare professionals working in the operating room. We aim to determine: * whether the use of a low-stimulus environment significantly lowers the stress response in OR health care workers just before entering the OR; * whether the use of a responsive VR system environment significantly lowers the stress response in OR health care workers just before entering the OR; * Whether the use of a responsive VR environment is both an effective and cost-effective solution compared to the low-stimulus environment, in terms of significantly mitigating stress in OR team members as measured by their biometrics, just before they enter the OR to do their job. Hypothesis * The use of a 10-minute real-time adaptive VR intervention or a low-stimulus environment intervention administered at least 15 minutes before entering the operating room (OR), significantly reduces stress in OR staff, as measured by a within-person reduction in heart rate of at least 10 beats per minute (BPM) over the 10-minute intervention period * The reduction in heart rate over a 10-minute intervention period is significantly greater for the real-time adaptive VR intervention compared to the low-stimulus environment intervention, with an expected mean difference (delta) of 5 BPM, indicating superior stress-reducing effects of the VR intervention. * The use of a real-time adaptive VR intervention and the use of a low stimulus environment intervention of 10 minutes at least 15 minutes before entering the OR significantly reduces perceived stress for OR staff, as measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) stress scores within person.

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Mar 13, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Volunteering and consented healthcare professionals ( ≥ 18 years) working in the... [+1]

history of epilepsy. [+10]

Status: Recruiting

Cue2Walk, Cost-effectiveness of Automated Freezing Detection and Provision of External Cues in Comparison to Usual Care in People With Parkinson's Disease

The majority of people with Parkinson's disease incur Freezing of Gait (FoG), which is not addressed adequately by medication. Cueing is a proven strategy to overcome FoG. The Cue2Walk is a device with automated detection of FoG and provision of rhythmic cues. In this study, the (cost-)effectiveness of the Cue2Walk device as compared to usual care is investigated.

Participants needed: 84
Trial details
Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Mar 16, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease according to UK Brain bank criteria [+4]

Participation in another clinical study [+4]

Status: Recruiting

TMS for Exposure Therapy Resistant OCD

TETRO is a multi-center placebo-controlled double-blind randomized controlled trial with an intervention phase of 5-7 weeks and a follow-up phase of 12 months in 250 adult (18 years and older) OCD patients who show no/insufficient response to ERP, aiming to establish the cost-effectiveness of low frequency (1 Hz) rTMS to the pre-SMA (compared to sham rTMS to the pre-SMA) as adjuvant treatment to exposure with response prevention (ERP). The treatment consists of 4 times/week rTMS combined with ERP for at least 5 weeks (20 sessions), with optional extension phase of 1 or 2 weeks (maximum of 28 sessions in total).

Participants needed: 250
Trial details
Phase: Phase 3Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Mar 4, 2026Locations: 8
Eligibility criteria

OCD as current primary diagnosis [+9]

OCD patients with hoarding as main symptom dimension [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Neoadjuvant Triple Therapy for (Borderline) Resectable Pancreatic Cancer (PREOPANC-5)

Since patients with (borderline) resectable pancreatic cancer have a limited life expectancy, it is important to improve treatment strategies. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate whether neoadjuvant triple treatment with chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX), immunotherapy (pembrolizumab and stereotactic radiotherapy, followed by adjuvant surgery and chemotherapy and immunotherapy, improves survival in patients with (borderline) resectabel pancreatic cancer.

Participants needed: 66
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Feb 13, 2026Locations: 4
Eligibility criteria

Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the pancreas (WHO VI... [+6]

Metastatic or locally advanced (i.e. unresectable) pancreatic cancer. [+22]

Status: Recruiting

Use of Mechanical Left ventricuLar Unloading in Complex Higher-risk Indicated Procedures

If there is a narrowing or blockage in the coronary arteries of the heart, the cardiologist may choose to treat this blockage. This is called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which involves both balloon angioplasty and the placement of a stent. PCI is a commonly performed and safe procedure. However, in your case, the procedure is more complicated than usual due to the location and nature of the narrowing, the required technique for the intervention, and the fact that your heart function is reduced. As a result, your PCI will carry a higher risk than usual. During the procedure, balloons are inflated to clear the blockage, and a stent is placed to keep the artery open. This temporarily reduces or even stops the blood and oxygen supply to a large portion of the heart. This moment presents a higher risk for complications, such as low blood pressure or cardiac arrest. As a result, the heart may not pump blood effectively throughout the body, which can lead to oxygen deprivation in other organs. To help the heart in this situation, it is possible to insert a mechanical heart pump during the procedure. This form of support is introduced via an artery in the groin into your left ventricle. The pump helps the heart function and may improve the circulation to the body's organs. On the other hand, the placement of the pump increases the chance of complications. Therefore, there are both potential benefits and risks. It is currently unclear whether PCI with the temporary pump can be performed more safely than without it. This study aims to investigate whether mechanical circulatory support, specifically with the Pulsecath iVAC2L, leads to improved outcomes for patients undergoing high-risk PCI.

Participants needed: 98
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Feb 2, 2026Locations: 8
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 years AND [+4]

severe aortic regurgitation [+13]

Status: Recruiting

Power2Walk: The Impact of Functional Power Training on Participation and Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Rationale: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience limitations in walking ability due to functional motor impairments caused by neurodevelopmental damage during fetal or early child development. Due to these motor impairments, children with CP struggle to keep up with typically developing peers when participating in physical and/or social activities. Consequently, the development of these children may be hampered. Recently, functional power training (FPT) emerged as a potentially successful supplementary treatment method to improve participation in children with CP. It is understood that FPT is more effective than progressive resistance training in improving walking ability and endurance, and thereby better supports participation in ambulatory children with CP. Nevertheless, high-level scientific evidence underpinning the efficacy of FPT on these parameters in ambulant children with CP is still lacking. The investigators hypothesize that FPT effectively helps accomplish patient-tailored participation and activity goals in ambulant children with CP. Objective: This study aims to investigate whether twelve weeks of FPT (MegaPower training) effectively accomplish patient-tailored participation and activity goals in ambulant children with CP, when compared to their usual care. Additionally, the goal is to investigate i) whether MegaPower training improves walking ability, aerobic endurance, and anaerobic capacity; ii) what factors best identify which ambulant children with CP benefit most from twelve weeks of MegaPower training; iii) to what extend the MegaPower training was implemented as intended in the participating study centers?, and iv) whether the effects of the MegaPower training are maintained after 12 and 24 weeks of follow-up. Study design: A single-blind randomized controlled parallel trial with a 24 week follow-up. During the follow-up, the control group will also receive MegaPower training. Study population: Ambulant children with cerebral palsy or a related non-progressive disorder between the ages of 4 - 12. Intervention: One group will receive twelve weeks of FPT (MegaPower training), whilst the other group will receive twelve weeks of usual care (control group). Main study parameters/endpoints: Accomplishment of patient-tailored participation and activity goals, measured through Goal Attainment Scaling.

Participants needed: 66
Trial details
Age: 4-12Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Dec 29, 2025Locations: 10
Eligibility criteria

Children with cerebral palsy or a related non-progressive disorder between the a... [+2]

Participants that suffer from a progressive neurological disorder. [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Brain Stimulation in Long COVID

Cognitive problems and severe fatigue are two frequently occurring symptoms in long COVID, also known as Post-Covid Condition or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), and their causes are currently unknown. Previous studies have shown reduced blood flow and increased inflammation in the brains of people with PASC. These brain processes are related to fatigue and cognitive problems. In other conditions, these disrupted brain processes have been treated safely and successfully with non-invasive brain stimulation. This may offer an effective treatment for people with PASC. The main goal of this clinical trial is to see whether non-invasive brain stimulation called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce fatigue in adults with PASC who also have trouble concentrating. rTMS uses short magnetic pulses on the scalp to gently stimulate a small brain area. In this study, 66 adults with PASC will be included, recruited through the Post-COVID Network Netherlands. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active rTMS or sham (placebo) rTMS. Sham rTMS feels and looks similar to the active treatment, but it does not generate effective magnetic pulses. The brain area that will be targeted is personalized using a brain scan (MRI) during a planning task. All participants will receive 24 rTMS sessions over six weeks (four per week). Fatigue will be measured within two weeks before and two weeks after treatment to determine whether active rTMS works better than sham. We will also look at cognition, brain connectivity and blood flow, signs of (neuro)inflammation, daily activity using an activity watch, and questionnaires about quality of life, mood, and sleep. Follow-up on cognition and questionnaires will take place 3 and 6 months after the end of the treatment.

Participants needed: 66
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Dec 19, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Meet the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of long COVID. [+6]

Prior rTMS treatment or current intensive/experimental treatment for long COVID. [+13]

Status: Recruiting

Preoperative Partial Breast Reirradiation and Repeat Breast-conserving Surgery in Patients With Recurrent Breast Cancer: the REPEAT Trial

Over the past decades, interest in second breast-conserving therapy (BCT) has increased due to, among others, advancements in radiotherapy techniques. Preoperative partial breast irradiation (PBI) is an experimental treatment for patients with low-risk primary breast cancer. This approach can downstage the tumor, and may possibly reduce toxicity and improve cosmetic outcomes compared to postoperative radiotherapy. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of single-dose preoperative PBI and second breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for patients with an ipsilateral recurrent breast event (IRBE) after previous BCT. The REPEAT trial is a multicenter, prospective, single-arm trial investigating ablative single-dose preoperative PBI in patients with an IRBE. Eligible patients are ≥ 50 years, have a unifocal non-lobular invasive breast cancer ≤ 2 cm, Bloom-Richardson grade 1 or 2, estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative and clinically negative axillary lymph nodes. The study plans to enroll 25 patients. Radiotherapy planning will involve the use of CT and MRI in the treatment position. Single-dose PBI of 20 Gy to the tumor and 15 Gy to the surrounding 2 cm of breast tissue will be delivered using a conventional or MR-guided linear accelerator. Tumor response will be monitored preoperatively using MRI and liquid biopsies to identify biomarkers for evaluating radiosensitivity. BCS will be performed 3 weeks post-PBI. The primary endpoint is the incidence of grade 2 or higher treatment-associated acute toxicity within 90 days. Secondary endpoints include the evaluation of acute (grade 1) and late toxicity, radiologic and pathologic response, mastectomy rate, patient-reported outcomes, cosmetic outcome, local, regional and distant recurrence rates, survival outcome, and biomarkers in liquid biopsies and tumor tissue. Patients will be followed up to 5 years after PBI. This trial will evaluate the feasibility of single-dose preoperative PBI and BCS for patients with IRBE. This treatment approach is expected to minimize the irradiated volume, reduce toxicity, and improve cosmetic outcomes compared to postoperative PBI after second BCS. Identifying biomarkers for radiosensitivity will help in selection patients and tailoring treatment.

Participants needed: 25
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 50+Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Oct 1, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Female ≥ 50 years with an ipsilateral invasive recurrent breast cancer event aft... [+7]

Ipsilateral invasive breast cancer event less than two years after first breast-... [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Postoperative Re-irradiaTion With and Without HYPERthermia: Toxicity, Quality of Life and Survival in Patients With Locoregional Recurrent Breast Cancer

In the Netherlands, breast cancer patients with locoregional recurrence (LRR) and high-risk factors are treated with postoperative re-irradiation with or without hyperthermia. Retrospective studies showed that 3-year locoregional control after postoperative re-irradiation with hyperthermia was 68-83%, and severe toxicity in up to 40% of LRR patients. Unfortunately, no prospective (randomized) data are available on clinical outcomes. Consequently, variation exists in hyperthermia-treatment and re-irradiation schedules. Prospective real-world data on oncological outcomes, toxicity and quality of life is highly needed for shared decision-making between patients and professionals. These data will be used in the design of a future randomized trial comparing postoperative re-irradiation and hyperthermia-treatment in high-risk LRR patients.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Oct 6, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

WHO performance scale ≤2 [+8]

Diagnosed with primary breast sarcoma [+1]

Status: Recruiting

Right Ventricular Compensation With Sotatercept: A Prospective Single Arm Open Label Phase 4 Study to Evaluate the Effects of Sotatercept on Right Ventricular Function in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (RECOMPENSE)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease characterized by vascular remodelling resulting in elevated pressures in the pulmonary artery (PA). This elevated pressure ultimately leads to fulminant right heart failure. Current therapeutic options are limited and are centred around vasodilatory medications such as phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors and prostacyclin. While these medications allow for the widening of blood vessels that are narrowed due to remodelling, they have no effect on the remodelling itself. Sotatercept is a novel medication which targets the BMPR2/TGF-β pathway and restore a pro- and anti- proliferative balance to ultimately counteract vascular remodelling. Recent phase 2 and 3 trials showed that treatment with sotatercept led to lower resistance and pressure in the pulmonary vasculature and improved exercise tolerance. However, these results were not coupled with an increase in cardiac output, a change that is seen with other PAH-medications with a primarily vasodilatory effect. These results suggest that cardiac work is reduced and cardiac efficiency is improved in patients being treated with sotatercept, in contrast with conventional PAH therapies. This is a potentially beneficial effect that may result in improved disease control in the long-term. Our study aims to explore the effect of sotatercept on cardiac work and function. We hypothesize that the effects of sotatercept are more beneficial for cardiac function than that of traditional PAH medications. All participants included in the trial will undergo a screening visit in which it will be checked that all inclusion criteria and no exclusion criteria are met. The screening visit involves a physical exam, blood draw, 6-minute walk test, right heart catheterization (RHC) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) with contrast to assess fibrosis. Upon inclusion, all participants will receive a subcutaneous injection of sotatercept starting at a dose of 0.3 mg/kg. Participants will return to the hospital every three weeks for a blood draw, physical examination and an adverse event review. If the laboratory values (specifically haemoglobin and platelet counts) stay stable after the first dose, the dosage will be escalated to 0.7 mg/kg. The dose will not be escalated beyond 0.7 mg/kg. After 24 weeks of receiving sotatercept, there will be an end of treatment visit including a physical exam, 6-minute walk test, right heart catheterization (RHC) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) with contrast material.

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-70Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Sep 22, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adult patients between 18-70 years of age [+12]

Any contraindication to treatment with sotatercept [+25]

Status: Recruiting

YoPA - A Youth-centred Participatory Action

Background A vast majority of adolescents do not meet guidelines for healthy physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep, posing major risks for developing multiple non-communicable diseases. Unhealthy lifestyles seem more prevalent in urban than rural areas, with the neighbourhood environment as a mediating pathway linking urban living and poor health. How to develop and implement sustainable and effective interventions focused on adolescent health and wellbeing in urban vulnerable life situations is a key challenge and research gap. This paper describes the protocol of a Youth-centred Participatory Action (YoPA) project aiming to tailor, implement, and evaluate social and physical environmental interventions using an evidence-informed youth-centred co-creation approach, for structural improvement of the lifestyles of adolescents in urban vulnerable life situations. Methods In diverse urban environments in Denmark, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and South Africa, academic researchers will engage adolescents (12-19 years) growing up in vulnerable life situations and other key stakeholders (e.g., policy makers, urban planners, community leaders) in local co-creation communities. Together with academic researchers and local stakeholders, adolescents will take a leading role in mapping the local system for needs and opportunities; tailoring interventions to their local context; implementing and evaluating interventions during participatory meetings over the course of three years. YoPA applies a participatory mixed methods design guided by the newly developed SUPER-AIM framework assessing: (i) the local Systems, (ii) User perspectives, (iii) the Participatory co-creation process, (ii) Effects, iv) Reach, (vi) Adoption, (vii) Implementation, and (viii) Maintenance of interventions, in an integrated manner. Discussion YoPA aims to fill various research gaps, including the development of a practical protocol guiding the application of co-creation to tailor evidence-informed interventions to divers, multi-country contexts. Additionally, it focuses on advancing the research gap in physical activity and health within Sub-Saharan Africa and the involvement of adolescents in shaping their physical and social environments. Academic researchers envision that the YoPA co-creation approach will serve as a guide for participation of adolescents in vulnerable life situations in implementation of health promotion and urban planning in Europe, Africa and globally.

Participants needed: 1,000
Trial details
Age: 12-18Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Sep 17, 2025Locations: 4
Eligibility criteria

aged 12 to 18 years [+2]

none

Status: Not yet recruiting

Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Satisfaction and Stress Mitigation Using Virtual Reality Intervention in Surgical Ward

The goal of this feasibility study is to learn whether a VR intervention is feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for healthcare workers in surgical wards to help mitigate stress. Secondary objectives include assessing its potential contribution to stress reduction, user comfort, and practical integration into daily workflows. Participants will take part in a single 10-minute VR intervention session.

Participants needed: 75
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Sep 4, 2025Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Volunteering healthcare professionals (≥18 years old) working in direct patient...

Diagnosed with epilepsy [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Metformin as a Metabolic Intervention in Oesophageal Adenocarcinomas to Improve Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy

The primary objective of this study is to investigate whether two weeks of metformin treatment can activate the tumour microenvironment in patients with stage II and III oesophageal adenocarcinomas.

Participants needed: 14
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Jul 10, 2025Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Surgical resectable (<T4b, N0 or N+, M0), and histologically proven adenocarcino... [+10]

Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2 receiving anti-diabetic dr... [+16]

Status: Recruiting

Adaptive Anastomosis for Anterior Resection in Sigmoid and Proximal Rectal Cancer or Premalignant Lesions

Background: Anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery remains a significant challenge, associated with increased morbidity, mortality, poor oncological outcomes, and reduced quality of life. Despite surgical advances, AL rates for colorectal procedures continue to range from 3% to 25%, especially in distal anastomoses. The commonly used cross-stapled circular anastomosis for anterior resections (AR) activates a foreign body response delaying gastrointestinal wound healing and potentially increasing the risk of AL. Additionally, crossed stapler lines further increase the risk of AL. An adaptive anastomosis technique eliminates permanent foreign body material, thereby reducing negative effects on wound healing and avoiding cross-stapling potentially lowering the incidence of AL. These areas have shown to have a lower burst pressure compared to a single stapled anastomosis. An adaptive anastomotic technique eliminates cross-stapling and permanent foreign body material in the anastomosis reducing the negative effects on wound healing potentially lowering the incidence of AL. Design: This is a prospective, international, non-randomized, multicentre study. Endpoints: The Primary objective of this trial is to assess the incidence of AL within 30 days after surgery. Secondary objectives are to assess anastomotic integrity at 90 days and 1 year, intraoperative efficacy and efficiency of the C-REX device, time to evacuation of the anastomotic ring, mode of evacuation and related patient experience, postoperative morbidity and readmissions, C-reactive protein (CRP) profile in the early postoperative period, functional outcomes, cost-effectiveness and surgical quality. Population: A total of 165 patients (age ≥ 18 years) with histologically proven cT1-4aN0-2M0 cancer of the sigmoid colon or proximal rectum, or premalignant lesions not amenable to endoscopic resection, that require elective AR will be enrolled throughout 10 European colorectal centers. Study procedures: The anastomosis will be created using the C-REX RectoAid Cath. The healing period will be approximately 10 days. The anastomotic ring detaches via necrosis and is evacuated with the feces. Patients will be asked to fill out questionnaires regarding Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) and use of healthcare and these will be gathered preoperatively, 90 days postoperative and 1 year after surgery. At 12 months a CT-scan and colonoscopy will be performed.

Participants needed: 165
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Jul 9, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Biopsy proven cancer of the sigmoid colon or proximal rectum (cT1-4aN0-2M0) that... [+3]

Pre-existing health conditions requiring emergency surgery, such as intestinal o... [+8]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Superimposition of Intra-oral Scans in MAD Therapy for OSA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects quality of life and health. Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) can help with OSA but may cause dental and jaw changes. This study uses a new 3D scanning method to track these changes and compare two adjustment methods for MAD to find the best approach for patients. Goals: 1. To track dental and jaw changes in OSA patients using 3D scans. 2. To assess the impact of MAD on quality of life and cognitive function. Study Details: The aim of the study is to follow OSA patients at multiple centers over several years, comparing two MAD adjustment methods. Participants will undergo routine fitting and imaging. Outcome: The study aims to reduce dental and jaw changes and to improve MAD treatment and patient outcomes.

Participants needed: 250
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Jul 10, 2025
Eligibility criteria

Adults ≥ 18 years of age [+3]

Patients under 18 years of age [+11]

Status: Recruiting

DiEtary Sodium Intake Effects on Ertugliflozin-induced Changes in GFR, reNal Oxygenation and Systemic Hemodynamics: the DESIGN Study, a Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Cross-over Study With Ertugliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes

SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated to mitigate cardiorenal risk in people with type 2 diabetes and are likely to play an increasingly large role in the treatment of patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Yet the underlying mechanisms of its protective effects are incompletely understood and the salutary effect may be altered by dietary factors such as sodium intake. Therefore, carefully designed mechanistic trials are needed to better understand the interplay between ertugliflozin and salt intake and to potentially modify salt intake to maximize treatment response. In addition, the study could contribute to hypotheses concerning the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in combination with other drugs that affect sodium homeostasis and could help to explain the differences in kidney outcomes observed in (outcome) trials, which include different ethnicities with potential differences in dietary habits.

Participants needed: 34
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-85Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: May 21, 2025Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

HbA1c 6.5-10% [+10]

History of unstable or rapidly progressing renal disease NL80772.029.22 / DC2022... [+15]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Neoadjuvant Gemcitabine and Cisplatin in Combination With Perioperative Pembrolizumab Versus Upfront Surgery for Patients With Primary Resectable and Borderline Resectable Perihilar and Distal Cholangiocarcinoma

Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (eCCA) is a rare and aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. ECCA can be further subcategorised in perihilar and distal cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA and dCCA). Surgical resection is the only potential cure, but only one-third of patients are eligible. Even among those deemed resectable, a significant portion (≈30%) experience disease progression before surgery, while another 30% are found unresectable during exploration. High recurrence rates and postoperative complications further limit survival, with 5-year overall survival ranging from 13% (R1 resection) to 40% (R0 resection). Given the long preoperative work-up period and lack of treatment during this phase, a neoadjuvant approach may improve outcomes by increasing R0 resections, reducing recurrence, and optimizing patient selection. This multicenter, randomized phase 2B/3 trial aims to assess whether neoadjuvant gemcitabine and cisplatin plus perioperative pembrolizumab improves event-free survival in patients with resectable and borderline resectable pCCA and dCCA.

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Phase: Phase 2, Phase 3Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Apr 11, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Histologically or cytologically confirmed resectable or borderline resectable pC... [+4]

Upfront "clearly" unresectable pCCA: circumferential unreconstructable vascular... [+9]

Status: Recruiting

FeelFit: High-intensity Interval Training to Improve Self-reported Physical Fitness in Brain Tumor Patients

The FeelFit study aims to assess the effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in improving self-reported physical fitness in adult brain tumor patients during periods of stable disease, as compared to a waiting-list control group. Furthermore, several secondary and exploratory outcomes will be evaluated. The study is part of the GRIP (GuaRding quality survivorshiP) project, which aims to improve quality of life in brain tumor patients.

Participants needed: 36
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Apr 6, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

reduced self-reported physical fitness; [+5]

Karnofsky Performance Score < 70; [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Don't be Late! Postponing Cognitive Decline and Preventing Early Unemployment in People With Multiple Sclerosis

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of two innovative interventions aimed at preventing cognitive decline and work-related problems to enhanced usual care in improving quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. Secondary objectives are: * to compare the effectiveness of the investigated interventions in improving cognitive, psychological, and work functioning, and in enhancing the brain's functional network * to examine which factors (i.e., baseline cognitive, psychological, work, and brain MRI-parameters) are predictive of the response to the investigated interventions * aim to qualitatively reflect on the process and outcome of the investigated interventions considering the perspectives of relevant stakeholders to allow for smooth and successful implementation in clinical practice Participants will follow the intervention for four months, with follow-up measurements at six months after intervention and 12 months after intervention.

Participants needed: 270
Trial details
Age: 18-67Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Apr 3, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Confirmed MS diagnosis according to the McDonald 2017 criteria [+6]

presence of neurological (other than MS) and psychiatric disorders [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Assessment of PET Tracers to Evaluate T Cell Change and Activation in Relation to Immunotherapy Treatment Response in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The iRelate is a PET imaging trial to compare two upcoming and promising T cell PET tracers. Following chemo-immuno therapy, as part of standard care, NSCLC patients will be recruited to receive two PET scans, shortly before their surgery. Both PET scans will be compared to each other, as well as compared to the pathological analysis of the resected tumor. This study will provide detailed information on the unique as well as additive capacities of imaging biomarkers derived from the immune cell targeting PET tracers.

Participants needed: 34
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Apr 2, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Histologically confirmed NSCLC [+6]

Patients deemed inoperable [+5]

Status: Recruiting

A Clinical Imaging Study of the Changes in [18F]F-AraG Uptake Following Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

\[18F\]F-AraG is a promising tracer to image activated T-cells with positron emission tomography (PET). The aim of the SHARP trial is to investigate changes in \[18F\]F-AraG uptake following Anti-PD-1 therapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Participants needed: 15
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmcUpdated: Mar 28, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Histologically confirmed NSCLC, a histological biopsy is mandatory, negative for... [+7]

Subjects with a condition requiring systemic treatment with either corticosteroi... [+8]