There are about 9403 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Switzerland. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
Optic neuritis (ON) is an acute inflammatory, demyelinating attack of the optic nerve that triggers neurodegeneration in the entire visual pathway; translating into visual dysfunction. Currently, no neuroprotective therapy with satisfying evidence can be offered to patients. Repetitive transorbital alternating current stimulation (rtACS) is a methodology applied to electrically stimulate the retina and the optic nerve and is considered having neuroprotective- and restorative potential. The goal of this pilot study is to assess safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of rtACS as a treatment to improve visual functional as well as structural retinal outcomes in patients with a first-ever episode of autoimmune acute ON.
During orotracheal intubation failure in securing an airway can result in serious oxygenation problems. Beside the classic laryngoscopes and fibreoptic scopes, devices with high-resolution video cameras placed in the tip of the devices, were developed and attained in daily routines. Studies and case reports reveal them to be superior in both normal and difficult intubation, especially improving the first-attempt success rate. Latest advancements of the Bonfils fiberscope resulted in the C-MAC VS, which combines rigid and semi-rigid abilities to a rigid video stylet with a flexible tip. Because of its front positioned high-resolution camera resulting in an indirect visualization, it may also have the benefits of video laryngoscopes. Very little data is available on larger numbers of use and the investigators do not know about rare side effects and complications with the use of the device, such as esophageal intubations. Due to its direct view and positioning on vocal cord level, the investigators expect a similar or even lower rate of endotracheal intubation, using the C-MAC VS. The investigators therefore plan to analyze the use of the C-MAC VS regarding its efficiency and safety during airway management in everyday clinical practice. This should provide the evidence about safe use, possible risk factors, rare complications and adverse events, as well as the preferred clinical airway situations to use the C-MAC VS.
A clinical trial to asses the accuracy, usefulness and usability of a stereotactic image-guidance system during lateral skull base surgery.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Similarly, Hodgkin and non- Hodgkin lymphomas make up two of the most prevalent cancers in men and women. Even though remarkable improvements in cancer-free survival have been achieved in the last decades, the development of cardiac toxicity, associated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy (Anth-bC) counteracts the improvements in survival in these patient groups. One of the first clinical manifestation of Anth-bC cardiotoxicity is diastolic dysfunction, with further symptoms being left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure as well as a decline in exercise tolerance. Besides the direct cardiotoxic effects of anticancer treatment, many drugs also have adverse effects on the vascular endothelium. The concept of 'Exercise is Medicine' has become well established in exercise-oncology research. Exercise therapy is now considered a safe and well-tolerated adjunct therapy inducing beneficial effects on body composition, aerobic fitness and muscular strength, pain and fatigue, quality of life (QoL), depressive symptoms, and all cause survival. However, there is insufficient data on the superiority of performing exercise training therapy before and during chemotherapy with regard to cardiotoxic and cardiovascular side effects. Further, there is no data on patient preference for and barriers toward different timings of exercise training therapy. Therefore, the aim of the study is to compare left ventricular (LV) function measured by LV global longitudinal strain (GLS) in breast cancer and lymphoma patients undergoing Anth-bC randomised to completing an exercise-based rehabilitation programme during chemotherapy to those randomised to complete the programme after chemotherapy. Further, blood samples will be drawn to analyse biomarkers of myocardial injury (brain natriuretic peptide and high-sensitive cardiac troponin). Additional measurements include aortic distensibility as part of the echocardiographic examination and exercise capacity through cardiopulmonary exercise testing. QoL and fatigue will be assessed in a questionnaire, compliance with exercise training through monitoring and patient preference at 3 and 6 months will be evaluated through an interview. Cardiovascular risk factors will be assessed through body composition, 24h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, 24h electrocardiogram and the analysis of established blood markers. Women and men aged 18 years and older with histologically confirmed breast cancer or lymphoma (ECOG grade 0-2) who are Anth-bC naïve and with reasonable life expectancy will be included in the study. The exercise programme is part of onco-rehabilitation programmes at the Inselspital Bern, the Spital AG Thun and the Bürgerspital Solothurn. Programmes last for 12 weeks and offer two supervised sessions per week (@ 60-90 min). They usually contain an endurance component (e.g. 40 min of cycling) and a strength, agility or relaxation component. Patients are encouraged to complete a third exercise session per week at home or elsewhere. Home-based training and general physical activity will be assessed by a questionnaire and an activity monitor. A total of 120 patients will be recruited. Measurements will be performed at baseline, after 3 months (week 13) and after 6 months (week 26).
Approximately 200 of patients of 60 years or older who present a mandibular fracture will be enrolled in this registry. All patients will be treated and followed up according to the local standard (routine) of care at around 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after treatment.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy, durability and long-term safety of reloxaliase in patients with enteric hyperoxaluria.
The reason for this long term study is to see how safe and effective the study drug known as baricitinib is in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who have completed the final treatment visit of study I4V-MC-JAHZ (NCT03616912) or study I4V-MC-JAIA (NCT03616964).
To confirm the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) from the BI 836909 trial of 400 mcg/d, given as 28-day continuous intravenous infusion in patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma, to test the 600 mcg/d dose, given as a 28-day continuous iV infusion.
A prospective, open, randomized, pilot clinical trial which aims the assessment of quality of life (QOL) in epilepsy outpatients equipped with a wrist-worn biosensor that provides measures of electrodermal activity and accelerometry. These measures are used to automatically detect epileptic seizures that are transmitted to a mobile phone-based system for alerts and recording.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pemigatinib in participants with previously treated locally advanced/metastatic or surgically unresectable solid tumor malignancies harboring activating FGFR mutations or translocations.