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.
This study aims to asses if the application of the larynGuide™, an assistive software running on a video-laryngoscope platform guiding laryngoscopy and intubation advise correctly and reliably on the position of the tracheal tube after an intubation attempt.
The goal of this monocentric observational study involving acute hospitalised patients is to validate the accuracy of classification algorithms for the detection of various movements parameters.
Patients affected by plantar heel pain will be asked to use a pre-confectioned plantar insole for one year. The aim of the study is to assess if the insole under study allows the patient to reach a better mobility and a faster return to the normal everyday life.
This study focuses on direct factor Xa inhibitors (apixaban, edoxaban, rivaroxaban) and the thrombin inhibitor dabigatran, commonly used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation. Despite lower intracranial bleeding risks with these drugs, around 0.2-1.0% of patients annually experience intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), predominantly intracerebral. Treatment options for factor-Xa inhibitor-associated ICH, such as prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and andexanet alfa, lack direct comparison evidence except for ongoing trials like ANNEXA-I. This trial assesses hemostatic efficacy and 30-day functional outcomes but leaves gaps regarding anticoagulant activity's role and long-term effects, especially in patients presenting late after drug intake. The measurement of anti-FXa levels helps guide decisions, yet their link to hematoma expansion remains unknown. Efforts to streamline measurement within 30 minutes for acute decisions have shown variability in levels, with some patients exhibiting high levels even beyond 12 hours post-intake. This lack of data poses challenges, particularly for patients potentially benefiting from treatment beyond the current strict time window. Early hematoma expansion strongly predicts poor outcomes, but preventing it faces challenges like recurrent events (up to 5% by 3 months) and rehabilitation intensity, potentially negating its benefits. The ANNEXA-I trial evaluates short-term outcomes, highlighting the need for additional data to comprehend long-term ICH prognosis. The study's objectives involve linking hematoma expansion to anti-FXa levels, determining late-presenting patients' risk of expansion, and identifying predictors of favorable outcomes at 3, 6, and 12 months. Primary endpoints include functional outcomes, while secondary ones encompass expansion rates, anticoagulant activity, and various events at 12 months. This research aims to bridge gaps in understanding factor-Xa inhibitor-related ICH, addressing both immediate and prolonged outcomes to enhance clinical decision-making.
This study is looking at two new parameters, aSID and ChU, to see if these can help physicians to distinguish between different causes of low sodium levels (hyponatremia) in Patients taking a medicament against high blood pressure (thiazide). Researchers also want to see if using these new parameters to decide on treatment works just as well, or better, than the current standard treatments.
Penile erection is an unwanted event in transurethral (through the urethra) surgeries, which may be associated with adverse outcomes such as impaired access, prolonged operation time, the need to abort the operation, or the necessity for ancillary measures to achieve penile flaccidity, such as the injection of certain medications directly into the penis. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the primary use of propofol instead of gaseous agents is being recommended for general anesthesia. Whether propofol may be associated with an increased or decreased rate of unwanted intraoperative penile erection compared to other anesthetic agents is not known. More generally, there are no high-quality studies available to evaluate the impact of the type of general anesthesia on the risk of unwanted penile erections during surgery. This study aims to determine whether general anesthesia with propofol is more likely to cause intraoperative erections compared to sevoflurane during transurethral operations.
The primary objective of the investigators is to develop an integrated algorithm for surgical treatment of chronic lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. This will be achieved by retrospectively analysing a subgroup of patients who had breast cancer-related surgery prior to lymphedema.
This is an observational (non-interventional) prospective study, carried out in drug-naïve outpatients who start a treatment with escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline or quetiapine. Five blood samples are collected (i.e. before initiating the drug, and then after 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks of treatment). It does not affect the choice or the treatment dose. The primary objective of this study is to measure the association between the EDIT-B® editing signature and response to pharmacological treatment in drug-naïve patients. Results of this research could provide an aid to early diagnosis, optimize pharmacological treatment and guide clinical practice towards individualized treatment.
The goal of this observational study, including patients with Multiple Sclerosis, patients with other neuroinflammatory diseases and healthy controls, is to determine the predictive value of retinal markers in predicting disease progression. Participants complete a questionnaire and undergo various non-invasive retinal routine clinical examinations.
This study aims to examine the correlation and agreement of regional and global measurements of ventricular function in the apical 4 chamber and subcostal 4 chamber view. Additionally, we will explore limitations of the technology and explore the effect of left lateral positioning.