Evangelisches Krankenhaus Duesseldorf

At Evangelisches Krankenhaus Duesseldorf, clinical research in this area focuses on respiratory tract diseases in young children, especially recurrent infections with wheezing and preschool asthma. The trials are designed to explore better ways to reduce symptoms, prevent flare-ups, and improve day-to-day breathing health in children.

• Reducing respiratory tract infections linked to wheezing in infants and toddlers
• Preventing severe asthma exacerbations in children with partial or uncontrolled asthma
• Evaluating treatments aimed at improving paediatric respiratory health

These studies reflect a strong interest in finding more effective, child-friendly approaches to managing common and burdensome breathing problems.

This site is also involved in research on skin and connective tissue diseases, with a particular focus on preventing atopic dermatitis in infants at high risk. The work examines whether early skin care strategies can lower the chance of developing eczema and support healthier skin in early childhood.

• Preventing atopic dermatitis in children with a strong family risk
• Testing whether regular skin care can reduce early eczema development
• Supporting better prevention strategies for paediatric skin disease

The research reflects an emphasis on early intervention and disease prevention rather than treatment after symptoms are fully established.

Clinical trials at this hospital include work in bacterial infections and mycoses, especially studies of pneumococcal immunization in healthy infants. These projects are aimed at strengthening protection against serious bacterial disease through improved vaccination strategies.

• Assessing immune responses to pneumococcal vaccines in infants
• Comparing vaccine performance to improve infection prevention
• Supporting broader efforts in paediatric immunology and public health

The research contributes to understanding how best to protect young children from common and potentially dangerous bacterial infections.

In the area of digestive system diseases, the site is involved in studies for adults after endoscopic treatment of oesophageal cancer-related lesions. The main goal is to improve recovery after surgery by preventing oesophageal strictures, which can make swallowing difficult and affect quality of life.

• Preventing oesophageal strictures after endoscopic treatment
• Testing new supportive approaches for recovery in digestive tract disease
• Improving outcomes after treatment for oesophageal conditions

These trials focus on making post-procedure care safer and more effective for patients undergoing advanced gastrointestinal treatment.

The research portfolio also includes neoplasms, particularly extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer. Studies in this field are exploring whether combining different treatment approaches can improve control of the disease and offer better options for patients with limited alternatives.

• Evaluating new treatment combinations for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
• Studying ways to improve cancer treatment effectiveness
• Exploring innovative approaches for difficult-to-treat bile duct cancer

At Klinik für Kinder und Jugendliche, this adds a broader clinical research dimension beyond paediatric care, linking the site to targeted cancer treatment development.