St. Elisabeth Hospital Tilburg

At St. Elisabeth Hospital Tilburg, cardiac research includes studies focused on acute myocardial infarction and prevention of recurrent events. The trials are designed to assess new treatment strategies that may help patients respond faster when symptoms appear and improve outcomes after a heart attack.

• Evaluating a self-administered therapy for suspected acute myocardial infarction
• Improving early treatment options for patients at risk of recurrent cardiac events
• Studying better ways to reduce complications and strengthen emergency care in cardiology

These studies reflect a strong interest in urgent cardiovascular care and in testing approaches that may make treatment more effective for people with serious heart disease.

Research in digestive system diseases centers on Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with trials aimed at improving symptom control and long-term disease management. The main goal is to evaluate new therapies that may offer better relief for patients with moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease.

• Testing treatments for Crohn's disease after prior therapy has not worked well
• Assessing options for ulcerative colitis to improve endoscopic healing and symptom remission
• Exploring safer and more effective approaches for chronic intestinal inflammation

These trials support ongoing efforts to improve quality of life for people living with persistent gastrointestinal inflammation.

The oncology and hematology portfolio at St. Elisabeth Hospital Tilburg includes trials in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, and advanced lung cancer. The research is centered on testing combination treatments and consolidation strategies that may improve survival and disease control.

• Studying new treatment combinations for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and high-risk lymphoma subtypes
• Evaluating therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma in relapsed or resistant disease
• Assessing treatment approaches for advanced non-small cell lung cancer with specific molecular features

These studies focus on improving remission rates, delaying progression, and expanding treatment choices in blood cancers and solid tumors.

Clinical research in this area addresses unexplained subfertility and infertility, with an emphasis on helping couples undergoing assisted conception. The trials are intended to determine whether supportive treatments can improve the chance of a successful pregnancy.

• Testing ways to improve live birth rates during intra-uterine insemination
• Studying supportive care for couples with subfertility or infertility
• Evaluating whether added treatment support can make fertility care more effective and cost-conscious

These studies reflect a practical focus on reproductive health outcomes and better support for patients seeking fertility treatment.

Trials in this field examine prosthetic joint infection, a serious complication affecting patients with joint replacements. The research aims to compare antibiotic strategies and identify treatment approaches that may control infection while preserving recovery and mobility.

• Comparing targeted antibiotic treatment with traditional combination therapy for prosthetic joint infection
• Assessing whether simpler infection treatment can be as effective as standard regimens
• Supporting better management of implant-related bacterial infections

These studies are important for improving care after orthopedic surgery and reducing the burden of persistent joint infections.