Centre Henri Becquerel

This study tests whether early nutritional and medical support helps people with head and neck cancer complete their full course of radiation and chemotherapy. Many patients struggle to finish treatment due to weight loss and side effects. The study will enroll 138 adults and mea…

This study tests a new type of PET scan to see if it can better diagnose infections in artificial heart valves. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard tests in 30 adults who have a suspected valve infection. The goal is to improve accuracy and speed of diagnosis.

This study tests whether a special PET-CT scan (micro-PET-CT) can accurately show where head and neck cancer ends, compared to standard lab tests. Ten adults with operable head and neck tumors will have their surgical specimens scanned and then checked under a microscope. If succ…

This study looks at whether a formal care support program, led by a specialized nurse, can reduce anxiety in people who have just been told they have acute leukemia. About 110 patients will be split into two groups: one gets the extra support, the other does not. Researchers will…

This study tests whether special training for caregivers of head and neck cancer patients can reduce the stress of caregiving and help patients recover better at home. About 76 caregivers will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets hands-on training from…

This study tests whether using a smartphone app to regularly report symptoms can help doctors catch problems early and reduce severe weight loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing curative radiation or chemoradiation. About 192 adults will be enrolled. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether combining four types of scans (ultrasound, mammography, MRI, and PET-CT) can accurately predict if triple-negative breast cancer has been completely eliminated by chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers will also check blood markers to identify whi…

This study looks at whether body composition (fat and muscle) changes how the chemotherapy drug docetaxel behaves in women with early breast cancer. Researchers will compare drug levels in obese, overweight, and lean patients using blood samples and CT scans. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to see if a newer, dynamic type of PET scan can find prostate cancer that has spread better than the standard static scan. About 60 men with advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormone therapy will get both types of scans. The goal is to impro…