Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum)
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum), explained in plain language.
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Study tests if new laser and tools make cataract surgery safer
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare newer technologies for cataract surgery against the standard method. It planned to see if using a special laser or a new handpiece that monitors eye pressure during surgery would cause less damage to the cornea and require less energy. The trial was wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Robot surgeons try new route to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new way to perform robotic lung cancer surgery. Doctors will operate through small cuts in the abdomen instead of between the ribs, aiming to see if it's safe and causes less long-term pain. The study will include about 20 patients with early-stage lung ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New fluid control strategy tested in ICU to help failing kidneys
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new, more active plan to manage fluid levels in critically ill patients whose kidneys have stopped working and require dialysis. It compares this planned approach to the usual care doctors provide. The goal is to see if carefully controlling fluid buildup …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Better way to catch returning cervical cancer? HPV test vs. standard check
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to find out if a simple HPV test works better than the standard colposcopy exam for checking if cervical pre-cancer returns after treatment. Over 2,200 women who were treated for high-grade cervical lesions were randomly assigned to be monitored with either the HP…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Tiny needles tested to smooth painful burn scars
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a treatment called microneedling can improve the appearance and feel of thick, raised scars from burns or other severe skin injuries. Participants will receive up to five sessions where a device creates tiny channels in the scar, followed by an appli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could simple exercises before surgery stop leaks?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether doing pelvic floor muscle exercises before prostate surgery can help prevent urinary incontinence afterward. It will involve 30 men and compare those who do the exercises before surgery to those who have surgery alone. The main goal is to see if pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Could viruses be hiding in your sinuses? study probes link to chronic nasal polyps
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand what causes a chronic sinus condition involving nasal polyps. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 60 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with the condition, to look for specific DNA patterns and viruses. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC