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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New fluid protocol tested in ICU kidney patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a proactive fluid management plan helps critically ill patients with acute kidney injury who are on dialysis. The plan aims to keep fluid levels balanced by preventing and treating fluid buildup. About 150 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to ei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:17 UTC
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Robotic lung surgery without chest cuts tested in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new robotic surgery method for stage I lung cancer that avoids cuts between the ribs. Researchers want to see if it is safe and can be done without switching to standard surgery. About 20 adults scheduled for lung removal will take part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:20 UTC
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Simple exercises before prostate surgery may cut leakage risk
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether doing pelvic floor exercises before prostate surgery can help men avoid urine leakage afterward. About 30 men with an enlarged prostate will either do exercises before surgery or get standard care. The goal is to see if patients and doctors find the ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Microneedling may ease painful burn scars
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if microneedling, a technique that creates tiny skin channels, followed by cortisone cream can improve burn scars. It aims to make scars softer, thinner, and less red. The trial includes 36 adults with at least two burn scars.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Cataract surgery tech showdown study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two newer technologies—femtosecond laser and a smart handpiece called Active Sentry—against standard cataract surgery. The goal was to see which approach causes less damage to the eye's inner lining and uses less energy. However, the study was withdraw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:20 UTC
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Stroke study pulled: no patients enrolled in Clot-Removal trial
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving extra treatment for smaller blockages left after the main clot is removed in stroke patients could improve recovery. The trial was withdrawn before any patients joined, so no results are available. It would have compared standard care with additi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC