Centre Hospitalier De Valence

This study tested whether professional socio-aesthetics (specialized beauty and well-being care) can improve quality of life, reduce pain, and ease anxiety in adults undergoing chemotherapy for lung, breast, colon, or prostate cancer. 400 participants were randomly assigned to re…

This study looked at whether four well-being treatments — foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics (beauty and skincare), sophrology (a relaxation technique), and singing — can help reduce pain in people with cancer. 180 adult cancer patients took part. The goal was to see if these non…

This study looked at why people with head and neck cancer experience a metallic taste before, during, and after treatment. Researchers tested saliva and measured quality of life in 100 patients over one year. The goal was to better understand the causes and impact of this often-o…

This study tested how healthy volunteers perceive metallic taste on different parts of the tongue. Researchers applied an iron sulfate solution to four tongue areas and asked participants to rate the intensity. The goal is to better understand metallic taste, which could help dia…

This study tested a French version of a questionnaire that measures trismus, or jaw stiffness. Researchers enrolled 310 patients who were being treated for trismus. The goal was to see if the translated questionnaire works well for French-speaking patients.

This study measured dental movements in 180 adults with sleep apnea who use an oral appliance. Researchers used 3D photographs of teeth to track changes in tooth rotation and length. The goal was to better understand how these devices affect tooth position over time.

This study looked at 172 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to compare the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and eye problems between two common treatments: a CPAP machine and a dental mouthpiece. Researchers did not give any new treatment—they simply observed patients already usi…

This completed study tested a French version of a swallowing questionnaire for people who had their throat and voice box removed due to cancer. Researchers wanted to see if the translated survey works well for French-speaking patients. The study involved 225 adults who could read…

This study looked at how moving an oral appliance forward by just one millimeter at a time affects sleep apnea severity and symptoms like daytime sleepiness. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea took part. Researchers measured breathing pauses during sleep and used q…