Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal De Toulon La Seyne Sur Mer

This study tested a new care pathway for people hospitalized with acute heart failure. Instead of a standard hospital stay, some patients were discharged early (within 4 days) and received follow-up care at home from both hospital and private practice teams. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a new approach called PREPA-TRACH for patients undergoing robotic surgery for head and neck cancers. Instead of completing a tracheostomy (a hole in the windpipe) right away, surgeons expose the trachea but leave it intact, only making the incision later if need…

This completed study tested a structured heart failure screening pathway for adults aged 65 and older during routine general practice visits. The screening involved a questionnaire, a blood test (NT-proBNP), and an echocardiogram. Researchers aimed to see how many patients would …

This study looked at whether an ultrasound of the leg veins can help doctors diagnose a repeat pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). About 115 adults with symptoms of a new clot were checked. The goal was to see if adding leg ultrasound to the usual tests (like blood wor…

This study tested a new approach to diagnose whether a blood clot has returned in the leg. Instead of relying on older methods, doctors used color Doppler ultrasound and a D-Dimer blood test to safely rule out a new clot. Over 400 people with a history of deep vein thrombosis too…

This study looks at whether ultrasound can correctly diagnose a repeat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the same leg. Researchers will check if the clot changes after 3 months of blood thinner treatment. The goal is to reduce false alarms and unnecessary treatment. The study involve…

This study tested whether listening to Baroque music for 30 minutes could reduce anxiety in 18 adults with major depressive disorder. Participants listened to a specially chosen set of Baroque pieces, and their anxiety levels were measured before and after. The idea is that the m…

This study tested whether sound therapy using weighted tuning forks, combined with relaxation, could reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. Forty women aged 30 to 60 took part, attending three weekly sessions. Researchers compared pain levels before and after sessions between th…

This study tested whether sodium oxybate works better than midazolam for providing comfort sedation to people in the final days of life. It involved 22 patients in a palliative care unit who were suffering despite the best standard care. The goal was to see which drug more effect…

This study tested whether a PENG nerve block—a targeted injection of anesthetic around the hip—can reduce pain and the need for morphine in adults with hip fractures in the emergency department. 36 patients were randomly assigned to receive either the block plus standard care or …

This completed study looked at how often hospitalized patients with cirrhosis experience pain. Researchers asked 30 patients about their pain, its location, intensity, and whether it was chronic. The goal was to highlight an often-overlooked issue and encourage better pain care f…

This completed study looked at 104 adults in the ICU with severe pneumonia caused by three common bacteria. Researchers checked whether the bacteria were sensitive to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (AMC) or to third-generation cephalosporins (3GC), which are standard treatments. The…

This study looked at whether a set of steps called Patient Blood Management (PBM) could lower the need for blood transfusions in women who have heavy bleeding during childbirth. The steps include checking for anemia early, giving iron or vitamins, and controlling bleeding during …

This study looked at how doing a mental task while standing affects balance in people with chronic lung disease (COPD). Researchers compared 36 adults with COPD to healthy volunteers to see if their balance got worse when they had to think at the same time. The goal was to better…

This study looked at a new way of managing chronic heart failure using nurse-led consultations. Researchers reviewed the records of 138 patients to understand how these consultations helped with adjusting medications and monitoring health. The goal was to see if this approach can…

This study looked at whether people with COPD have trouble controlling their knee muscles during everyday tasks that require precise, gentle force. Researchers compared 36 participants (COPD patients and healthy volunteers) as they performed small, controlled leg contractions. Th…

This study looked at 15 people with depression who experienced temporary dissociative states (feeling disconnected from reality) while taking Esketamine. Researchers used interviews to understand these experiences better. The goal is to learn more about this side effect to improv…

This study looked at how much intravenous (IV) medication is wasted in intensive care units (ICUs) across France. Researchers measured the amount of prepared but unused drugs thrown away, which can harm the environment. Over 1,000 patients took part, and the goal was to find ways…

This study looked back at 858 CT scans done in an adult emergency room over 28 days in 2024. The goal was to see how many were truly justified by official guidelines or by changing how a patient was treated. The researchers hope to find out if too many CT scans are being done, wh…

This study looked at how much injectable drug is prepared but not used in operating rooms across France. Over 3,700 patients were included. The goal was to measure waste and find ways to reduce it, helping the environment and improving healthcare practices.

This completed study tested a standard way to select seriously brain-injured patients who might become brain dead within 48 hours. Researchers tracked 83 patients in intensive care to see how many progressed to brain death. The goal was to improve the process for organ donation c…

This study used a non-invasive imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography to measure how lung function changes after removing a breathing tube (extubation) in 34 adults undergoing scheduled surgery. The goal was to better understand the risky extubation period and i…

This completed study surveyed 283 women who had scheduled C-sections under spinal anesthesia and followed an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. Researchers called participants at 3 and 6 months to ask about scar pain and how it affected daily life. The goal was to s…

This study looked at 265 severely injured adults in France to see if getting them to the hospital within the recommended 60 minutes (the 'golden hour') improves their chances of survival. Researchers checked if following these time guidelines helped patients live at least 24 hour…

This study looked at how emergency medical services treated 296 adults who nearly drowned in France. Researchers wanted to understand what breathing support patients received and how long care took, because there are no standard guidelines for this situation. The goal is to use t…

This study looks at whether frail elderly patients (aged 75+ with a high frailty score) do better when admitted directly to a hospital ward versus through the emergency department. Researchers tracked 310 patients for 90 days after hospitalization, counting re-admissions or death…