Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Besancon
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Besancon, explained in plain language.
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New vaccine combo aims to shrink liver tumors in advanced cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a cancer vaccine (UCPVax) to standard treatment (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can shrink tumors better than standard treatment alone in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 105 adults who have not had prior sy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: experimental combo targets tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, MP0317, combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combination helps keep the cancer from growing for at least 12 months. About 75 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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New blood test could speed up colorectal cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test to quickly identify people who may have colorectal cancer. It includes 400 adults who either had a positive stool test or were already diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the blood test can help prioritize who needs urgent ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Exercise may improve sleep in alcohol use disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve sleep quality in people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers will recruit 40 adults who have trouble sleeping and drink heavily. Participants will take part in physical activity sessions and track their sleep us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Blood test may spot pancreatic cancer early, study hopes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find blood-based biomarkers that can distinguish malignant pancreatic lesions from benign ones. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 100 adults with benign pancreatic conditions and compare them to existing data from patients with pancreatic cancer. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:26 UTC
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Gamers' sleep under the microscope: new study tests research methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it's possible to measure sleep in regular video game players compared to non-players. Researchers will track sleep using wrist monitors, diaries, and urine tests in 40 adults aged 18 to 40. The goal is to find out what works best for a larger future st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from liver cancer immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify biological markers (biomarkers) that can predict outcomes in people with advanced liver cancer treated with the immunotherapy drugs tremelimumab and durvalumab. Researchers will follow 120 participants who have not had prior systemic treatment and are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC