Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study tests whether a rapid respiratory test plus a treatment algorithm helps doctors choose the right antibiotics sooner for critically ill patients who develop pneumonia while on a ventilator. About 124 adults in two French hospitals will be randomly assigned to either the…

This study compares standard wound care plus a topical phage (virus) cocktail against standard care plus a placebo for diabetic foot ulcers infected with staph bacteria. About 60 adults with diabetes and a foot wound lasting over 2 weeks will be enrolled. The main goal is to see …

This early-stage study tests whether adding the iron-binding drug MEX-CD1 to dialysis fluid can safely remove extra iron in adults with sepsis and acute kidney injury in the ICU. Fourteen participants will each receive two 24-hour dialysis sessions—one standard and one with the d…

This study tests if spinal manipulation (a type of hands-on back treatment) can reduce pain within 7 to 10 days for people with recent low back pain (less than 3 months). About 416 adults with moderate to severe pain will be randomly assigned to receive either spinal manipulation…

This study looks at whether removing a common ingredient (bicarbonate) from the numbing medicine used in hand and foot surgeries affects how well patients recover the day after surgery. About 150 adults having outpatient hand or foot surgery will be randomly assigned to get the n…

This study surveys 200 healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, and students) to find out which techniques they use when removing a breathing tube after a patient has been on a ventilator. The goal is to describe current practices, since there is no clear agreement on the best …

This study looks at how people with a first episode of psychosis tell their life stories and whether that relates to their well-being and recovery. Researchers will compare 96 participants—those with early psychosis, those with long-term psychosis, and healthy volunteers. The goa…

This study looks at whether people with irregular work schedules or lots of idle time at work are more likely to develop risky gambling habits. Researchers will survey 1,600 adults in France who gamble at least once a year. The goal is to understand how work conditions like night…

This study looks at 150 people with Lynch syndrome to find out how many also have Muir-Torre syndrome, a condition that raises the risk for certain skin cancers. Researchers will check medical records and skin samples to spot new signs of the syndrome and build a tissue bank for …

This study will observe 1,200 adults admitted to resuscitation rooms in French hospitals. Researchers want to see if patients who go straight to the resuscitation room do better than those who are treated in the emergency department first. The goal is to understand how care is de…