Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study tests whether a newer type of blood thinner (direct oral anticoagulant, or DOA) works better than the standard older drug (vitamin K antagonist, or VKA) to dissolve blood clots inside the heart. About 340 adults with such clots will be randomly assigned to one of the t…

This study looks at whether involving bipolar patients in decisions about their preventive treatment helps them take their medication as prescribed. Researchers will compare standard care to a shared decision-making plan in 300 adults after a mood episode. The goal is to see if t…

This study is testing whether a simple, inexpensive saliva test can accurately diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition where the body produces too much cortisol. Researchers will compare two automated saliva test methods in 380 adults who are already being checked for high corti…

This study looks at a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus pettenkoferi, often found in foot wounds of people with diabetes. Researchers want to find out if this bacteria can cause serious infections. They will analyze the DNA of 230 bacterial samples to see how different strai…

This study looks at how the process of diagnosing infertility affects the sex lives of couples. Researchers will follow 80 heterosexual couples at a French hospital, asking them to fill out questionnaires about their sexual function, satisfaction, and body image. The goal is to u…

This study surveys 300 transgender men in France aged 25-65 who still have a cervix to understand why many skip cervical cancer screening. It aims to identify barriers like discrimination and lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers, as well as factors that help. The goal is to…

This study explores whether changes in gut bacteria can affect Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease causing dry eyes, dry mouth, and fatigue. Researchers will measure certain proteins in the blood that indicate gut leakage, and see if they relate to disease activity. The goa…

This study looks at how COVID-19 changes the bacteria in the gut of hospitalized patients. Researchers want to see if the amount of virus in stool is linked to symptoms and how the disease progresses. The goal is to better understand the role of gut health in COVID-19, not to tes…

This study looks at two markers (CD32a and X) on immune cells of 48 adults with HIV-1 who have undetectable virus levels due to treatment. The goal is to see if these markers relate to the amount of hidden HIV DNA in the body. It does not test a new treatment but aims to improve …

This study looks at radiation doses from a newer type of CT scan called spectral CT, which gives clearer images. Researchers will collect data from about 9,600 adults who had these scans in France between 2023 and 2024. The goal is to create safety guidelines for how much radiati…