Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study looks at whether taking acid-reducing pills (PPIs) every day for a year after a throat surgery called POEM helps prevent acid reflux better than only taking them when heartburn happens. About 132 adults with achalasia will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The…

This study tests whether removing the mesentery (a fatty tissue near the intestine) during surgery for Crohn's disease is safe and helps prevent the disease from coming back. About 30 adults with Crohn's who are on biotherapy and need ileocolic surgery will take part. The main go…

This study looks at whether specially trained case managers can reduce the chance of another psychotic episode in young people aged 16 to 30 who have had a first episode. About 256 participants will receive either standard care or extra support from a case manager for 3 years. Th…

This study looks at whether a protein called L-PGDS, found in blood, urine, and vaginal samples, can help diagnose adenomyosis. Adenomyosis is a painful condition where the uterine lining grows into the muscle wall, and diagnosis often requires surgery. Researchers will compare L…

This study tests a new way to see if patients in shock need more fluids. Doctors will use a heart ultrasound measure called E' before and after giving fluids. The goal is to see if changes in E' can quickly tell if the patient responds to fluids, helping guide emergency treatment…

This study tests a new portable DNA tool called MinION to quickly identify all bacteria and fungi in foot wounds of people with diabetes. Standard lab tests can miss some germs and take days, but MinION gives results in hours. The goal is to see if this tool can help doctors choo…

This study aims to understand why people with schizophrenia hear voices that aren't there (auditory hallucinations). Researchers think a small brain area called the inferior colliculi, which normally filters sounds, may not work properly. They will use MRI scans to compare brain …

This study looks at whether a simple finger-prick test that measures C-reactive protein (CRP) in a doctor's office can help decide if a child with fever needs to go to the emergency room. About 420 children aged 3 months to 9 years with fever will take part. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at how the pelvis and spine line up when children with cerebral palsy sit. Many kids with CP who don't walk much develop spine and pelvic problems, but there are no clear guidelines for taking X-rays while sitting. By measuring these angles, researchers hope to c…

This study tests whether a nurse-led program using online questionnaires can help cancer patients transition safely from hospital to home. About 50 adults with cancer who own a smartphone or tablet will use an app to report their health after discharge. The goal is to see if this…

This study looks at how a blood transfusion changes the heart's function in elderly patients with anemia who come to the emergency room. Researchers will use ultrasound to check the heart before, right after, and 15 minutes after the transfusion. The goal is to see which heart me…