Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice, explained in plain language.
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New hope for older leukemia patients: experimental drug combo enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new drug, CPX-351, to standard chemotherapy in 248 adults aged 50 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is at intermediate or high risk. The goal is to see if CPX-351 leads to deeper remission with less remaining cancer cells after…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New study tests if early drug use can stop psoriasis from becoming chronic
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug bimekizumab, given early in plaque psoriasis, can delay or prevent the disease from becoming a long-term condition. 40 adults with mild psoriasis (less than 6 months or more than 2 years) will receive either bimekizumab injections or a topical st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New drug zilucoplan shows promise for muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a new drug called Zilucoplan works for people with myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle weakness. Researchers will track 55 French patients over three months to see if the drug improves muscle strength and daily life, and check for side eff…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:22 UTC
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AI tailors kidney drug dosing to boost remission in tough autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can help doctors personalize the dose of the drug rituximab for people with membranous nephropathy, an autoimmune kidney disease. About 120 adults with active disease will receive either standard rituximab or a dose adjusted by an …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Early ravulizumab shows promise for speeding ICU recovery in myasthenia crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving the drug ravulizumab early, after standard treatments, can help people with a life-threatening myasthenia gravis crisis recover faster in the ICU. About 30 adults in France will be observed for 6 months. The goal is to see if it reduces time on …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Go home same day after appendix surgery? major trial says It's safe
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares same-day discharge versus standard overnight hospital stay for people with uncomplicated appendicitis who have laparoscopic surgery. About 1,400 participants aged 15-74 will be randomly assigned to either go home the same day or stay in the hospital. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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VR headset or inhaler could replace sedation for shoulder dislocation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two new pain management methods—methoxyflurane (an inhaled painkiller) and a virtual reality headset—against standard care for people with a dislocated shoulder. The goal is to see if these approaches reduce the need for strong sedative drugs during the proced…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Could a common water pill stop migraine auras?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether amiloride, a drug usually used for high blood pressure, can reduce the number of migraine aura attacks (like seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines). About 40 adults with migraine with aura will take either amiloride or a placebo for a few months, then sw…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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Hope for swallowing: french study tests omaveloxolone in rare nerve disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether omaveloxolone, a drug recently approved in France, can ease swallowing difficulties in people with Friedreich's ataxia. About 40 patients will fill out a swallowing questionnaire before starting the drug and again after six months. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets tested to ease C-Section stress
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets during a scheduled cesarean section can help reduce pain and anxiety. Twenty women will be offered VR from admission through recovery. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and improves the birth experience.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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New wrap for cut nerves aims to restore finger feeling
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wrapping a stitched finger nerve with a special skin scaffold (MatriDerm) helps improve sensation recovery. About 70 people with cut nerves in their fingers or palm will be randomly assigned to get either standard nerve stitching alone or stitching plus t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Exercise education boosts brain health in memory loss patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a physical activity education program to regular exercise helps people with mild memory or thinking problems more than exercise alone. About 34 participants will be followed for 6 months to see changes in activity level, thinking skills, and qua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New tool could reveal hidden brain damage after stroke treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests if a special wire can safely measure blood flow in the tiny blood vessels of the brain right after a stroke clot is removed. Even when the main artery is cleared, many patients still have disabilities, possibly because the smallest vessels aren't getting enough b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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HPV education in class may boost vaccine uptake, french study hints
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a classroom program called e-Bug, which teaches students about HPV, leads to more parents agreeing to the HPV vaccine. Researchers compared vaccination rates at one middle school that used the program with the rest of the region. No students were enrolled or …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can online classes help young cancer patients take charge of their health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether online health education workshops are practical and helpful for teenagers and young adults (ages 15-25) who have cancer. About 48 participants from across France will take part in three digital sessions designed to teach skills for managing daily life …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Scientists probe GLP-1's secret Fat-Fighting power in surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) change fat tissue in people having weight-loss surgery. Researchers will measure oxytocin levels and fat quality in 40 patients, comparing those who took GLP-1 drugs for at least 3 months to those who did not. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Finger-Prick test could revolutionize emergency triage for accident victims
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, painless finger-prick test measuring lactate levels can help predict how serious a person's injuries are after a major accident, like a car crash or a high fall. The goal is to give emergency responders a simple, objective tool to decide whi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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Can a liver transplant reverse hardening of the arteries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how liver cirrhosis and liver transplants affect artery calcification (hardening of the arteries). Researchers will measure changes in artery calcification and a substance called pyrophosphate in 95 adults before and after liver transplantation. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Can smartphone tests predict MS before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 150 people who either have radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) — early brain changes that may lead to multiple sclerosis (MS) — or have MS but no physical symptoms. Researchers will use digital tools, MRI scans, and blood tests to find better ways to track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare calcification disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain natural chemicals in the body affect blood vessel health in people with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a rare genetic disease that causes calcium buildup in tissues. Researchers will measure levels of these chemicals in 45 adults with PXE to bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Morning or evening? study tests best time for flu shot in kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether getting a flu shot in the morning or evening makes a difference for people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure antibody levels four weeks after vaccination to see which timing leads to a stronger immune response. The study involves 73…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 23, 2026 12:45 UTC