Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice

This study compares a drug-coated balloon to a standard balloon for treating narrowed blood vessels used in dialysis. The drug (paclitaxel) helps prevent the vessel from narrowing again. Researchers want to see if the special balloon keeps the access working longer, reducing the …

This study tests whether injecting Botox into the thumb joint can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with thumb osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis). Sixty adults with moderate to severe pain who haven't responded to standard painkillers will receive either Botox or a plac…

This study tests if a biceps tendon cutting procedure done in the doctor's office with a tiny camera and local numbing is as good as the same surgery in an operating room. About 14 adults with shoulder pain from biceps tendon problems will take part. The main goal is to see if pa…

This study explores whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with computer-based cognitive training, can help reduce apathy in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Apathy is a common problem that makes people lose interest and motiv…

This study planned to test newborn babies' hair for traces of drugs their mothers took during pregnancy. The goal was to learn how these substances get into the hair and how long they stay. The study was withdrawn before any babies were enrolled, so no results are available.

This study surveys 500 lead authors from major medical journals to understand their attitudes, experiences, and concerns about using artificial intelligence in research. Participants answer an anonymous online questionnaire about how they use AI tools like chatbots for writing, d…

This study aimed to see if people with diabetes have slower stomach emptying after fasting, which could raise the risk of complications during surgery. Researchers planned to use ultrasound to compare stomach contents between diabetic and non-diabetic patients before scheduled va…

This study aims to speed up the development of new drugs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a muscle-weakening disease. Researchers will test new ways to measure muscle function and disease progression in 100 adults over 24 months. The goal is to create reliable t…