Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice

This study is testing if a specific type of laser can improve the treatment of melasma (dark skin patches, sometimes called the 'pregnancy mask') and help prevent it from returning. Thirty adults with moderate to severe melasma will use a standard skin-lightening cream on their w…

This study is testing a new surgical technique for creating the blood vessel connection needed for dialysis. It compares a new, less invasive method to the standard surgery to see if it results in a more reliable and longer-lasting connection. The goal is to reduce the need for r…

This study is checking the heart safety of a medicine called verapamil when used at high doses to prevent cluster headaches. It will follow 60 adults with cluster headaches to see if the drug causes specific heart rhythm problems. Researchers will track heart tests and drug level…

This study is testing if a special balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) works better than a standard balloon to repair narrowed blood vessels used for dialysis. The goal is to keep these access sites open longer so patients need fewer repeat procedures and hospital visits. Abo…

This study is observing how the approved drug Spinraza (nusinersen) affects adults living with SMA type II, a genetic muscle-weakening condition. Researchers are closely tracking 20 wheelchair-using adults over more than two years to see how their motor skills, strength, breathin…

This study is testing whether a non-surgical radiation treatment can safely reduce hand tremors in people with essential tremor or Parkinson's disease. Instead of using a specialized brain surgery machine, researchers are using a standard radiation machine that doesn't require he…

This study is testing whether a personalized, doctor-prescribed exercise program can reduce fat in the liver for people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It will involve about 115 participants who will follow the exercise plan and have their liver fat measured befor…

This small, early study is testing a two-part plant-based treatment for women who get frequent bladder infections (cystitis). The treatment first uses antibacterial essential oils to treat an active infection, then uses a mix of medicinal plants for several months to try to preve…

This study is testing whether robotic surgery to remove the prostate for cancer can be safely performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning patients go home the same day. It involves 20 men with localized prostate cancer who meet specific health criteria. Researchers will track w…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who haven't gotten better with standard therapies like medication and therapy. Researchers are using a device that sends a very low ele…

This study is testing a new, detailed ultrasound method to look at blood flow inside tumors in the eye. The goal is to see if this improved view can help doctors more confidently tell if a tumor is benign or cancerous, especially in tricky cases. Researchers will use this method …

This study is testing whether lung ultrasound can be as good as or better than chest X-rays for diagnosing pneumonia in emergency room patients. Researchers are comparing both methods in 47 adults with suspected pneumonia to see which is more accurate. The goal is to find a faste…

This study is testing a new, less invasive way to perform a common shoulder surgery. Doctors are comparing cutting a painful biceps tendon using a tiny camera in a clinic office versus doing the same procedure in a full operating room. The goal is to see if the simpler office pro…

This study is testing whether using virtual reality headsets can help reduce anxiety and pain in patients who need chest drainage tubes for lung conditions like collapsed lung or fluid buildup. Researchers are comparing personalized VR experiences against standard care during the…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique, combined with cognitive training games on a tablet, can help reduce apathy in older adults with mild memory problems. Apathy is a lack of motivation that can significantly impact daily life. The tri…

This small pilot study is exploring a new approach to help people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Researchers are testing whether adding fine hand motor skill exercises to standard speech therapy can improve swallowing recovery. The study involves 30 participants over…

This study is testing a new, more comfortable headset designed to help people with advanced ALS communicate. The device reads brain signals to let users type on a virtual keyboard without moving. Researchers are working with a small group of ALS patients to see if this prototype …

This study is testing if an injection of botulinum toxin (like Botox) into the thumb joint can help reduce pain and improve hand function for people with arthritis at the base of the thumb. It will compare the effects of the botulinum toxin injection against a placebo (inactive) …

This study aims to find the best ways to measure disease progression in people with advanced Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) who use wheelchairs. It will test various physical tasks and questionnaires on 30 participants over two years. The goal is to create reliable…

This study aims to create better tools for measuring how facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) progresses over time. Researchers will follow 100 adults with FSHD for two years, using tests like muscle MRIs and functional movement assessments. The goal is to provide reliab…

This study aimed to see if a new, detailed care plan for the first critical hour after birth was practical to use for extremely premature or very low birth weight babies. It planned to measure how often the plan could be followed and identify what might make it hard to use. The g…

This research study aims to create detailed maps of brain connections in people with brain tumors. By studying 30 patients before and during surgery, researchers hope to understand how tumors affect brain wiring and how the brain adapts. The findings could help surgeons better pr…

This study aimed to understand if diabetic patients have food or liquid left in their stomachs before scheduled surgery, even after following standard fasting rules. Researchers planned to use a simple, non-invasive ultrasound scan to compare the stomachs of diabetic and non-diab…

This study aims to understand how leading medical researchers view and use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. Researchers who have published in top medical journals are invited to complete an anonymous online survey about their experiences with AI tools. The goal is to g…

This study aims to understand how long the flu virus remains detectable in the nose and throat of hospitalized adults who are being treated with the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). By tracking the virus over time in 18 patients, researchers hope to gather evidence that coul…

This study aims to discover signs in the blood that might predict which young women are likely to get repeated bladder infections. Researchers are comparing blood samples from healthy women who have had many infections to those who have had very few. The goal is to understand dif…

This study aims to understand how well artificial intelligence (AI) can diagnose skin conditions compared to human dermatologists. Researchers will look back at 1000 cases where a family doctor sent photos and information to a skin specialist for remote advice. They will compare …

This study aimed to understand how drugs taken by pregnant women show up in their newborn's hair. Researchers planned to analyze hair samples from babies whose mothers used certain medications during pregnancy to see what traces remained. The goal was to gather information that c…