Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Saint Etienne
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Saint Etienne, explained in plain language.
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Hip replacement patients may need less blood transfusions with right drug dose
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different doses of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, to see which works best for reducing blood loss during hip replacement surgery. 170 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or one of three doses of the drug right at the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a VR headset replace painkillers during labor induction?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during placement of a cervical ripening balloon can reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing labor induction. Sixty pregnant women will either receive standard care or standard care plus a VR experience. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smooth transitions: a study on how disabled youth navigate adult healthcare
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how young people with conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and spinal cord injury move from pediatric to adult medical care. Researchers will review medical records from the past 10 years and interview patients who have already made the switch. The go…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone loss in hemophilia: new study measures the hidden risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at bone density in 448 men with hemophilia and healthy volunteers to see how common bone loss is. Participants had a bone density scan and some gave blood samples. The goal was to understand if hemophilia itself, not just lack of activity, leads to weaker bones.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Power nap prescription: 30-Minute snooze may shield night shift Nurses' hearts
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a 30-minute nap during a night shift can help protect the blood vessels of healthcare workers. 80 nurses and care assistants who work 12-hour night shifts were followed for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if napping at work could reduce the risk of hear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC