Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon, explained in plain language.
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Aspirin after pneumonia: a lifesaver for seniors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) every day for 90 days can reduce deaths in people aged 75 and older who are hospitalized with pneumonia. Pneumonia often triggers heart problems that can be fatal, especially in older adults. The trial will involve 600 p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Brain zaps may curb heavy drinking in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether repeated sessions of a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their heavy drinking days. About 312 adults who want to cut down on alcohol but not necessarily quit will receive either real or sham st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Scientists probe fat's own chemistry to fight obesity and diabetes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how certain natural chemicals (endocannabinoids) in belly fat affect the creation of new fat cells. Researchers will take small samples of fat tissue from 30 people undergoing abdominal surgery, including those with obesity, diabetes, and healthy controls. By …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Fatty meal sparks brain inflammation in healthy men, study finds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how eating a fatty meal affects immune cells in the brain's hypothalamus, which controls appetite and metabolism. Researchers will scan the brains of 20 healthy men after a balanced meal and a high-fat meal to see differences. The goal is to better understand …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC