Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon

This study tests whether repeated sessions of a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. Over 12 weeks, 312 participants will receive either real or sham tDCS in 5-day clusters each month. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) every day for 90 days can reduce deaths and heart-related complications in people aged 75 and older who are hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers will compare aspirin against a placebo in 600 participants across multi…

This study tests whether injecting a local anesthetic near the stellate ganglion in the neck, guided by ultrasound, can improve how patients feel after heart surgery. The block temporarily calms part of the nervous system, which may reduce pain, improve sleep, and lower the risk …

This study uses advanced CT scans to find out how common blood clots are inside the heart chambers of people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers will scan 200 adults diagnosed with this disease to detect clots that may …

This study looks at 150 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) who are scheduled for a heart procedure called ablation. Researchers want to see if levels of a protein called BDNF in the blood are linked to signs of heart muscle damage (atrial c…

This study looks at whether a simple pupil test can predict how much pain a person will feel after heart surgery, before they even wake up. About 100 adults having heart surgery will take part. The goal is to help doctors give the right amount of pain medicine earlier, avoiding b…

This study looks at whether a substance in the blood called BDNF is linked to strokes caused by heart conditions like atrial fibrillation. Researchers will measure BDNF levels in 150 people who recently had a stroke and compare it with heart and brain scans. The goal is to better…

This study looks at how smell helps newborns find and latch onto the breast for breastfeeding. Researchers will use a special machine to track odors from mothers and babies in real time. The goal is to understand the role of scent in early bonding and feeding, which could help im…

This study looks at how certain natural chemicals (endocannabinoids) influence the development of fat cells from stem cells found in belly fat. Researchers will take small fat samples from 30 people undergoing abdominal surgery, including healthy controls, people with obesity, an…

This study looks at how eating a high-fat meal affects a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which controls hunger and metabolism. Researchers will use MRI scans and blood tests in 20 healthy men to see if the brain's immune cells become active after a fatty meal. The goal…