Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon, explained in plain language.
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Timing of dialysis in septic shock: early vs. delayed – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at 500 adults with septic shock and severe acute kidney injury to see if starting dialysis early (within 12 hours) or waiting (48-60 hours) affected survival at 90 days. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive. The goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New program aims to improve dental care in schizophrenia patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a dental health education program for people with schizophrenia to see if it could improve their oral hygiene and quality of life. Participants were randomly assigned to either the education program or standard monitoring. The study lasted 12 months and included…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug liraglutide may fight fatty liver, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether liraglutide, a diabetes drug, can reduce liver fat and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. It involved 127 patients who took liraglutide for 6 months, with liver fat measured by MRI. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a cancer drug tame rare overgrowth disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested taselisib, a drug that blocks a faulty protein causing excessive growth in people with PIK3CA-related overgrowth. Nineteen participants took the drug daily for four weeks to see if it was safe and tolerable. The study was stopped early, so we have li…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a common sedative save lives in septic shock?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine could help restore blood pressure control in patients with severe septic shock that does not respond to standard treatments. The trial involved 32 adults in intensive care. The goal was to see if the drug could impr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Steroid flash before colon surgery: a shot at fewer complications?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving a single high dose of the steroid methylprednisolone just before colorectal surgery could lower the risk of serious complications, especially infections. The trial planned to enroll 78 adults having elective colorectal surgery, but it was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Heart drug tested to help patients escape life support
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called levosimendan to see if it could help people with severe heart failure successfully come off a temporary heart-lung machine (ECLS). The trial planned to include 82 adults who were ready to try weaning off the machine. Half would get the drug and hal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Eye drug trial for rare macular disease stops early – only 16 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested aflibercept (Eylea) eye injections against placebo in 16 people with macular telangiectasia type 1, a rare condition that causes vision loss. The study aimed to see if aflibercept could reduce swelling in the macula. However, the trial was terminated ear…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Eye test may forecast kidney failure after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether special eye scans (OCT-angiography) can predict how well the remaining kidney will work one year after kidney removal for cancer. Researchers enrolled 30 adults scheduled for total nephrectomy. The goal was to see if retinal blood vessel patterns coul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cancer clues in blood particles
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at tiny particles called exosomes in the blood of 172 colorectal cancer patients. Researchers wanted to see if the contents of these particles could help predict survival and cancer spread. The goal was to find new biomarkers that could be measured with a simple…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Ibrutinib heart risks under the microscope: can we predict them?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why some people taking the cancer drug ibrutinib develop heart issues like atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and high blood pressure. Researchers planned to follow 8 patients with blood cancers, using heart tests and blood markers to try to …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Light-Based device may predict amputation healing
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a device that uses near-infrared light (NIRS) can measure blood flow in the remaining leg after a below-knee amputation better than the standard method (TcPO2). Researchers planned to include 50 patients in two groups: those with a permanent prosthetic l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can your personality change your diabetes genes?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have a 'Type A' (impatient, proactive) or 'Type B' (calm, slow) personality show different genetic markers linked to inflammation and stress. Researchers planned to collect blood samples and have participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug may alter your taste buds and food desires
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the diabetes medication Liraglutide (Victoza) affects taste, food cravings, and eating habits in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Researchers compared three groups: patients starting Liraglutide, diabetic patients not on the drug, and healt…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists investigate why ventilators may worsen lung infections
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how mechanical ventilation (breathing machines) affects the energy centers (mitochondria) of immune cells in patients with severe lung infections and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers aimed to understand why some patients get worse despi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New score could help eye surgeons predict who sees best after surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to validate a scoring system that predicts whether patients will have good vision one year after combined cataract and epiretinal membrane surgery. The score uses factors like age, symptom duration, and initial vision. Researchers planned to enroll 164 adults age…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Mindfulness for caregivers: a Stress-Reduction experiment that ended early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mindfulness-based stress reduction program could lower stress and inflammation in people caring for someone with a severe psychiatric disorder. Researchers planned to compare a group taking mindfulness classes with a group receiving standard care, mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC