Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, explained in plain language.
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New vaccine strategy targets pancreatic cancer after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab), for people with pancreatic cancer that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combinatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:49 UTC
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FLASH radiotherapy: a quicker, gentler skin cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of radiation called FLASH, which delivers treatment in a fraction of a second, against standard radiation for people with common skin cancers. The goal is to see if FLASH causes fewer severe skin side effects while still controlling the cancer effectiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Ultrasound hunt for silent artery bulges in seniors and smokers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses painless ultrasound scans to check for hidden bulges (aneurysms) in the belly and behind the knee in 507 people at higher risk, including older women who smoke and men over 65. The goal is to learn how common these bulges are and what risk factors are linked to th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Talking heals: study tests if Psych-Coaching boosts cancer care skills
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether four one-hour coaching sessions with a psycho-oncologist can help doctors and nurses who treat cancer patients. The goal is to improve how they talk with patients and handle difficult emotions. 62 oncology physicians and nurses will take part, and rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC