Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, explained in plain language.
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Bone marrow injection tested to save torn knee cartilage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method to help heal difficult meniscus (knee cartilage) tears. Researchers compared standard surgical repair to a technique where they injected the patient's own bone marrow under a protective collagen wrap during surgery. The goal was to see if this 'wrap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Blood filter tested to tame dangerous heart surgery inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special blood filter used during complex heart surgery. The filter aimed to remove inflammatory substances from the blood while patients were on the heart-lung machine. Researchers wanted to see if this could reduce serious complications and organ damage after…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Video game therapy eases Mothers' traumatic birth flashbacks
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a single therapy session could reduce traumatic memories after childbirth. Mothers who experienced distressing flashbacks played the game Tetris after briefly recalling their birth experience. Researchers compared 120 women who received immediate treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC