Chu De Quebec-universite Laval
Clinical trials sponsored by Chu De Quebec-universite Laval, explained in plain language.
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Mammography vs MRI: which is better at spotting breast cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compared two imaging methods—contrast-enhanced mammography (CESM) and MRI—to see which is better at detecting breast cancer in women with suspicious breast lesions. A total of 231 women took part, and each had both scans plus a biopsy to confirm the results. The goal w…
Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New imaging test may spot chemo success early in breast cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether angiomammography (a contrast-enhanced mammogram) can predict if breast cancer will fully disappear after chemotherapy, compared to MRI. Researchers followed 67 women with breast cancer to see if a 50% tumor size reduction after two chemo cycles could pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Can special goggles help ER doctors spot hidden stroke signs?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using Frenzel lenses (special goggles) and a checklist helps emergency doctors better detect nystagmus—an involuntary eye movement—in 120 patients with sudden dizziness or vertigo. The goal was to see if these tools improve diagnosis of serious causes li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC