Chu De Quebec-universite Laval
Clinical trials sponsored by Chu De Quebec-universite Laval, explained in plain language.
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Head-to-Head prostate cancer radiation study seeks gentler treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two radiation treatments for early-stage prostate cancer to see which causes fewer side effects. Researchers will enroll 208 men with low or favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer. One group receives targeted external radiation (SBRT), while the other rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Study aims to Fine-Tune infection shield for myeloma patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best level of protective antibodies to give patients with hard-to-treat multiple myeloma who are receiving a new type of immunotherapy. The new treatment can weaken the immune system, raising the risk of serious infections. Researchers are comparing wh…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists grow 'Permanent' Gene-Fixed skin to heal devastating wounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, lab-grown skin graft for people with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB), a painful genetic condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. The graft is made from a patient's own skin cells, which are genetically corrected in a lab to pr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Shorter prostate cancer treatment put to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an ultra-short course of radiation is as safe and effective as a moderately short course for treating localized prostate cancer. It will involve about 205 men and combines internal radiation (brachytherapy) with external beam radiation. The main goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New pill could help stop bladder cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a daily pill called bicalutamide to the standard BCG bladder wash treatment can better prevent cancer from returning. It will involve about 160 men with early-stage bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. Participants will be randomly as…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Could a quick look at your fingernails speed up an autoimmune diagnosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple, non-invasive imaging test of the fingernail bed can help doctors diagnose specific autoimmune diseases sooner. It involves 40 adults who have early, unclear symptoms of a connective tissue disease. Researchers will compare if getting this t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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Nerve block tested to slash pain after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a specific nerve block (paravertebral block) is better than standard pain medication at reducing pain after mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Researchers will enroll 60 women to compare pain levels and opioid use in the first 72 hours after surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC