Cliniques Universitaires Saint-luc- Université Catholique De Louvain

The BELGICA trial is testing whether a smaller radiation target in glioblastoma patients can reduce side effects and improve quality of life without shortening survival. About 347 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma will be randomly assigned to standard or reduced radiation …

This study tests whether testicular tissue frozen before puberty can be transplanted back into the same man to restore fertility. It involves 20 men who became infertile after childhood cancer treatment and now want children. Doctors will check if the transplant produces sperm an…

This study is testing whether MRI can be used instead of CT to measure the pelvis in pregnant women. CT scans use radiation, which doctors want to avoid during pregnancy. The researchers will compare the measurements from both scans in 95 women who have had a previous C-section a…

This study tests an improved whole-body MRI that uses special 'pseudo-CT' sequences to detect bone lesions in people with multiple myeloma. The goal is to see if this single, radiation-free scan can accurately find bone damage. About 45 patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent …

This study tests whether brain tumor patients can safely receive radiotherapy without wearing an immobilization mask. Instead, a surface imaging system tracks the patient's position and movement. Twenty adults will try one session without a mask and report their comfort, anxiety,…

This study tests whether a small device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin (TENS) can quickly reduce acute low back pain in people visiting the emergency department. About 222 adults with recent back pain will receive either real TENS or a placebo device for 30 mi…

This study compares two radiation therapy methods for prostate cancer: adaptive radiotherapy, which adjusts daily to changes in the body, and conventional radiotherapy. The goal is to see if adaptive therapy causes fewer digestive, urinary, and general side effects. About 188 men…

This study looks at 350 hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder to find out what makes someone more likely to relapse after detox. Researchers will group patients by shared traits and test a feedback system that shows test results to patients and doctors. The goal is to l…

This study looks at brain wave patterns (EEG) in 280 adults having heart procedures under general anesthesia. Researchers want to see if there is a difference in brain activity between two common anesthetics, propofol and sevoflurane. The goal is to find a way to predict who migh…

This study looks at how movement and thinking skills are connected in people with brain damage from conditions like cerebral palsy or stroke. Researchers will use a robotic tool to measure arm movements and thinking tasks together. The goal is to better understand these links and…

This study looks at whether a bedside lung ultrasound can help physiotherapists change their treatment plans for hospitalized adults with sudden breathing issues. About 30 participants will get an ultrasound, and researchers will see how often it leads to a different therapy appr…

This study tests whether a playful coaching feature on a cough-assist device helps children learn to use it more effectively. Researchers will compare learning speed and cough quality in healthy children aged 6-12, and later in children with neuromuscular diseases. The goal is to…

This study looks at 50 people who had a cardiac arrest and are in the ICU. Researchers are testing new blood tests and brain ultrasounds to see if they can better predict how well the brain will recover. The goal is to help doctors make more informed decisions about treatment and…

This study looks at the physical properties of lung mucus in 500 people with obstructive pulmonary disease. Researchers want to see how mucus thickness changes after standard breathing treatments or exercise. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatme…

This study looks at why people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps lose their sense of smell. Researchers will compare cells from the nose of 140 participants before and after 3 months of treatment. The goal is to understand the biological mechanisms behind smell loss and rec…

This study looks at whether using a portable ultrasound (PoCUS) at the bedside helps emergency doctors improve how they diagnose chest and abdominal pain. About 406 adults with pain lasting less than 72 hours will take part. A panel of experts will compare the doctor's diagnosis …

This study looks at whether blue light can help vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) work better for people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard treatments. About 34 participants (patients with VNS implants and healthy volunteers) will be exposed to blue light to see if it cha…