Cliniques Universitaires Saint-luc- Université Catholique De Louvain

This pilot study tests whether transplanting a man's own frozen testicular tissue, stored before childhood cancer treatment, can restore fertility. Twenty men with azoospermia (no sperm) who want children will undergo the procedure. Doctors will check if the graft produces sperm …

The BELGICA trial is testing whether giving radiation in a more focused way to people with glioblastoma can reduce side effects and improve quality of life without shortening survival. About 347 newly diagnosed patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or redu…

This study is testing whether MRI can be used instead of CT to measure the pelvis in pregnant women who have had a previous C-section. CT scans use radiation, which doctors want to avoid. The study will enroll 95 women and compare the accuracy of the two methods, as well as how c…

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 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 adaptive radiotherapy (ART) with conventional radiotherapy in 188 men with prostate cancer. ART adjusts the radiation beam daily to account for changes in organ position, potentially reducing digestive and urinary side effects. Patients will report their sympt…

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 advanced MRI scans can accurately identify the brain networks responsible for seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants, who are already scheduled for invasive electrode monitoring, will receive an additional hour-long MRI. Researchers…

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 compares brain wave patterns (EEG) in 280 adults receiving either propofol or sevoflurane during heart procedures. The goal is to see if one anesthetic produces different brain activity, which could help predict and prevent postoperative confusion. Participants are Fre…

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 the physical properties of lung mucus in people with obstructive pulmonary disease. Researchers will collect sputum samples before and after chest physiotherapy or exercise to see how these treatments change the mucus. The goal is to better understand the dise…

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 aims to better understand the link between motor (movement) and cognitive (thinking) problems in people with brain damage from conditions like cerebral palsy or stroke. Researchers will assess 400 participants aged 3 to 90 using robotic tools and standard tests. The go…

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 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 whether combining blood tests and brain ultrasound can better predict how well someone recovers from a cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 50 adults and check their blood for proteins linked to inflammation and use ultrasound to measure brain blood flow an…

This study explores whether blue light can enhance the effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in people with refractory epilepsy. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart signals, and pupil size in 34 participants (including healthy volunteers) during light exposure and n…