Fondation Hôpital Saint-joseph

This study tests whether taking two blood thinners (aspirin and clopidogrel) for 12 months after leg artery surgery is better than taking them for just 1 month in people with severe leg artery disease. The goal is to see if longer treatment prevents amputations or death. About 61…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone and prednisone) can reduce deaths within 30 days for people hospitalized with a sudden worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 110 adults with IPF and an acute exacerbation will receive either…

This study tests whether using conversational hypnosis during a transoesophageal echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound done through the throat) can make the procedure more comfortable for patients. Researchers will enroll 150 adults and measure their comfort levels right after the e…

This study looks at whether playing music during routine hygiene care (like bed baths) can improve comfort for stroke patients in the intensive care unit. About 102 adults who recently had a stroke will take part. After care, patients will rate their comfort using a simple pictur…

This study tests whether a digital app called MyMonka can help family caregivers of older adults who have been discharged from the emergency department. About 100 caregiver-patient pairs will use the app for 3 months, and researchers will measure changes in caregiver stress and q…

This study looks at whether children with a narrow upper jaw (transverse orthodontic deficiency) are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will compare sleep test results from 102 children aged 6 to 16, some with and some without this jaw issue. The goal is to …

This study follows 100 hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infection to track how quickly the bacteria clears from the gut during and after standard antibiotic treatment. Researchers will also analyze gut bacteria and immune responses in stool samples to identify …

This study aims to uncover the genetic and immune factors behind SAPHO syndrome, a rare chronic condition causing bone inflammation and skin issues. Researchers will collect DNA and cells from 100 adults diagnosed with SAPHO to compare their genetic makeup with the general popula…