Gcs Ramsay Santé Pour L'enseignement Et La Recherche
Clinical trials sponsored by Gcs Ramsay Santé Pour L'enseignement Et La Recherche, explained in plain language.
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Newer scope technique may outperform standard procedure for Cancer-Related bile duct blockage
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two ways to open a blocked bile duct in people with advanced cancer: the standard ERCP procedure versus a newer approach called EUS-guided drainage using a special stent. The goal is to see which method keeps the bile duct open longer with fewer complications.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dialyser aims to cut blood thinner risks for kidney patients
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two dialysis filters, SOLACEA-H and HYDROLINK-NVU, to see if SOLACEA-H can allow dialysis sessions with less or no blood thinner (heparin). The trial involves 20 adults who have been on dialysis for at least 3 months and are medically stable. Each participant …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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3D scanner could revolutionize foot alignment diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study evaluates a new automated tool called TALAS that uses 3D scans taken while standing to measure hindfoot alignment. Researchers aim to see if it can reliably classify foot alignment as neutral, varus, or valgus. The study involves adults already scheduled for foot or an…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart scans may soon replace Needle-Based catheter tests
Diagnosis CompletedThis study explores whether a cardiac MRI can safely and effectively gather the same heart pressure and flow measurements normally obtained through right heart catheterization, a more invasive procedure. Researchers will attempt to perform the catheterization inside the MRI machi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program shows promise in preventing carer burnout
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a supervised 9-week physical activity program could lower the risk of burnout in carers. 75 non-physician health professionals with low or moderate physical activity levels took part. The main goal was to measure changes in burnout symptoms using a stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Sound waves aim to soothe stubborn heel pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether histotripsy, a focused ultrasound technique, can reduce pain in people with plantar fasciitis that has not responded to standard treatments like shock waves, orthotics, or steroid injections. Participants receive two ultrasound sessions and report …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could kids have upper limb surgery fully awake? new trial tests the idea
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a local anesthetic injection (ropivacaine) can keep children aged 6 to 12 awake and comfortable during upper limb surgery, avoiding general anesthesia. Children watch cartoons on a tablet for distraction while the anesthetic is given. The study aims to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart home monitoring could help pancreatic cancer patients avoid hospital stays
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a home monitoring system for people with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving a strong chemotherapy called mFOLFIRINOX. The system tracked symptoms, activity, sleep, and weight using connected devices and an online platform. The goal was to see if early alerts c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bunion surgery showdown: to screw or not to screw?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using a screw to fix the bone after Akin osteotomy (a type of bunion surgery) leads to better toe joint movement compared to leaving it without a screw. 54 adults having bunion surgery took part. The main goal was to measure how much the big toe joint…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block offers better pain relief after rotator cuff repair?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—interscalene and supraclavicular—for controlling pain after outpatient arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 108 adults undergoing surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how much opioid pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain block could cut morphine use after hip surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two ways to manage pain during hip replacement surgery: an ultrasound-guided nerve block (PENG block) versus injecting anesthetic directly into the joint. The study includes 60 adults scheduled for anterior hip replacement under general anesthesia. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dialysis method aims to cut recovery time for kidney patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested an optimized dialysis technique using a special membrane and biofeedback software to see if it helps kidney failure patients recover faster after treatment. 18 patients on standard dialysis who took at least 4 hours to recover were observed. The study meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block may ease hip surgery pain better than standard injection
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a newer nerve block called PENG block provides better pain relief than the standard intra-articular injection for people undergoing hip replacement surgery. Both methods use the anesthetic lidocaine. The study will measure how much morphine patients need …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Water therapy for back pain? new study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new treatment called Localized Tissue Hydration for people with chronic low back pain. The treatment was added to standard care for 30 adults. The main goal was to see if it could reduce pain by at least 30% after 6 months.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Knee replacement recovery: which pain block gets you home faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 130 people having knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. It compared two ways to manage pain: one using a nerve block near the knee, and the other adding extra numbing medicine around the joint. The goal was to see which method helped patients recover f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Who should control your sedation during surgery? new study compares options
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could dissociation play a role in obesity?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how common dissociative tendencies are in adults with obesity who are seeking medical or surgical help for the first time. Participants fill out questionnaires that measure dissociation, eating behaviors, and other related factors. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests High-Tech scans for safer spine surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a special 3D scan during surgery, combined with a navigation system, helps place screws more accurately in the lower back compared to the usual X-ray method. It involved 126 adults having lumbar spine surgery. The main goal was to see if the new…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study measures hidden X-Ray doses to skin during tricky heart artery procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how much X-ray radiation reaches the skin of patients during a complex heart procedure to reopen a completely blocked coronary artery. Researchers placed a special film on the backs of 83 patients to measure the actual dose. The goal was to better u…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Secrets of the kayak polo throw: scientists map shoulder motion to prevent injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how the shoulder moves during kayak polo throwing, a sport where athletes throw while seated with a fixed pelvis. Researchers will track shoulder angles using motion-capture sensors on 20 experienced male athletes. The goal is to understand the unique demands …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the body reveals how tumors block the bile duct
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat-Derived cell therapy could offer new hope for thumb arthritis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines nanofat—a processed form of a person's own fat—to see if it could be used as a cell therapy for rhizarthrosis, a common and painful form of thumb osteoarthritis. Researchers will collect fat samples from healthy volunteers and analyze the cells and sterility i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New walking score could help surgeons predict recovery after day surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to develop and validate a simple score that measures a patient's ability to walk just before and after outpatient surgery. Researchers will ask adult patients undergoing day surgery with sedation to answer questions about their walking. The goal is to create a rel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sperm survival test could make IVF safer by spotting toxic lab tools
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checks whether a test using human sperm can reliably detect toxic chemicals in the plastic dishes and tubes used for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers will compare sperm movement after contact with different batches of IVF supplies. The goal is to see if this s…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we make MRI scans safer and clearer for people with hearing implants?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how bone conduction and cochlear implants create artifacts (distortions) in MRI images. Researchers will test different MRI sequences and implant positions to see if they can reduce these artifacts. The goal is to improve MRI quality for people with hearin…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple checklist after anesthesia save lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial investigates whether using a structured transmission checklist when patients arrive in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) can reduce the risk of dangerously low oxygen levels. About 560 adults recovering from anesthesia will be randomly assigned to standard handover …
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden shoulder tissue changes may explain recurrent dislocations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined tissue samples from the shoulder capsule of 40 patients to see if certain changes are linked to shoulder instability. Researchers compared samples from patients with unstable shoulders to those without. The goal was to better understand these tissue changes, w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart closure device put to the test: does it preserve heart function?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines whether closing the left atrial appendage with a device called AMULET changes how well the heart relaxes. It includes 100 adults with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for stroke but cannot take blood thinners. Researchers measure heart function using u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Joint surgery outcomes in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome put to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how well joints like the shoulder, knee, ankle, elbow, and wrist work after orthopedic surgery in people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a condition that affects connective tissue. Researchers are using standard joint function scores to measure outcomes in 200 ad…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wrist MRI may spot hidden amyloid clumps without needles
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special MRI scan of the wrist can detect amyloid deposits in people with systemic amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers enrolled 128 adults, including patients with cardiac amyloidosis and healthy volunteers. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tennis elbow may hide a ligament injury, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how often people with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) also have posterolateral rotatory instability, a ligament problem that causes similar pain but requires different treatment. Researchers will check the elbow's lateral collateral ligament during sc…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wrist ligament thickness may predict heel pain after carpal tunnel surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 144 adults who had carpal tunnel surgery to see if the thickness of a wrist ligament (the flexor retinaculum) is linked to developing heel pain afterward. Researchers measured the ligament during surgery and compared patients who got heel pain with those who …
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Hand vs. wrist: which route is better for heart scans?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two methods for performing coronary angiography, a procedure that takes pictures of the heart's blood vessels. The standard method goes through an artery at the wrist, while the newer method uses an artery in the back of the hand (called the snuff box). The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Scientists map brain tumor genetics using blood and spinal fluid
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined genetic and epigenetic changes in brain metastases from solid cancers. Researchers collected tumor tissue, blood, and spinal fluid from 21 patients during surgery to compare molecular profiles. The goal was to see if liquid biopsies could reliably reflect the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Which ankle surgery gets athletes back in the game faster?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 204 people who had ankle surgery for chronic instability. Researchers compared two surgical techniques—tendon graft and suture with biological reinforcement—to see how many returned to their main sport at the same level 10 months later. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Tiny bacteria, big impact on IVF? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined bacteria in sperm and follicular fluid from 50 couples undergoing IVF. Researchers identified and counted the bacteria to see if they influence fertilization and embryo development. The goal is to understand whether these microbes play a role in IVF success ra…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC