Institut Curie
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Curie, explained in plain language.
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Numbing shot during breast surgery may stop chronic pain
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) during breast cancer surgery could prevent chronic pain that sometimes lasts for months after the operation. 260 women having breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy took part. The researchers compared pain leve…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists sniff out breast cancer with High-Tech nose
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether breast cancer gives off a unique odor that can be captured by a special polymer. Researchers collected samples from the hands and tumors of 35 women before and after surgery. The goal was to see if this 'smell signature' could help detect breast cancer i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Blood test may steer chemo choices for metastatic breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood can help doctors decide when to switch chemotherapy for women with metastatic breast cancer. 265 women who had already tried two chemotherapy treatments took part. The goal was to see if using CTC …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC