Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine, explained in plain language.
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Cancer radiation study tests whether empty or full bladder protects organs better
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether keeping the bladder empty or filled during cervical cancer radiation treatment affects how much radiation reaches nearby healthy organs. Researchers compared two approaches in 22 patients to see if one method better protects the bowel, rectum, and oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer patients: study tests ways to make surgery more successful
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different treatment approaches given before surgery for borderline pancreatic cancer. It compared giving patients a strong chemotherapy regimen alone versus adding radiation with chemotherapy before their operation. The goal was to see which approach better …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can meditation ease the burnout for cancer care workers?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a short meditation and therapy program is practical and helpful for reducing stress among hospital staff who work with cancer patients. Twenty employees at a cancer center participated in a three-week program focusing on meditation, acceptance, and perso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Mind over matter: hypnosis tested to soothe cancer treatment pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding formal hypnosis to standard care could better help patients manage anxiety and pain during a specific part of internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy). It involved 68 adult cancer patients. Researchers compared patients who received standard car…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Study asks: what really stops cancer patients from exercising?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand why many cancer patients don't exercise, even though it's known to improve well-being and outcomes. Researchers surveyed 261 French patients with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer to identify the psychological and social factors that influence …
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New device could help doctors better manage surgery pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special monitoring device that measures pain signals in patients under anesthesia during breast cancer surgery. Researchers wanted to see if this device could help determine when nerve blocks (pain-numbing injections) aren't working properly. The goal was to i…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC