Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle, explained in plain language.
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Personalized radiation aims to spare patients from painful side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a more personalized form of radiation therapy can reduce severe side effects for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It will compare a new 'adaptive' technique, which adjusts the radiation daily based on bladder changes, against standard radi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Better scans could help rectal cancer patients avoid unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop better MRI scan methods to predict which rectal cancer patients have completely responded to initial treatment and can safely avoid major surgery. Researchers will analyze MRI data from about 115 patients to create a tool that more accurately detects ti…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists hunt for brain tumor 'Chemical Fingerprint' in blood
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a new way to diagnose and monitor brain tumors called gliomas. Researchers will look for specific chemical markers in patients' blood, urine, and tumor tissue to see if they can create a more accurate test. The goal is to improve diagnosis and track the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Pre-Surgery prep aims to ease pain for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a special pre-surgery program can help reduce shoulder pain and improve movement after breast reconstruction. The program combines physical therapy with a gentle tissue massage technique called mechanostimulation. Researchers will compare patients who rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Personalized playlists may help cancer patients kick smoking habit
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether combining music therapy with standard smoking cessation support helps cancer patients quit smoking. Twenty-six cancer patients who smoke will work with a music therapist to create personalized soundtracks to manage withdrawal symptoms. The research aim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Feb 23, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Blood test could replace painful cancer biopsies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if simple blood tests can detect cancer markers as effectively as invasive tissue biopsies. Researchers will enroll 620 patients with various cancers, focusing on lung cancer, to compare blood test results with traditional biopsy methods. The goal is to dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC