Institut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale, France
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale, France, explained in plain language.
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Kaposi's sarcoma drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug everolimus in 11 people with classic or endemic Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare skin cancer linked to a virus. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors after 6 months. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Zap to talk: brain stimulation tried for aphasia after stroke
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) during speech therapy could help stroke survivors with aphasia name objects better. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the results are not reliable enough to draw conclusio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:31 UTC
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Dyslexia study probes hidden link between movement and reading
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether children with dyslexia have trouble sensing their own body movements (proprioception). Researchers compared 56 French children aged 10-12, half with dyslexia and half without, by testing how well they could detect motion and position. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic and environmental clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to describe the features and natural history of idiopathic interstitial pneumopathy, a group of rare lung diseases, in both children and adults. Researchers planned to collect data from 1,600 participants, including medical history, imaging, and genetic tests, to…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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App aims to improve tracking of rare paralysis attacks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with periodic paralysis record their muscle weakness episodes in real time. The goal was to see if the app could collect more accurate information about attacks compared to standard interviews during doctor visits. Only 2…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC