Poitiers University Hospital

Half of patients arrive in the recovery room with dangerously low body temperature (hypothermia), which can increase bleeding, infection, and heart problems. This study tests whether warming patients not just during surgery, but also before and after, can prevent hypothermia and …

This study looks at whether treating a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation) with a procedure called catheter ablation can help slow down memory loss in people who already have mild thinking difficulties. About 120 adults aged 60 to 80 with both conditions will be ran…

This study looks at two ways to help intensive care unit (ICU) patients who have trouble breathing on their own after a breathing tube is removed. About 670 adults who have been on a breathing machine for more than 24 hours and then develop breathing failure within 7 days after t…

This study tests whether smartphone usage patterns can serve as a diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's disease and memory problems. Researchers will collect data from 90 participants with memory complaints, mild cognitive decline, or Alzheimer's disease over three months. The goal is …

This early-phase study aims to develop a new blood test that detects cancer by measuring specific enzyme activity in plasma. Researchers will compare enzyme levels in 120 patients with localized breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer against 100 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately determine the grade of a brain tumor (glioma) using MRI scans alone, without needing an invasive surgical biopsy. Researchers will compare the AI's results to traditional biopsy findings in 500 adults with suspe…

This study aims to see if a simple stool test can accurately diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection in children, avoiding the need for an invasive endoscopy under anesthesia. The test uses PCR technology to detect the bacteria and antibiotic resistance in stool samples. Researche…

This study tests whether adding music therapy to nicotine patches helps student smokers (ages 18-25) reduce cravings more than patches alone. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either music therapy plus patches or patches only. The goal is to see if a digital music too…

This study is testing a new type of spinal stimulation to help people with long-lasting nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. Seventeen adults will receive the stimulation and be followed for six months to see if their pain, daily function, and quality of life ge…

This study tests if special workshops can help people with obesity cope with hurtful stereotypes and feel more confident. About 210 adults with a BMI over 30 will join a 12-month program with exercise and social support groups. Researchers will check if these workshops improve ho…

This study tests a technique called Osteo-Fluidic-Sensitive (OFS) for people who get frequent tension headaches (2–14 days per month). Researchers want to see if OFS reduces the number of headache days compared to a fake version of the treatment. The study involves 30 adults aged…

This study tests if a freezing technique (cryoneurotomy) works as well as surgery to relax a stiff, twisted foot in people who had a stroke. About 114 adults with chronic stroke will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is to reduce muscle tightness and improve walking, wi…

This study tests if a high-flow oxygen mask can replace the usual oxygen tube placed through the nose during throat scopes. The standard tube can sometimes cause bleeding or tooth damage and blocks the surgeon's view. About 610 adults having throat endoscopy will be randomly assi…

This study tests whether using ultrasound or infrared light helps place an IV line on the first try in people with hard-to-find veins. About 249 adults getting a CT scan will be randomly assigned to one of three methods: standard technique, ultrasound guidance, or infrared illumi…

This small pilot study is testing whether adding music therapy to usual care can reduce irritability and impulsivity in people with early-stage Huntington's disease. Fifteen participants will use a digital music therapy tool for three months. The goal is to find a non-drug way to…

This study tests whether a 4-week video education program can reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in women before they begin pelvic floor physical therapy. About 144 women will either watch the videos or receive a paper handout with similar information. Researchers will compare …

This study is collecting blood samples from 1,000 people with digestive, gynecologic, or breast cancer to study tiny bits of tumor DNA and particles called exosomes floating in the blood. Researchers want to see if these markers can help predict how the cancer will behave, whethe…

This study looks at people who had a heart attack and also experienced a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular arrhythmia) while still in the hospital. Researchers will collect data from 500 patients to learn more about their health and survival after leaving the hospital. The goal…

This study looks at a phenomenon called 'avalanche' in the lungs of people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers want to see how small airways open unevenly during mechanical breathing support. By understanding this, they hope to find ways to reduce lung da…

This study looks at 60 adults with multiple myeloma who are about to receive CAR-T cell therapy. Researchers will measure a specific immune marker (TCF-1) in patients' blood before treatment and track how long the modified CAR-T cells persist afterward. The goal is to find early …

This study is looking for better ways to predict when multiple sclerosis (MS) will get worse, especially the switch from relapsing-remitting MS to a more progressive form. Researchers will use powerful MRI scans to measure brain chemicals and tissue changes in 50 adults with MS. …