Poitiers University Hospital

This study aims to find the best non-invasive breathing support method for ICU patients who develop breathing difficulties after their breathing tube is removed. Researchers will compare two approaches: high-flow nasal oxygen alone versus alternating between high-flow nasal oxyge…

This study is testing whether a heart procedure called catheter ablation, when added to standard medication, can help improve or stabilize thinking and memory in older adults who have both a persistent irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and mild cognitive impairment. About…

This study is testing if a less invasive procedure that freezes nerves (cryoneurotomy) works as well as traditional surgery for people who have a stiff, twisted foot after a stroke. It will involve 114 people who have not gotten better with other treatments. Researchers will comp…

This study is testing if a newer, simpler method of delivering oxygen during throat exams is as safe and effective as the current standard. The goal is to reduce risks like bleeding and tooth damage for patients while improving the surgeon's view. It will involve 610 adults under…

This study is testing a new method to detect breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers through a blood test. Researchers will measure specific enzyme levels in blood samples from 220 participants, including cancer patients and healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if this test can di…

This study is exploring whether changes in how people use their smartphones could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect three months of smartphone data from 90 people: some with memory complaints, some with mild cognitive decline, and so…

This study is testing if a simple stool test can accurately detect a common stomach bacteria (H. pylori) in children. Researchers will compare the results of the new stool test to the current standard method, which requires an endoscopy and biopsy under anesthesia. The goal is to…

This study aims to find the best method for inserting an IV line on the first try in adults who have difficult veins to access. Researchers will compare the standard method of looking and feeling for a vein to two newer techniques: using an ultrasound machine to see the vein or u…

This study is testing a spinal nerve stimulation device to see if it can reduce chronic nerve pain in people who haven't gotten relief from other treatments. Researchers will implant a small device that sends electrical pulses to specific nerves near the spine. They'll follow 17 …

This study is testing whether adding a digital music therapy program to standard nicotine replacement patches (like gum or patches) helps student smokers manage their cravings better than using the patches alone. It will involve 120 student smokers aged 18 to 25 who want to quit.…

This study is testing whether a hands-on therapy called the Osteo-Fluidic-Sensitive (OFS) method can help people who get frequent tension headaches. Researchers will compare the OFS method to a placebo treatment to see which one better reduces the number of days with headaches ea…

This small pilot study is testing whether adding music therapy to standard care can help reduce irritability and impulsivity in people with early-stage Huntington's disease. Fifteen patients will use a digital music therapy tool for three months while researchers track changes in…

This study is testing whether a 4-week educational video program can help reduce symptoms of urinary incontinence in women before they start physical therapy. Researchers will compare the video program to a standard paper information packet to see which is more effective. The goa…

This study is testing a year-long program designed to help people with severe obesity cope with the stress and discrimination they may face because of their weight. About 210 participants will either join the program, which includes physical activity and social well-being worksho…

This study aims to understand how tiny airways open in patients with severe lung failure (ARDS) who are on breathing machines. Researchers will measure pressure changes in the lungs of 50 patients to see if airways open in a chain reaction, like an 'avalanche.' The goal is to gat…

This study aims to understand why some multiple myeloma patients respond better to CAR-T cell therapy than others. Researchers will track 60 patients receiving this advanced treatment, collecting blood and bone marrow samples over one year to identify immune markers that predict …

This study aims to see if tracking tiny pieces of tumor DNA and other markers in the blood can help doctors better understand and monitor breast, digestive, and gynecologic cancers. Researchers will follow 1,000 patients to see if these blood tests can predict how well treatments…