Rennes University Hospital

This study tests whether an intensive, personalized form of magnetic brain stimulation can help older adults with depression that hasn't responded to medication and who also have memory problems. Researchers will compare the real stimulation to a placebo (sham) treatment in 186 p…

This study aims to find out how common leg artery disease is in people who need surgery for spinal stenosis, since both conditions cause similar leg pain. Researchers will test 49 patients using a special CT scan and several routine exams to see which test is most accurate for di…

This study aims to test a new set of decision rules for paramedics and firefighters in France when they respond to patients with potential neck injuries. The goal is to help these first responders better decide which patients truly need a stabilizing neck collar and a trip to the…

This large study is testing if a common blood thinner (rivaroxaban) can prevent strokes and other serious complications in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic heart condition. It focuses on over 500 patients who are in normal heart rhythm but show early signs…

This study aims to see if temporarily blindfolding the lead doctor during practice medical emergencies helps improve team communication and performance. Small teams of experienced medical staff will participate in realistic simulations, with some leaders wearing a blindfold. Rese…

This study aims to understand how chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma affects sperm quality and whether it could impact the health of children born to male survivors. Researchers will analyze sperm samples from 50 men before and after their cancer treatment to look for changes. The…

This study aims to understand whether patients who are admitted to a hospital bed that doesn't match their emergency doctor's specific recommendation face a higher risk of dying. It will follow over 2,700 patients who visit emergency departments and require hospitalization. Resea…