University Hospital, Angers

This study tested whether a medicine called milrinone, given through a vein, can help people recover better from a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. After this stroke, many patients develop dangerous spasms in brain arteries that can cause further brain damag…

This study tested whether brushing teeth is safe for patients with prolonged aplasia (low blood cell counts) after intensive chemotherapy. Currently, many hospitals only allow mouthwash to avoid bleeding and infection. The trial compared brushing with an extra-soft toothbrush plu…

This study tested a new way to decide if someone with a suspected blood clot in the lung needs a scan. The 4PEPS score uses 12 simple factors and a blood test to classify risk into four levels. Over 3,000 patients in 20 emergency departments took part. The goal was to see if usin…

This study looked at over 1,000 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to see if simple blood tests and ultrasound-based devices can accurately detect liver scarring (fibrosis) without needing a liver biopsy. The goal is to develop reliable, non-invasive tools to i…

This study looked at whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) to standard rehab helps people with long-term arm pain (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) use their arm better. 13 adults took part, using VR during occupational therapy sessions. The goal was to see if VR could imp…

This study tested whether a fencing-based exercise program is practical for adults with leukemia or lymphoma who are receiving intensive treatment in a hospital. The goal was to reduce physical decline caused by long bed rest. Eighty patients were invited to take part, and resear…

This study tested whether chewing gum after abdominal surgery can help the bowels start working again sooner. 128 adults who had bowel surgery and developed a slow gut (postoperative ileus) were asked to chew gum. The goal was to see if the chewing action, which stimulates a key …

This study investigates whether certain genetic differences make children with nephroblastoma (kidney cancer) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) more likely to develop a serious liver condition called hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) during chemotherapy. Researche…

This study uses a dye called iohexol to measure how well the kidneys are working in patients leaving the intensive care unit after acute kidney failure. The goal is to find out how many patients still have reduced kidney function even though their standard blood tests look normal…

This study looks at how ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) affects social thinking, like recognizing emotions in faces and voices. Researchers will compare 74 ALS patients to healthy volunteers using video-based tests. The goal is to better understand these challenges, which can impact d…

This study looked at a new way to set breathing machines for people with severe lung injury (ARDS). The method uses pressure measurements inside the lungs to adjust settings. Nine adults took part to see if the approach is safe and works well. The goal was to learn more, not to c…

This study looks at patients who had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome five years ago at a French hospital. Researchers want to see how their quality of life has changed by having them fill out two simple questionnaires. The goal is to learn which factors lead to better long-t…

This completed study took blood samples from 62 people with Long COVID and compared them to healthy controls. Researchers looked for specific immune and metabolic patterns that might explain why symptoms persist. The goal is to better understand Long COVID, not to test a treatmen…

This study looked at whether a home visit by an environmental counselor can improve the quality of life for children with asthma or allergic rhinitis. Researchers checked the children's health at the start and again six months after the visit using standard questionnaires. The st…

This study tested a new ultrasound technique to measure blood flow inside the shin bone of 30 healthy men. Researchers used simple exercises and pressure cuffs to see how bone blood vessels react. The goal is to develop a tool that could one day help monitor bone health in astron…

This study looked at 80 adults with septic shock to see if raising blood pressure from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg improves kidney function. Researchers used ultrasound to measure kidney blood flow and tracked changes in kidney injury stages. The goal was to find out if a higher blood pre…

This study followed 204 adults who had chest surgery to see how their pain changed over time and whether that affected their recovery. Researchers used questionnaires to measure pain and recovery before surgery, a few days after, and up to 6 months later. The goal was to identify…

This study tested whether the ACCUVEIN, a device that projects veins onto the skin, can detect changes in vein size caused by the nervous system. Researchers had 12 healthy adults lie on a tilt table and slowly move from lying flat to standing upright. They used the device to see…

This study looks at how living in extreme isolation for a year affects the immune system. Nine healthy volunteers will spend from November 2025 to November 2026 on the remote Kerguelen Islands. Before they leave, researchers collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, and hair samples t…

This study looked at 227 women who had a serious tear during childbirth (obstetrical anal sphincter injury) to find out how many later develop anal incontinence—leaking gas or stool. Researchers collected data on quality of life and incontinence symptoms. The goal is to better un…

This study tested whether children with ADHD are more likely to produce false memories compared to children without ADHD. Researchers used a word-list task called the DRM paradigm, where children heard lists of related words and later recalled them. The study involved 28 children…