University Hospital, Angers

This study looks back at 90 children treated for pilonidal sinus disease to see which surgical technique works best. The goal is to find the method that leads to the fastest healing and lowest chance of the problem coming back. Results will help doctors choose the best surgery fo…

This early study tests whether high-dose vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) can help preserve or improve vision in people with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that causes sudden vision loss. Researchers will give 13 participants 2 grams of vitamin B3 dai…

This study looks at whether blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are often missed in people hospitalized with acute heart failure. About 740 patients across multiple hospitals will take part. In half the hospitals, doctors will follow their usual approach; in the other h…

This study tests a simple 10-item checklist that parents can use during a video call to help doctors figure out if a child's belly pain is appendicitis. About 1,500 children aged 3 to 16 with stomach pain will try the checklist with a medical student, then get standard care. The …

This study tests whether a short, personalized talk with an advanced practice nurse in the pediatric emergency room can help parents of infants (0-6 months) follow safe sleeping guidelines. Researchers will compare how many babies are placed safely on their backs before and after…

This study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce pain after anal or rectal surgery. Fifty adults will use a small device twice daily for two weeks before and after surgery. Researchers will track pain levels and painkiller use to see if this simple,…

This study looks at two methods to control pain after hindfoot surgery: a single nerve block injection versus a small tube (catheter) that delivers numbing medicine continuously for days. The goal is to see which approach reduces pain, cuts down on opioid use, and helps people re…

This study looks at whether people with a moderate-risk blood clot in the lungs can be safely treated at home instead of staying in the hospital. About 568 adults will be randomly assigned to either go home early or receive standard hospital care. The goal is to see if home treat…

This study will test 35 people with known or suspected allergies to cannabis, tree nuts, or seeds to see if they are also allergic to hemp seeds. Participants will receive skin prick tests and blood tests to measure allergic reactions. The goal is to understand the potential alle…

This study looks at whether the force of mechanical ventilation in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can damage the brain. Researchers will measure a protein called S100B in the blood, which is a sign of brain injury, and track thinking and memory problems …

This study tests two strategies for removing an external ventricular drain (a tube that drains fluid from the brain) in 170 adults who had a brain bleed. One method clamps the drain shut as soon as it's safe, while the other gradually raises the drain over time. The goal is to se…

This study looks at how certain thinking skills, called executive functions, are linked to suicidal thoughts and actions in teenagers. Researchers will test 100 adolescents aged 11 to 16 who are in the hospital for suicidal behavior. The goal is to find patterns that could lead t…

This study looks at how Huntington's disease impacts autobiographical memory—the ability to recall personal experiences and imagine future events. Researchers will use eye-tracking and neuropsychological tests in 80 participants (patients and healthy controls) to find markers of …

Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect where nerve cells are missing in part of the colon, causing severe constipation. Surgery to remove the affected section is the main treatment. This study compares two ways to do that surgery: one through the anus only, and another using…

This study looks at how different levels of breathing support (PEEP) affect blood flow congestion in the veins of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will use ultrasound to grade congestion in the liver, kidney, and portal veins as absent, modera…

Human seminal plasma allergy is a rare condition causing pain and inflammation after unprotected sex, but its impact on quality of life is poorly understood. This study will enroll 20 women treated at Angers University Hospital to compare standard quality-of-life questionnaires a…

This study reviews medical records of 450 children who had surgery for a blocked duodenum (duodenal atresia) over the past 20 years. Researchers want to find out how often bile duct and pancreas problems occur after surgery, and what might cause them. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks at children with spinal dysraphism, a birth defect where the spine doesn't close properly. The goal is to better understand bladder and bowel problems in these children, especially those with less obvious forms. By studying 210 children treated at one hospital ov…