University Hospital, Angers
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Angers, explained in plain language.
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Could vitamin B3 help save sight in rare optic nerve disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is safe and helpful for people with dominant optic atrophy (DOA), a genetic condition that slowly damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Researchers will give the vitamin to 25 adults with DOA and monitor for side effect…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Athletes' hearts under watch: new study tracks dangerous rhythms after myocarditis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how common serious heart rhythm problems are in athletes who have had acute myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation). Fifty active people with confirmed myocarditis will wear heart monitors and do treadmill tests over one year. The goal is to understand the ris…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 01:42 UTC
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VR meditation study for ALS withdrawn before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if mindfulness meditation in virtual reality could help people with ALS manage non-motor symptoms like stress and improve quality of life. It was designed for adults with ALS who speak French. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Parents' stress may shape Preemie's future: study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the mental health of parents whose babies were born early (before 34 weeks or weighing under 3.3 pounds). Researchers will check for depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in parents and see how these factors relate to the child's development over time…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Charcoal cleanse for blood thinners? study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving activated charcoal by mouth helps the body get rid of certain blood thinners (rivaroxaban, apixaban) more quickly when a surgery or procedure needs to be done. It planned to enroll 140 adults who were waiting for a procedure because of their bloo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:01 UTC