University Hospital, Brest

This study looks at whether a smartwatch that gives real-time feedback can help people who had a minor stroke walk more and lower their risk of another stroke. About 50 adults aged 40-75 who recently had a minor stroke or TIA will take part. They will all get nurse advice, but ha…

This study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.

This study looks at whether virtual reality (VR) can help improve thinking and planning skills in people aged 70 and older who have depression. Depression often makes it harder to focus, make decisions, and stay independent. The researchers will use VR to create real-life situati…

This study tests a sublingual oil containing a balanced mix of THC and CBD for people with severe chronic itching that hasn't responded to other treatments. About 218 adults will receive either the active oil or a placebo for 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if the oil reduces it…

This study compares a less intensive therapy (8 hours per week at a center plus an online course for parents) to the standard intensive therapy (15 hours per week) for toddlers with autism. The goal is to see if the remote option improves children's development and reduces autism…

This study looks at whether a respiratory rehabilitation (breathing exercise) program can improve the quality of life for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who are on maintenance chemotherapy and immunotherapy. About 96 participants will either join the rehab progra…

This study tests whether using a lung perfusion PET/CT scan to guide radiation planning can reduce lung injury compared to standard anatomical planning. About 418 adults with lung tumors receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) will be randomly assigned to one of the two p…

This study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) cope with stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 250 patients with skin disease to 125 people without skin disease using questionnaires. The goal i…

This study looks at how aerobic exercise changes pain processing in people with chronic jaw pain (TMD). Researchers will compare pain responses among three groups: people with jaw pain, healthy inactive individuals, and healthy athletes. The goal is to understand how exercise mig…

This pilot study will use special PET/CT scans to see how the experimental drug sotatercept affects blood vessel remodeling in the lungs and heart of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 15 adults with PAH will receive sotatercept and have imaging at the start…

This study looks at whether using a 3D-printed copy of a patient's brain aneurysm can help doctors plan treatment and avoid problems. About 40 adults with unruptured aneurysms will have their aneurysm printed from scans, then doctors will practice the procedure on the model befor…

This study looks at what patients in intensive care units (ICUs) consider most important during their stay, and compares that with what their family members and healthcare providers think. Researchers will enroll 100 adults expected to stay in the ICU for more than 72 hours, alon…

This study will follow 400 people recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips. Researchers want to see how many patients have low disease activity and are off treatment after one year. They will also track sympt…

This study watches how the brain re-learns to sense body position (proprioception) after ACL knee reconstruction. About 34 athletes aged 15-40 will be tested before surgery and at 3 and 9 months after. The goal is to see if patients improve their ability to adjust to changing bal…

This study looks at whether emotional intelligence—the ability to understand and manage emotions—plays a role in chronic orofacial pain, specifically painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Researchers will compare 88 adults with and without TMD to see if emotional intelligenc…

This study will test a workshop program for 45 adults in prison who have both ADHD and substance use disorder. The program combines medical care, team coordination, and support to improve their health and well-being. Researchers will measure how acceptable the program is and whet…

This study looks at 40 adults on aspirin who have a subdural hematoma (a type of brain bleed). Researchers will use a special test to measure how quickly platelet function returns after stopping aspirin. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors decide when it's safe to pe…

This study compares two methods of accessing the brachial artery in the arm for treating blocked leg arteries. About 246 adults will be randomly assigned to either a needle puncture or a small cut in the skin. The goal is to see which method causes fewer complications at the acce…

This study aims to find out if some women who had severe bleeding after a vaginal delivery have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Researchers will test blood samples from 150 women who lost at least 1000 mL of blood during or after birth in the past year. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how the veins in the head and neck change after certain brain or spine surgeries. Researchers want to understand the body's backup drainage pathways, which may help doctors better prepare for surgery, reduce bleeding, and explain post-surgery headaches. About …