University Hospital, Brest
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Brest, explained in plain language.
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Double-Duty cancer treatment trial aims to stop early progression
Disease control OngoingThis study is comparing two treatment strategies for adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has a high level of a specific protein (PD-L1). It tests whether starting with a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy is better at delaying c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early clues to prevent dangerous infections in CF babies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if a specific bacteria found in babies with cystic fibrosis can predict who will develop a serious lung infection called Pseudomonas aeruginosa by age 3. Researchers will follow 70 infants from birth to age 3, collecting samples like mucus and stool …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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When amputation is the last hope: tracking the road to a prosthetic limb
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 20 patients who had a limb amputated to stop severe, untreatable chronic pain (a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). The goal is to understand how long it took them to get fitted with a prosthetic limb and return…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Scientists map the hidden landscape inside 7,000 tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a detailed map of the supportive tissue, or 'stroma,' inside different types of tumors, both benign and cancerous. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 7,000 patients to count different cell types and measure tissue components. The goal is to bui…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Doctors review past cases to find best fix for stubborn collarbone breaks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 30 people who had surgery at a French hospital for a broken collarbone that didn't heal on its own. The goal is to understand who gets this problem, what types of surgeries were used, and how well patients recovered. The resea…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Researchers ask: is this sexual health questionnaire clear in french?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create and test a French translation of a questionnaire used to screen for distress related to female sexual problems. Researchers will ask about 60 adult women to fill out the translated questionnaire to check if the questions are clear and easy to understand.…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC