University Hospital, Caen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Caen, explained in plain language.
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Drug trial tests hope for controlling rare, spreading eye cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug sorafenib could help control the spread of cancer in adults with uveal melanoma that had spread to other parts of the body. It involved 32 participants and measured if the cancer stopped growing for at least 24 weeks while on the treatment. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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ICU kidney shield: simple fluid swap could protect vulnerable patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a bicarbonate fluid solution works better than the standard saline solution to protect the kidneys of very sick patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who need a special dye for medical scans. It involved 300 critically ill adults to see which fluid m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Numbing drug tested to ease pain and speed healing after bariatric surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if giving a numbing medicine called lidocaine during weight loss surgery helps patients recover faster. Researchers compared lidocaine to a placebo in 180 patients having bariatric surgery. They measured how much strong pain medicine patients needed afterward, t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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VR headsets calm dental fears during tooth removal
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality could help adults feel less anxious during tooth extractions. 119 patients were split into two groups - one used VR headsets showing peaceful landscapes during their procedure, while the other did not. Researchers measured anxiety levels …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Can learning to manage epilepsy lead to a better life?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special education program could improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy. 80 patients were split into two groups: one received educational sessions about managing their condition, while the other received standard medical care. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Scientists map how autistic brains form memories
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the brain forms memories in autistic children without intellectual disability. Researchers enrolled 80 right-handed children aged 10-18, including those with autism and typically developing children. They used EEG brain scans and memory tests to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a childhood surgery affect your Kid's memory years later?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having general anesthesia for a single surgery before age 4 might affect a child's thinking skills years later. Researchers compared 80 children aged 9-10, some who had anesthesia and some who did not, using computer games to test memory, focus, and p…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Virtual supermarket and driving simulator used to spot hidden MS brain fog
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality (VR) tasks, like navigating a virtual supermarket or using a driving simulator, are better than standard paper-and-pencil tests at detecting attention and thinking problems in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a High-Tech doll teach doctors to scan baby hearts?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using a realistic baby simulator to practice heart ultrasounds (echocardiograms) helps pediatric residents learn this skill better than standard training alone. Fifty-two residents were split into two groups: one received extra simulation training, and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Doctors' workout routines may hold key to fighting burnout
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand the connection between physical activity and mental health in medical residents. Researchers surveyed 206 French residents about their exercise habits and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout at one point in time. The goal was to see if lowe…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New french tool aims to track exercise for people with disabilities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create and test a French version of a questionnaire that measures how much physical activity people with physical disabilities get. Researchers worked with 50 adults who had conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease. They translated an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists measure skin oxygen to understand leg ulcer healing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how compression bandaging, a common treatment for leg ulcers, affects oxygen levels in the skin. Researchers measured oxygen in 38 adult patients with leg ulcers before and during compression therapy. The goal was to gather information to help docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists take a closer look at Astronauts' blood flow in Zero-G
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how weightlessness during spaceflight affects the body's smallest blood vessels (microcirculation). Researchers tested a non-invasive imaging technique on 16 healthy volunteers during short periods of weightlessness created by parabolic airplane fli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Zero-Gravity flights tested for brain changes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how brief periods of weightlessness during parabolic flight affect the brain and memory. Researchers tested 24 healthy volunteers to see if zero-gravity conditions changed brain structure, spatial thinking skills, and stress markers. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Could your heart meds make you fall? major database study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at data from a global safety database to see if certain heart failure medications are linked to a higher risk of falls in people aged 65 and older. Researchers analyzed over 100,000 reports to check if some drug classes, or specific drugs within them, were assoc…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC