University Hospital, Caen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Caen, explained in plain language.
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New hope for elderly myeloma patients: Steroid-Free combo shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and daratumumab, without using steroids (dexamethasone) in elderly patients (65 and older) whose multiple myeloma had returned after previous treatments. The goal was to see if this gentler approach could effectively control …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug tame giant cell arteritis?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding anakinra, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard steroid treatment could lower relapse rates in people with giant cell arteritis, a blood vessel disease. The trial planned to include 70 adults over 50 but was stopped early with only 30 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New screening method aims to catch lung cancer earlier in asbestos workers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether analyzing sputum (phlegm) with automated cytometry, combined with low-dose CT scans and blood tests, could better detect lung cancer in workers heavily exposed to asbestos. The goal was to reduce false positives and improve early diagnosis. The trial …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can osteopathy ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether osteopathic care (hands-on manipulation) can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 32 participants received osteopathic treatments over 8 months, with a follow-up 3 months later. The goal was to see if this approach could improve pain and quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart attack aftermath: can a PET scan predict who will develop heart failure?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why some people develop heart failure after a heart attack. Researchers used special PET scans and blood tests to measure blood vessel function and scarring in the heart muscle of 30 patients who had a first heart attack. The goal was to see if thes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC