University Hospital, Lille
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Lille, explained in plain language.
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Arm muscle may replace liver for insulin cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether transplanting insulin-producing cells into the arm muscle can prevent diabetes after partial or full pancreas removal. Researchers aim to see if the arm is a better spot than the liver for these cells to survive and work. About 35 adults with non-cancerou…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for frail myeloma patients: targeted combo aims to control cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding daratumumab (a targeted antibody) to standard lenalidomide treatment can help frail older adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. Around 294 participants who are not candidates for h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which weight loss surgery works best? major trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two weight loss surgeries for people with severe obesity: sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition (SG+TB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). About 320 participants will be followed for two years to see which surgery leads to greater weight loss and fewer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Heart valve showdown: which TAVI design saves more lives?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two types of replacement heart valves used in a procedure called TAVI for people with a narrowed aortic valve. One valve expands with a balloon, the other expands on its own. The study will track about 1,960 patients to see which valve leads to fewer deaths or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New PET scan could help match liver transplants to right patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special PET scan using two tracers (FDG and Choline) can improve how doctors decide which liver cancer patients should get a liver transplant. The trial involves 108 patients from two hospitals in France. The goal is to see if this scan catches cance…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Personalized diet and exercise program aims to stop childhood obesity before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a 2-year personalized program for overweight children aged 6-7 that includes diet advice, physical activity, psychology, and relaxation techniques. The goal is to reduce their body mass index (BMI) and prevent obesity. Researchers will compare results to a histor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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PTSD therapy gets a voice twist: study tests emotional tone shifting
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a voice-changing device could make exposure therapy easier for people with PTSD. Patients would read their trauma story aloud while software altered their voice's emotional tone, hoping to reduce distress. The study was withdrawn before any participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Shedding pounds, boosting performance: study tests surgery vs. diet for Men's sexual health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how losing weight affects sexual function and sperm quality in men with severe obesity. About 59 men will either have weight-loss surgery or follow a standard diet plan. Researchers will measure changes in sexual health, hormone levels, and sperm quality to se…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New nerve block may slash morphine use after spine surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block can reduce the amount of morphine needed for pain after spinal fracture surgery. About 86 adults having minimally invasive spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Elderly fall study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if problems with peripheral vision increase the risk of falls in people aged 70 and older. Researchers planned to compare vision and balance tests between those who had fallen recently and those who had not. However, the study was withdrawn before enrollin…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Blood test for heavy drinkers put to the test – but study pulled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see how well a blood test (phosphatidylethanol) detects heavy alcohol use. Researchers planned to compare test results in heavy drinkers and check how stable the samples are over time. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought to understand sinus problems in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often chronic sinusitis occurs in children treated for head and neck cancer, and how it affects their quality of life. Researchers planned to compare these children to those treated for cancer elsewhere in the body using a questionnaire called SNO…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COVID infection study in hospital staff withdrawn before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track how many healthcare workers at Lille University Hospital caught COVID-19 over 10 weeks. Researchers planned to test 100 workers every two weeks using nasal swabs and blood tests, along with questionnaires about their work and home exposures. The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COVID vaccine clot study scrapped before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect medical information from people who developed unusual blood clots within four weeks of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The goal was to better understand any possible link between the vaccine and these rare events. However, the study was withdrawn before …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and metabolic disorders pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Carb drink before Weight-Loss surgery may help blood sugar, study hopes to find
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if giving a carbohydrate drink before bariatric surgery helps control blood sugar after the operation, compared to the standard fasting approach. It planned to enroll patients with high blood sugar who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. However…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain scans reveal diabetes link to cognitive decline in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetes or blood sugar problems can worsen thinking and memory issues in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and thinking tests over 4 years to track changes. The goal is to understand why some patients have mor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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COVID ventilator infection study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to compare how often patients with severe COVID-19 developed lung infections while on a ventilator during the first and second waves of the pandemic. It was an observational study that would have looked back at patient records across European ICUs. However…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Eczema drug study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how well JAK inhibitors work for adults with moderate-to-severe eczema in real-world settings. It planned to track skin improvement, itching, sleep, and side effects. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can pediatrician training improve Parent-Child bonds?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether training pediatricians to assess how mothers and babies interact can help identify early signs of child behavior issues or postpartum depression. Over 3,500 mother-child pairs are involved, with babies seen at their one-month checkup. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Blood test may predict bleeding risk in hemophilia a patients on emicizumab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of emicizumab in the blood can help predict bleeding risk in people with severe hemophilia A. Researchers will follow 100 adults and children who are already taking emicizumab and track any bleeding events over about a year. The go…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bone metastasis database study aims to improve patient quality of life
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collects medical information from patients whose cancer has spread to the bone. The goal is to learn more about how cancer affects bones and how to prevent complications like fractures and pain. No extra tests or visits are needed—just data from regular care. The study…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Second thoughts: study probes regret after kidney transplant
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people who received a kidney transplant later regret their choice. Researchers will survey 250 patients one year after their transplant to measure feelings of regret and quality of life. The goal is to understand how common regret is and help doctors s…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Why do breast cancer patients in northern france wait too long for treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why women in the Hauts-de-France region of France may wait longer to start breast cancer treatment, even though they get cancer at similar rates as elsewhere. Researchers will track 500 women from their first symptom to their first treatment, breaking down del…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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1,000 seniors tracked to uncover fall risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,000 elderly patients (65+) who had a fall assessment at one of 12 French hospitals. Researchers will link clinical data with national health records to identify risk factors for unplanned hospitalizations within a year. The goal is to improve fall prevention …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scleroderma biomarker study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to collect extra blood and urine samples from scleroderma patients during their regular check-ups to find biological markers that could predict if their disease would get worse over the next 10 years. The goal was to improve treatment decisions and identify the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Real-World check: do new biologics really help severe nasal polyps?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 adults with severe chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who are starting biologic treatments. Researchers want to see how these drugs improve quality of life, smell, and breathing over 6 months, and track any side effects. The goal is to learn which patients …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Severe asthma drug may boost daily steps, study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether mepolizumab, a drug already used to reduce asthma attacks, can also improve physical activity and exercise tolerance in people with severe asthma. Researchers will track daily steps and activity levels in 62 adults over six months. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stiff arteries after heart attack may signal future trouble
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 2,000 people who had a heart attack to see if checking the stiffness of their blood vessels one month later can help predict future heart failure, another heart attack, or bleeding. Researchers will track participants for several years to identify which measur…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Smartphone app study to track rare swelling attacks cancelled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to learn more about the unpredictable swelling attacks in people with bradykinin-mediated angioedema, a rare condition that can cause life-threatening airway swelling. Participants would have used a smartphone app daily to report attacks and possible triggers. Th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Rapid test may speed up right antibiotics for pneumonia in vulnerable ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a rapid PCR test can help doctors choose the right antibiotics within 24 hours for immunocompromised ICU patients with pneumonia. Standard lab tests take days, which can lead to incorrect or overly broad antibiotics. The trial involves 31 adults with weak…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Pain study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to collect information about pain in people having orthopedic, chest, or gynecological surgery. Researchers planned to use questionnaires to learn about different types of pain and what factors might predict long-term pain. However, the study was withdrawn…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Lockdown and the mind: study on Quarantine's toll on psychiatric patients never got off the ground
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to check how the COVID-19 quarantine affected people who were already seeing a psychiatrist. Researchers wanted to measure PTSD and other mental health symptoms during quarantine and a few months later. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Scientists probe immune clues in Toddlers' severe asthma attacks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 150 preschool children (ages 1 to 5) hospitalized for a severe asthma attack. Researchers measure inflammation markers in blood and sputum, and check for viruses and bacteria. The goal is to see if different wheezing patterns have different underlying causes, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC