University Hospital, Limoges

This study looks at whether using coconut oil for mouth care can improve oral health in elderly patients who cannot brush their own teeth. About 94 people aged 75 and older in geriatric hospital units will take part. They will be randomly assigned to receive either coconut oil or…

This study looks at how people with blood cancers in France use complementary therapies like acupuncture, herbs, or meditation alongside standard treatment. Researchers will survey 85 patients and interview some to understand why they use these methods and how it affects their we…

This study looks at specific immune cells (B lymphocytes) in the lungs of 75 intensive care patients who need a breathing machine. The goal is to understand how these cells behave in patients who develop pneumonia from the ventilator versus those who do not. This is an observatio…

This study uses MRI scans to measure water movement in the spinal discs of children aged 8 to 16, both with and without scoliosis. The goal is to learn more about how the discs work in scoliosis, which may help understand why the condition develops. No treatment is given—this is …