University Hospital, Limoges

This study planned to test the drug bumetanide in children aged 5 to 17 with autism of known cause. The goal was to see if it could improve autism symptoms. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no new information was gathered.

This study aimed to see if taking branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) could improve oxygen levels during sleep in people with sleep apnea. The researchers planned to include adults with confirmed sleep apnea but exclude those with severe cases. However, the study was withdrawn bef…

This study tests whether giving Botox injections early can reduce nerve pain that occurs after chest surgery (thoracoscopy or thoracotomy). Participants have had daily nerve pain for three months. The trial compares Botox to a placebo to see if it lowers pain intensity and preven…

This study investigates whether hospital caregivers working in COVID-19 patient areas are more likely to get infected than those in non-COVID areas. Researchers will take blood samples from participants on day 0, day 15, and day 30 to check for antibodies that signal past infecti…

This study aims to identify which of four French-validated questionnaires is most suitable for assessing sexual function in women who have had surgery for rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer. Researchers will ask 50 women to complete all four questionnaires and rank their preferences.…

This study looks at how spirituality — personal beliefs, values, and meaning — influences adults recently diagnosed with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia, as well as their loved ones. Participants fill out three questionnaires about spiritual well-being, quality of life, a…

This pilot study at Limoges University Hospital looks at how well stem cell transplant patients take their medications over time. Researchers will use questionnaires and interviews with 20 patients to understand challenges like side effects and complex routines. The goal is to fi…

This study aimed to see if how well a person can fix their gaze relates to signs of active disease on eye scans in patients with age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) treated with antiVEGF injections. Researchers planned to follow patients for two years, measuring fixation qual…

This study looks at how the immune system of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) responds to severe infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Researchers will take extra blood samples from 38 adults to analyze immature granulocytes, a type of immune cell. The goal is to see…

This pilot study tracks 24 adults who were hospitalized for COVID-19. Researchers use diaphragm ultrasound to see how well the main breathing muscle works 3 and 6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal is to describe long-term breathing changes, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at how a brain procedure called embolization affects the immune system. Researchers will take blood samples from 78 patients before and after the procedure to measure immune markers. They want to understand why patients with brain arteriovenous malformations (AVM…

This study looks at two new ways to stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) based on key disease milestones. Researchers will check how well these systems work in 50 patients and see if adding a blood marker called neurofilament can improve tracking of the disease. The goal is …

This study tests whether giving cancer patients a drug vigilance card helps them avoid medication errors and interactions when seeing other doctors. One hundred patients on oral chemotherapy or targeted therapies at Limoges University Hospital will use the card. Researchers will …

This study looks at how chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects natural killer (NK) cells, which are key immune cells that fight infections. Researchers will collect blood samples from 80 people with HBV and compare them to healthy donors. The goal is to understand why …

This study was designed to see if a new method of measuring the visual field—by projecting vision zones on the ground—helps people with retinitis pigmentosa understand their remaining sight and improve their walking rehabilitation. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any par…

This study planned to test telemonitoring for older adults (75+) in nursing homes with confirmed or probable COVID-19. The goal was to see if remote monitoring could improve healthcare management and reduce deaths within 30 days. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling …