University Hospital, Limoges
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Limoges, explained in plain language.
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Nurses' quick check could save lives in sepsis race
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if having nurses check a patient's small blood vessels (microcirculation) can help spot sepsis patients who are getting worse, even when their main vital signs look okay. The goal is to start giving these patients extra fluids sooner to try to prevent organ …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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French doctors track new colon polyp removal method in 1,200 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting data on a precise colon procedure called Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) used to remove large polyps and early-stage colorectal cancers. It aims to see how safe and effective ESD is in the long term for 1,200 patients across France, especially comp…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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One pill a day? study tests simpler drug routine for liver transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if taking all anti-rejection drugs once a day is as safe and effective as taking them twice a day for people who have received a liver transplant. The goal is to make the lifelong medication routine easier to follow, which could help patients stick to their …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Immune rescue for ICU patients: can a simple shot stop deadly infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called interferon gamma can help prevent serious new infections in ICU patients whose immune systems have become very weak. Researchers will give the drug or a placebo to 326 adult ICU patients and monitor them for 90 days to see if it reduces infe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Home visits aim to stop seniors with dementia from falling again
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special home visit program for older adults with dementia who were recently hospitalized after a fall. The program, led by an occupational therapist, works with the patient and their caregiver to make the home safer and teach strategies to prevent future f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood test to replace kidney biopsies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what makes certain immune proteins damage kidneys in IgA nephropathy, a common cause of kidney failure. Researchers will compare kidney tissue and blood samples from 150 adults with this disease to those with other kidney conditions. The goal is to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in hepatitis B's immune system sabotage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why the immune system fails to clear chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in two key types of immune cells (B cells and Natural Killer cells) from 140 patients at different stages of the disease. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC