University Hospital, Limoges
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Limoges, explained in plain language.
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Quick test could spare kids from strong antibiotics for UTIs
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a rapid lab test (looking for integrons in urine) could help doctors choose a narrow-spectrum antibiotic instead of a broad-spectrum one for children with fever and a urinary tract infection. The goal was to see if this approach works as well as standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Smart homes for seniors: can gadgets stop falls?
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether adding simple home automation (like sensors and alarms) plus a teleassistance service could help prevent falls in frail elderly people living at home. The plan was to enroll 1,200 participants, but the trial was terminated early with only 27 people. Beca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual hospital tour may calm Moms-to-Be facing early delivery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the delivery room and neonatal unit could reduce anxiety in pregnant women hospitalized with a high risk of preterm birth. The 85 participants were between 24 and 34 weeks pregnant and had received steroids for fetal lung d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive child health study halted before completion
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to follow 9000 children from before birth until age 18, collecting data on health, environment, and social factors. The goal was to find connections between early life events and later development. However, the study was terminated early, so the full data was n…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC