University Hospital, Montpellier

This study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) before and after a standard tumor-burning procedure (radiofrequency ablation) can prevent small liver cancers from returning. About 202 adults with early-stage liver cancer will be randomly ass…

This study tests whether a personalized addiction monitoring program helps liver transplant patients avoid serious alcohol relapse one year after surgery. Researchers will follow 64 adults who are being evaluated for a liver transplant at a French hospital. The program includes m…

This clinical trial tests whether injecting stem cells into the spinal discs can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain from degenerative disc disease. About 113 adults aged 18-60 who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments will receive eithe…

This study is testing a two-step screening process to find liver scarring (fibrosis) in people aged 40 and older who have risk factors like heavy drinking, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome but no known liver disease. First, participants get a blood test to calculate a FIB-4 score;…

This study tests if whole-body cryotherapy (brief exposure to extreme cold) can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. About 70 women will be randomly assigned to either a real or placebo cryotherapy session. Researchers will…

This study looks at whether surgery for early-stage cervical cancer causes tumor cells to enter the bloodstream, which might explain higher recurrence rates seen with certain surgical methods. Researchers will take blood samples from 20 women during their operation to detect circ…

This study looks at how patients with advanced blood cancers (like acute myeloid leukemia) who are not eligible for a cure, along with their nurses and doctors, feel about the benefits of blood transfusions. Researchers will give questionnaires before each transfusion to compare …

This study follows 150 women with twin pregnancies to learn why some have complications. Researchers collect health data from mothers and twins throughout pregnancy and birth. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict and prevent problems in the future.

This study investigates whether a simple blood test can help diagnose and monitor low-grade gliomas, a type of slow-growing brain tumor. Researchers will collect blood samples from 50 patients undergoing brain surgery to look for circulating tumor cells and other markers. The goa…

This study examines whether medications given during mastectomy to keep blood pressure stable might affect the risk of breast cancer coming back. Researchers will review the records of 250 patients who had mastectomy over five years. They will look at which drugs were used and tr…

This study monitors indoor air quality in 500 French schoolchildren's classrooms, measuring pollutants like chemicals, allergens, and microbes. Researchers will track asthma and allergy symptoms using questionnaires and lung function tests. The goal is to understand how combinati…

This study looks at how a nasal spray called esketamine can quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in people with severe depression. Researchers want to find out if symptoms like loss of pleasure (anhedonia) or emotional pain can predict who will benefit most. The study re-analyzes dat…