University Hospital, Montpellier
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Montpellier, explained in plain language.
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Stem cell shot tested as potential Game-Changer for millions with untreatable back pain
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether an injection of donor stem cells into a damaged spinal disc can reduce pain and improve function for people with chronic low back pain caused by disc degeneration. The study compares the stem cell treatment against a sham (placebo) injection in about…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Nasal spray shows promise in rapidly reducing suicidal thoughts
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to understand how a nasal spray medication called esketamine helps reduce suicidal thoughts in people with severe depression. Researchers are analyzing data from 456 patients who previously received esketamine in clinical trials. They want to see if factors like e…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New program aims to stop alcohol relapse after Life-Saving liver transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a special addiction support program helps people who need a liver transplant due to alcohol-related disease stay alcohol-free after their surgery. It involves 64 patients who will receive regular check-ins with an addiction specialist and blood/urine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New tool aims to cut unnecessary pacemaker surgeries after heart valve procedure
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new prediction tool to identify which patients are at risk for serious heart rhythm problems after a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Researchers are looking back at data from 210 patients to see if combining simple heart scans with stan…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Own blood injection tested as new hope for stubborn back pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if an injection of a patient's own concentrated platelets (platelet-rich plasma or PRP) directly into a painful, inflamed spinal disc can reduce pain and improve function better than a placebo injection. It involves 126 adults with chronic low back pain link…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Deep freeze tested to ease breast cancer Drug's painful side effect
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study is testing if whole-body cryotherapy (brief exposure to extreme cold) can reduce joint pain caused by hormone therapy in breast cancer patients. 70 participants with this pain will be randomly assigned to receive either a full 4.5-minute cold treatment or a shorter 1-m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Blood test could warn lung cancer patients of recurrence risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to see if a simple blood test can predict whether lung cancer will return after surgery. Researchers will test blood from patients before and after their lung cancer operation, looking for tiny DNA fragments from the tumor. The goal is to see if the test results o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists hunt hidden genetic causes of childhood cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the genetic causes of childhood cancers by comparing DNA from children with cancer to DNA from their healthy parents. Researchers will analyze genetic material from 100 families to identify inherited factors that may contribute to cancer development.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists track classroom air to uncover hidden health risks for kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how the mix of indoor air pollutants in schools affects children's health, particularly those with asthma and allergies. Researchers will install advanced sensors in classrooms to monitor various pollutants while tracking the health of 500 children o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC