University Hospital, Montpellier

This study tested a modified weight-loss surgery designed to also treat severe acid reflux (GERD). Researchers compared a standard sleeve gastrectomy to a new version that adds an anti-reflux wrap (called N-Sleeve). The goal was to see if the combined procedure was better at cont…

This study tested a non-invasive medical device that uses low-level light and magnetic fields, delivered through a helmet and abdominal panel, to see if it could help people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if this light therapy could slow the declin…

This study tested whether mechanically removing a blood clot from the brain could help people who have suffered a very large, severe stroke. It enrolled 335 adults who had a major stroke caused by a blocked artery and arrived at the hospital within 7 hours. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether a 3-month mobile app program could help adults with obesity reduce their body fat. The app provided guided exercise, nutrition tracking, education, and motivational support. The goal was to see if this remote approach could help people make lasting lifes…

This study tested whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine to standard care could protect the heart's nervous system after a heart attack. It involved 54 patients who had a recent heart attack and received a stent. The goal was to see if this protection could lower th…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help manage rheumatoid arthritis with fewer in-person doctor visits. Researchers compared 94 patients using the app with a hand strength device against those receiving standard care. The goal was to see if remote monitoring could m…

This study tested a less invasive procedure to help people who regained weight after gastric bypass surgery. Researchers compared a technique using an endoscopic 'stitch' to tighten the stomach opening against standard non-surgical care. The goal was to see if the stitching proce…

This study tested a new type of genetic therapy designed to fix a specific type of error in the CFTR gene that causes cystic fibrosis. Researchers used cells from 16 patients to see if custom-made 'oligonucleotide blockers' could repair the gene's instructions and restore normal …

This study tested whether a special heart MRI scan, done soon after a severe heart attack, could predict which patients' hearts would not recover well. The goal was to identify patients who might benefit from getting a life-saving defibrillator (ICD) implanted earlier than the st…

This study tested whether measuring certain proteins in the blood could help doctors decide which children with head injuries need a CT scan. Researchers enrolled 167 children to see if these blood markers could accurately detect brain damage, potentially reducing unnecessary rad…

This study aimed to see if a standard third-trimester pregnancy ultrasound could accurately identify a serious condition where a baby's intestines are twisted or in the wrong position, which can be life-threatening after birth. Researchers compared ultrasound results to more deta…

This study tested a special training program designed to help people who have lost their sense of taste or smell after chemotherapy for blood cancers. It aimed to see if this 'sensory rehab' could improve their ability to taste and smell, which would help them eat better and feel…

This study aimed to understand how a class of existing rheumatoid arthritis drugs, called JAK-STAT inhibitors, might increase helpful, anti-inflammatory immune cells (B cells). Researchers planned lab experiments using cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthri…

This study aimed to understand why some people experience an increase in dark or suicidal thoughts when starting or switching antidepressant medication. Researchers had 38 adults with major depression use a smartphone app to track their mood, thoughts, and other symptoms daily fo…

This study aimed to better understand rheumatoid arthritis by examining a specific type of immune cell found in the fluid of swollen joints. Researchers compared these cells from the joint fluid to those in the blood of 19 participants experiencing a flare-up. The goal was to lea…

This study aimed to develop a new, objective way to test how well adults with cochlear implants can tell different speech sounds apart. Researchers measured brainwaves (called MMN) while participants listened to sounds and compared this to their performance on traditional hearing…

This study aimed to understand why shoulder stiffness often returns in children with brachial plexus birth palsy, even after corrective surgery. Researchers examined small muscle samples taken from seven children during their standard surgical procedure. The goal was to look for …

This study tested a special device called Cervistab to measure how rugby players' necks react to sudden, unexpected impacts. Researchers wanted to see if the device could reliably measure neck muscle strength and response time. The goal was to better understand the risk of seriou…

This study aimed to understand why exercise training, a key part of rehabilitation for COPD (chronic lung disease), might not improve blood vessel health as effectively in some patients. Researchers compared 69 people—some with COPD and some healthy—measuring blood vessel functio…

This study aimed to understand how the human body naturally fights off common, short-term HPV infections. Researchers followed 190 young women over time, regularly measuring virus levels, immune cell activity, and other factors in their bodies. The goal was to create a detailed p…