University Hospital, Rouen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Rouen, explained in plain language.
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Could a daily aspirin keep colon cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) daily for three years can prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 264 people with stage II or III colon cancer who have a specific mutation in the PI3K gene. Participants are randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blistering disease: rituximab vs standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two drugs, rituximab and cyclophosphamide, in 92 adults with severe mucous membrane pemphigoid, a rare autoimmune disease that causes painful blisters and scarring on mucous membranes. The goal is to see which treatment is safer and more effective at controlli…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Abandoned study: could a drug fix Chemo-Related kidney injury?
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test the drug eculizumab in cancer patients who developed kidney damage from the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine. The goal was to see if eculizumab could help the kidneys recover. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no data w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Bone scanner study pulled before starting: no participants enrolled
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a special bone scanner (bone mineral analyser) could predict how well osteoporotic women would respond to a zoledronic acid infusion. The plan was to measure bone texture and density before and one year after treatment. However, the study was wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Kidney injury detection tool for heart surgery patients pulled before testing
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to see if an ultrasound score called VEXUS could help detect acute kidney injury in adults after heart surgery. About 20% of patients develop this complication, which raises the risk of death. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New rehab approach aims to help men with post-surgery bladder control
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to compare two types of pelvic floor rehabilitation for men who still have urinary incontinence more than a year after prostate removal. One method uses standard Kegel exercises, while the other focuses on whole-body postural control. The goal was to see which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Which embryo is best? new study aims to boost IVF success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two methods for choosing which embryo to transfer during IVF: the standard way (looking at shape) and a newer way that also tracks how fast the embryo grows. The goal is to see which method leads to more live births. About 520 couples having their first or sec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Kidney transplant patients' immune response to common virus tracked after drug switch
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 28 kidney transplant recipients who are switching from one anti-rejection drug (anticalcineurin) to another (belatacept). Researchers want to see how this change affects the immune system's ability to fight the common CMV virus. Participants will have blood tes…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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3D heart mapping may unlock secrets of persistent AF treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a noninvasive 3D mapping system to look at the heart's electrical activity in 50 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) lasting over 6 months. Researchers want to see how the heart changes after a standard ablation procedure and what factors might predict…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:14 UTC