University Hospital, Toulouse

This study looked at whether using telemedicine (remote doctor visits) can help people with aggressive lymphoma receive their full planned chemotherapy doses. The study included 350 patients from 10 hospitals. The main goal was to see if telemedicine improved the amount of chemo …

This study looked at whether giving a simple urine drug test right in the doctor's office helps people stick with their treatment for opiate addiction. 42 patients starting buprenorphine treatment took part. The goal was to see if the test improved how long they stayed in treatme…

This study looked at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can improve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers enrolled 22 adults who had both conditions. Participants received periodontal treatment, and the team measured changes in RA activity over three months…

This study tested a new method to prevent blood clots in the dialysis machine without using heparin, a blood thinner that can cause dangerous bleeding. The method uses a special fluid with citrate and no calcium, plus a calcium drip to protect the patient. Researchers compared th…

This study tested a three-drug combination (carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) given before and after a stem cell transplant in 46 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients aged 65 or younger. The goal was to see how many patients achieved a very deep remission after t…

This study tested whether placing a temporary drain (stent) in the bile duct during liver surgery could prevent bile leaks afterward. 304 adults having at least two liver segments removed were randomly assigned to get the stent or not. The goal was to see if the stent could reduc…

This study tested whether giving amantadine early in Parkinson's disease treatment can prevent or delay the involuntary movements (dyskinesia) caused by the standard drug L-DOPA. 210 people with early-stage Parkinson's took either amantadine or a placebo for 18 months. The goal w…

This study looked at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar. 91 adults with both diabetes and gum disease took part. Half received gum treatment right away, while the other half waited. The main measure was a bl…

This study created and tested a simple questionnaire called the 3PDQ to help doctors identify pain that is directly caused by Parkinson's disease. Researchers worked with 227 French-speaking adults who have Parkinson's and chronic pain. The questionnaire asks about where the pain…

This study looked at whether a 3D body scanner (surface topography) can accurately measure scoliosis curves in children aged 10-13, compared to the standard X-ray method. 125 children with mild scoliosis participated. The goal was to see if the scanner could be a safe, radiation-…

This study tested whether a mindfulness meditation program, adapted from a Canadian program, could work for French teenagers with chronic pain. 27 teens aged 12-17 took part in 8 group sessions. The main goal was to see if they would attend at least 6 sessions. Researchers also m…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for bladder issues in people with Parkinson's disease or multisystem atrophy. The treatment involves a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle, us…

This study looked at whether a long-term exercise program can help people with dementia living in nursing homes keep their ability to do everyday tasks like bathing and dressing. 140 people took part, with some doing exercise and others doing social activities. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether adding a PENG nerve block to standard pain relief can reduce the need for morphine after hip replacement surgery. 64 adults scheduled for hip replacement took part. The goal was to see if the block lowers pain and morphine use in the first 24 hours after…

This study tested whether a simple hypnosis technique called the 'magic glove' can prevent pain in children aged 7 to 14 when they receive propofol, a common anesthesia drug. Researchers compared it to lidocaine, a standard numbing medicine. The goal was to see which method works…

This study tested a personalized exercise program for 28 children and young adults (under 25) with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting the heart, eyes, and bones. The goal was to see if tailored physical training could improve endurance, muscle strength, and quali…

This study tested whether a home-based web program combining exercise, brain games, and nutrition advice is practical and well-liked by older adults. 120 participants aged 60+ with mild memory concerns used the program for several months. Researchers measured how often they logge…

This study looked at whether platelets (small blood cells that help clotting) become overactive in people with septic shock, a life-threatening infection that causes organ failure. Researchers measured specific markers on platelets and clusters of platelets with white blood cells…

This study looked for dengue virus in the sperm of 10 men with active dengue infection. Researchers wanted to know if the virus is present, where it hides, and whether standard sperm cleaning methods can remove it. The findings help doctors advise patients and improve safety for …

This study looked at whether a special workshop about Parkinson's medications can change how patients think about their drugs. 24 people with Parkinson's took part, and researchers compared their views before and after the workshop using questionnaires and word association tasks.…

This study looked at how bladder cancer surgery (cystectomy) affects patients' sexual quality of life. Researchers gave questionnaires to 50 adults before and 8 months after surgery. The goal was to understand long-term sexual well-being, which is often overlooked.

This study tested whether a daily low-dose aspirin (75 mg) provides enough protection against blood clots in people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and heart disease. ITP causes low platelet counts, and the body may break down aspirin faster than normal. The study measured pla…

This study aimed to translate a male sexual function questionnaire (the Brief Index of Sexual Functioning for Men) from Italian into French and check if it is easy to understand. Fourteen adult men with sexual dysfunction took part. The goal was to create a reliable French versio…

This study followed 215 infants with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and a control group to track how hormones that control appetite and feeding change during the first four years of life. The goal was to understand why babies with PWS start with feeding difficulties and later develo…

This study looked at how well people with lupus take their hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) medication. Many patients with chronic illnesses do not take their medicine as prescribed, and lupus is no exception. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure compliance and compared it t…

This study looked at how well two different types of stents (SYNERGY and a bioresorbable scaffold) heal inside the arteries of 22 people who had a heart attack. Researchers used a special camera to check if the stents were covered by healthy tissue after 3 months. The goal was to…

This study looked at how platelets (blood cells that help clotting) work in women during their last month of pregnancy compared to women who are not pregnant and not on hormones. The goal was to understand if lower platelet activity in pregnancy might reduce the risk of certain b…