University Hospital, Tours
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Tours, explained in plain language.
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New shoulder implant tested for better mobility and safety
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the Medacta Shoulder System reverse shoulder replacement works in 100 people with severe shoulder arthritis or tendon tears. The main goal is to check shoulder function 2 years after surgery, along with safety, implant survival, and patient satisfacti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Ovarian cancer recurrence detection study pulled before starting
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a blood test called the ROMA score could find ovarian cancer coming back sooner than the usual CA125 test. The goal was to catch recurrences early, which might allow less invasive surgery and improve quality of life. However, the study was withdr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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New french tool aims to better track rare nerve disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks if a French version of the PLSFRS scale works well for people with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS), a rare nerve disease. About 80 adults from French ALS centers will fill out the questionnaire to measure their symptoms. The goal is to make sure the scale is acc…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:52 UTC
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Holding preemies close: a warm alternative to incubator transfers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether holding a very premature baby (born before 34 weeks) skin-to-skin during the move from the delivery room to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can keep them just as warm as transferring them in an incubator. About 118 babies will take part. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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Dialysis infection study aims to improve antibiotic dosing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the antibiotic cefazolin works in people on chronic hemodialysis who have a catheter infection. The goal is to find the best dose to keep antibiotic levels high enough to fight bacteria while reducing side effects. Researchers will measure drug levels in t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:05 UTC