University Hospital, Tours
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Tours, explained in plain language.
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New oxygen method may prevent dangerous drops during emergency intubation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving extra oxygen through a nasal tube during the placement of a breathing tube can prevent severe oxygen drops in ICU patients with acute breathing failure. About 500 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra oxygen or standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:37 UTC
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Compression stockings may replace antibiotics for preventing skin infections
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing compression stockings alone can prevent repeat episodes of erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection) as effectively as stockings plus daily antibiotics. About 200 adults who have had at least two infections in the same leg will be randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Soothing sounds: study tests music to lower family stress in ICU waiting rooms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether playing personalized music through a sound shower in the intensive care unit (ICU) waiting room can reduce anxiety in family members. About 224 adult relatives of patients on breathing machines will take part. Their anxiety levels will be measured afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:56 UTC