University Hospital, Tours
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Tours, explained in plain language.
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Fluid boost in womb may help turn stubborn breech babies
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding sterile fluid to the womb (amnioinfusion) could help turn a breech baby head-down after a first manual turning attempt had failed. Pregnant people with a single, full-term breech baby were randomly assigned to get the fluid procedure before a seco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Can a psychological profile help stop sex offenders from reoffending?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a detailed psychological assessment, followed by a review of the results with a therapist, could help men who have committed sexual offenses become more committed to their treatment. The goal was to see if this approach increased their motivation to chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists probe immune System's role in deadly pneumonia complications
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why some cases of severe pneumonia get worse and lead to a life-threatening lung condition called ARDS, despite antibiotic treatment. Researchers compared blood and lung fluid samples from about 150 ICU patients with pneumonia to 50 ICU patients wit…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC