Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Clinical trials sponsored by Central Hospital, Nancy, France, explained in plain language.
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Heart shock drug shows promise in reducing death and readmission
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether starting the drug empagliflozin early in patients with cardiogenic shock (a severe heart pump failure) can lower the risk of death or repeat hospital stays for heart failure within 3 months. Researchers reviewed records of 418 adults treated in intensi…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:15 UTC
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Dialysis patients' blood pressure mystery: could a simple blood test hold the clue?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a hormone called vasopressin, measured by its stable marker copeptin, is linked to blood pressure changes during dialysis. Researchers will analyze blood samples and blood pressure readings from 71 adults on chronic hemodialysis. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:55 UTC
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Which antibiotic is safer and more effective for blood infections? large study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two types of antibiotics used to treat a serious bloodstream infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers will compare the effectiveness and safety of cefazolin versus antistaphylococcal penicillins by analyzing health records from about 5,0…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC
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Premature Babies' gut disease leaves lasting nutritional scars, study finds
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 200 premature babies who had a serious gut infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) to see how it affects their growth and nutrition by age 5. Researchers will check for problems like food allergies, poor growth, and feeding difficulties. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Parents' stories sought to improve care for children with rare birthmarks
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study interviews 30 parents of children under 18 with a large or giant congenital melanocytic nevus (a type of birthmark). The goal is to understand their experiences and challenges, especially around the time of their child's birth, and to find ways to better support famili…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Hospital hunts for hidden tick disease in mystery brain illnesses
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether changing how doctors test for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) helps find more cases. Researchers will review medical records of about 200 patients at a French hospital who had unexplained brain or spinal cord inflammation. The goal is to see if encouragi…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:18 UTC