Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum)
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum), explained in plain language.
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New study tests simple burn technique to stop colon polyps from coming back
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether lightly burning the edges of the spot where a large colon polyp was removed can stop it from growing back. About 752 adults with large, flat polyps will either get this extra treatment or not. Doctors will check for regrowth at 6 and 18 months after th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New recovery protocol aims to speed healing after heart surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a set of recovery steps for people having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see if following these steps helps patients wake up faster, have less pain, and leave the hospital sooner. About 92 adults will take part at one hospital in Cana…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Robot surgery breakthrough aims to slash chest pain after esophageal cancer removal
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new robotic surgery method for esophageal cancer that avoids cuts between the ribs, which may cause less chest pain and faster recovery. About 31 patients will be randomly assigned to either the new approach or standard surgery. The main goals are t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Heart injury after surgery: new study tests specialist referral to save lives
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at patients who had a heart injury after noncardiac surgery, a common and serious complication. The goal is to see if referring them to heart specialists for preventive care is practical and can reduce future heart events. The study will enroll 100 participants t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC