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 heat treatment may extend life for pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether a special heat probe, guided by an ultrasound camera, can help people with inoperable pancreatic cancer live longer. About 108 adults who cannot have surgery will either get standard care or also receive this heat treatment. The goal is to see if the h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Simple exercises before prostate surgery may cut leakage risk
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether doing pelvic floor exercises before prostate surgery can help men avoid urine leakage afterward. About 30 men with enlarged prostate will either do these exercises before surgery or get standard care. The goal is to see if patients and doctors find the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden triggers of stubborn sinus disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people get chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition where the sinuses stay inflamed and growths form. Researchers think changes in how genes work (epigenetics) and certain viruses might be the cause. They will compare tissue samples from 60 pe…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC