Centre Hospitalier De L'université De Montréal (chum)

This study aimed to compare two newer technologies for cataract surgery against the standard method. It wanted to see if using a special laser or a new, pressure-sensing surgical tool during surgery would cause less damage to the cornea and require less energy. The goal was to fi…

This study is testing a new way to perform robotic lung cancer surgery. Doctors will operate through small cuts in the abdomen instead of between the ribs, aiming to see if it's safe and causes less long-term pain. The study will include about 20 patients with early-stage lung ca…

This study is testing a new, more active plan to manage fluid levels in critically ill patients whose kidneys have stopped working and require dialysis. It compares this planned approach to the usual care doctors provide. The goal is to see if carefully controlling fluid buildup …

This study aims to find out if a simple HPV test works better than the standard colposcopy exam for checking if cervical pre-cancer returns after treatment. Over 2,200 women who were treated for high-grade cervical lesions were randomly assigned to be monitored with either the HP…

This study is testing whether a treatment called microneedling can improve the appearance and feel of thick, raised scars from burns or other severe skin injuries. Participants will receive up to five sessions where a device creates tiny channels in the scar, followed by an appli…

This study is testing whether doing pelvic floor muscle exercises before prostate surgery can help prevent urinary incontinence afterward. It will involve 30 men and compare those who do the exercises before surgery to those who have surgery alone. The main goal is to see if pati…

This study aims to understand what causes a chronic form of sinusitis with nasal polyps. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 60 people, including healthy volunteers and patients, to look for patterns in DNA changes and to check for viruses. The goal is to identify new ma…