Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-thionville
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-thionville, explained in plain language.
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Blood filter shows promise for heart risk in dialysis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at a blood-filtering procedure called double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) in 5 kidney dialysis patients with very high levels of lipoprotein(a), a fatty substance linked to heart disease and blood clots. The treatment aimed to lower these levels and was done…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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New light scanner could replace biopsies for skin cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive device that uses light to automatically classify skin lesions as healthy, precancerous, or cancerous. Researchers aimed to see if it could help doctors avoid unnecessary surgeries and better identify dangerous lesions. The study involved 142 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 20, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Eye-Opening study: why one eye suffers more in keratoconus patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 154 people with keratoconus, a condition that makes the cornea thin and bulge. Researchers compared those with similar severity in both eyes to those where one eye was much worse. The goal was to find risk factors that explain why the disease can be uneven be…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:49 UTC
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Heart failure readmission puzzle: study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 58 adults with heart failure to find out why they return to the emergency room within 30 days of being discharged. Researchers reviewed medical records and follow-up visits to identify key factors. The goal is to improve care and reduce repeat hospital visits…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:46 UTC
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Nurse-Led ER care may cut unnecessary return trips
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an advanced practice nurse in the emergency department could lower the number of patients who return within 15 days. It included 328 adults who visited the ER. The goal was to see if better follow-up care could ease overcrowding and improve access to hea…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Blood purification breakthrough? new CFPP method shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way to clean the blood called CFPP, which combines two techniques to remove harmful substances and return the cleaned plasma to the body. Only 3 people took part, all needing plasmapheresis. The goal was to see if CFPP works and is safe, with possible bene…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC