Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De La Réunion

This study tests whether giving newborns a plasma transfusion from a person who recently recovered from chikungunya can prevent severe brain inflammation (encephalitis) in babies whose mothers had the infection around the time of birth. About 60 newborns will receive the plasma a…

This study tests whether adding SMS reminders with diet and exercise tips to a standard lifestyle program helps people with prediabetes lose more weight. About 300 adults in Reunion Island will be split into two groups: one gets the program plus 72 text messages over 6 months, th…

This study tests whether a special breathing exercise called cardiac coherence can stop chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from developing. People who recently experienced a traumatic event and have acute stress will practice this breathing technique. The goal is to se…

This study explores whether medical hypnosis can help children and teenagers (ages 8-17) with atopic dermatitis (eczema) manage itching, stress, and skin discomfort. Researchers will test if a hypnosis program is practical and acceptable for 32 participants. The goal is to gather…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful procedures like needle sticks or bone marrow tests can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 kids, ages 6 to 18, will either get the helmet plus standard care or standard care alone. Their pain levels …

This study looks at whether people living with HIV can collect their own anal swab samples to test for HPV, a virus that can cause anal cancer, as accurately as a doctor can. About 400 adults with HIV in Reunion Island will try both methods and share which they prefer. The goal i…

This study tests whether people living with HIV can collect their own swab samples to screen for HPV, a virus that can lead to anal cancer. Researchers will compare the accuracy and comfort of self-screening versus a traditional swab done by a healthcare professional. The goal is…