Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De La Réunion

This trial explores whether a standardized breakfast and a continuous glucose monitor can replace the traditional glucose drink test for diagnosing diabetes and prediabetes in people with Dunnigan's lipodystrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes severe insulin resistance. Th…

This study looked at whether PET scans can better detect endometriosis lesions before surgery compared to standard MRI and ultrasound. Fifteen women with symptomatic endometriosis scheduled for surgery received a PET scan, and the results were compared with what surgeons actually…

This small pilot study tested whether teaching family caregivers of elderly people at home to practice self-hypnosis daily for 8 weeks could help reduce their chronic stress. Fourteen caregivers participated, with some starting self-hypnosis right away and others waiting 16 weeks…

This study looked at whether adding heart rate biofeedback training to regular physical activity can improve quality of life for people who have finished treatment for blood cancers. 80 adults in remission took part. The goal was to see if this combination helps them feel better …

This study tested whether listening to music through the Music Care app can lower pain during wound suturing in the emergency department. 171 adults with wounds needing stitches were randomly assigned to music or standard care. The goal was to see if music reduces the worst pain …

Dengue has become a recurring illness on Reunion Island, and repeat infections tend to be more severe. Researchers are following 258 adults and children who arrive at two island hospitals with confirmed or suspected dengue, collecting blood samples and health questionnaires over …

Researchers are studying whether adults with Dunnigan lipodystrophy, a rare genetic condition that changes how the body stores fat, have higher levels of inflammation than people without it. The trial enrolls 64 non-diabetic adults on Reunion Island, including those with the cond…

Researchers want to know how common a BRCA2 gene mutation is among people diagnosed with breast cancer on Reunion Island. Earlier work found that more than half of patients there with a BRCA mutation carry a variant specific to the island's population. This study collects blood s…

Researchers at a French hospital are studying people over 75 who arrive in the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. They use a non-invasive ultrasound probe at the bedside to measure how far the diaphragm moves during breathing. The study aims to find out how com…

This study looks at whether people who had leptospirosis, a bacterial infection spread by animals, may have health problems that last for years after the initial illness. Researchers in Reunion will follow about 200 patients who were previously hospitalized with the disease, chec…

This study investigates how often adults remember events during procedural sedation with propofol in the emergency department, specifically for fracture or joint dislocation reduction. About 250 participants will be asked a questionnaire the day after sedation to check for any re…

This pilot study tests whether a contraception education program delivered by peer influencers via social networks is feasible for high school students aged 15 to 19 in Guadeloupe and La Réunion. Selected students create and share educational videos on sexual health, while others…

This study interviewed 28 parents in Reunion Island who had a child with Down Syndrome to understand why they chose not to terminate the pregnancy. Researchers wanted to learn about the beliefs, values, and cultural or economic factors behind this decision. The goal is to shed li…

This study looked at 55 adults having beating-heart coronary bypass surgery. Doctors compared a standard ultrasound method (TEE) with a less invasive monitor that uses the arterial line to see how well each predicted the need for extra fluids. The goal was to see if the simpler d…

This study tested a new version of a common memory test (MMSE) that is adapted for people in Réunion Island, especially those who cannot read or write well. Researchers compared the new test with the standard French version in 61 hospitalized older adults. The goal was to see if …

This study aimed to find out how often people in Reunion Island start dialysis as an emergency and what social or medical factors lead to that. Researchers followed 233 adult patients beginning dialysis at local centers. The goal was to gather information to improve care and redu…

This study checks in on 152 people from Reunion Island who had Chikungunya during the 2005-2006 outbreak. Researchers want to classify the types of joint pain and swelling that persist 15 years after infection. Participants undergo a rheumatology exam and questionnaire to see if …

This study looked at whether running an ultratrail (a very long race) raises the risk of getting an infection afterward. Researchers followed 471 runners and their companions, asking about symptoms like fever, sore throat, and fatigue for three weeks after the race. The goal was …

This study looked at 188 children (ages 0-18) with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in Reunion Island to better describe the condition and find a unique "epigenetic signature" in their DNA. Researchers collected blood and cheek swabs from a small group of children with FAS…