Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study tested whether checking blood thinning levels every week with a simple finger-prick device is better than the usual monthly blood draw for elderly nursing home residents. The goal was to keep their blood thinner levels in a safe range and reduce the risk of dangerous c…

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating pelvic organ prolapse (when organs slip out of place in the pelvis). The goal was to see if a newer vaginal approach causes less accidental urine leakage after surgery than the standard laparoscopic method. The study planne…

This study tested whether a special CT scan (porto-scanner with Angio-CT) helps doctors more accurately destroy small liver tumors from colorectal cancer using heat, compared to a standard CT scan. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if…

This study aimed to see which injection works best for tennis elbow pain: platelet-rich plasma, Botox, or steroids. Only 13 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to measure pain changes over time.

This study looked at whether certain genes related to cholesterol processing are linked to uterine dystocia, a condition where labor stops progressing. Researchers analyzed DNA from 58 women who needed a C-section due to stalled labor. The goal was to find genetic variations that…

This study looked at whether measuring a protein called S100B in the blood right after a first seizure can help predict if someone will have more seizures within a year. Researchers enrolled 37 adults who had their first generalized seizure less than 24 hours earlier. The study w…

This study aimed to validate a French version of the Back Belief Questionnaire, a tool that measures how people think about their back pain. Researchers enrolled 131 adults with chronic low back pain and tracked changes in their questionnaire scores after physical therapy. The go…

This study looked at whether a gastroenterologist (a liver doctor) with basic training can perform heart ultrasounds as accurately as an intensive care expert in patients with severe cirrhosis and fluid buildup. The goal was to see if non-specialists could reliably assess heart f…

This study looked at whether using an ultrasound right after delivery to check for anal muscle tears in first-time mothers with vaginal tears could reduce the chance of accidental bowel leakage three months later. About 111 women were planned to take part, but the study was stopp…

This study tested a new device called the LIR system that automatically gives fluids through an IV during major abdominal surgery. The goal was to see if it could keep the patient's blood volume at a safe level, as judged by the anesthesiologist. The study was stopped early and i…