Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nīmes

This study compares two types of blood thinners for treating dangerous blood clots inside the heart. It tests whether newer, easier-to-use medications (DOACs) work as well or better than the older standard (warfarin) at dissolving clots and preventing strokes or death. The trial …

This study is testing whether a 'shared decision-making' approach helps people with bipolar disorder stick to their long-term medication plan. It involves 300 adults who have recently recovered from a mood episode. Researchers will compare this collaborative approach to standard …

This study aims to see if a simple saliva test can accurately diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition where the body makes too much of the stress hormone cortisol. Researchers are comparing the new saliva test against current standard blood and urine tests in 380 patients. The g…

This study aims to understand why transgender men in France face challenges accessing cervical cancer screening. Researchers are surveying 300 transgender men aged 25-65 who still have a cervix to identify specific barriers and potential solutions. The goal is to gather informati…

This study aims to establish new safety standards for radiation exposure from advanced 'spectral' CT scans, which provide detailed images but expose patients to X-rays. Researchers will analyze data from 9,600 patients who had one of 20 common types of these scans in France. The …

This study aims to understand if changes in gut bacteria and gut lining markers are linked to changes in Sjögren's syndrome disease activity. Researchers will observe 50 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome, measuring specific blood markers and quality of life over time. The …

This study aims to understand a specific bacteria, Staphylococcus pettenkoferi, that is commonly found in diabetic foot ulcers and bone infections. Researchers are analyzing a collection of 230 bacterial samples to learn how this germ causes harm, forms protective layers called b…

This study aims to better understand how HIV hides in the body even when patients are on effective treatment. Researchers will measure specific markers on immune cells and viral DNA in 48 adults who have had undetectable HIV levels for at least two years. The goal is to learn mor…

This study aims to understand how the types of bacteria that first grow in a premature baby's gut might influence how their immune system develops by age 3. Researchers will follow 130 infants born before 33 weeks, collecting stool samples and tracking their health for three year…

This study aims to see if a non-invasive heart ultrasound can detect early signs of blood loss. Researchers are measuring heart function in healthy blood donors before and after they give blood, using donation as a safe model for mild blood loss. The goal is to find a quick, port…

This study aims to understand how the process of diagnosing infertility affects a couple's sexual relationship, self-esteem, and overall satisfaction. Researchers will observe 80 heterosexual couples undergoing fertility testing at a French hospital. The goal is to learn if sexua…

This study aims to understand how COVID-19 infection changes the community of bacteria in the gut (the microbiome). Researchers will observe 15 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to see if the amount of virus in their stool is linked to changes in their gut bacteria and their overall…