Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Nice, explained in plain language.
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New balloon could cut hospital stays for dialysis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a drug-coated balloon to a standard balloon for treating narrowed blood vessels used in dialysis. The drug-coated balloon releases a medicine that may prevent the vessel from narrowing again. The goal is to keep the access working longer and reduce the need fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot eye tumors more clearly
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special ultrasound technique called Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) to see blood flow inside eye tumors. The goal is to help doctors better tell whether a suspicious spot in the eye is benign or malignant. About 22 adults with untreated eye tumors will be sc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Shock therapy without the shock: new hope for OCD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who haven't gotten better with standard treatments like therapy or antidepressants. About 43 participants will receive low-level electrical current through ele…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:13 UTC
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Hand training may boost swallowing recovery after stroke
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study explores whether fine motor hand exercises can improve swallowing skills in older adults who recently had a stroke. About 30 participants over age 70 with swallowing problems will be enrolled. The goal is to see if activating hand and mouth brain areas together h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain tumor study aims to map the Mind's highways
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how brain tumors change the way different parts of the brain connect and communicate. Researchers will use brain scans and electrical recordings from 30 adults scheduled for tumor removal. The goal is to create a detailed map of brain connections to help surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Diabetes and surgery: stomach ultrasound study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if people with diabetes have slower stomach emptying after fasting, which could raise the risk of complications during surgery. Researchers planned to use ultrasound to compare stomach contents between diabetic and non-diabetic patients before scheduled va…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC