Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple aspirin save elderly pneumonia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) every day for 90 days can lower the risk of death in people aged 75 and older who are hospitalized with pneumonia. The trial includes 600 participants across multiple hospitals. The goal is to see if aspirin, a common he…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Brain zaps may curb heavy drinking in new clinical trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether repeated sessions of a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce their heavy drinking days. About 312 adults who want to cut back on alcohol but not necessarily quit completely will receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Scientists probe fat's own chemistry to unlock obesity secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how certain natural chemicals, called endocannabinoids, influence the growth of new fat cells from stem cells found in belly fat. Researchers will take small samples of fat tissue from 30 people undergoing abdominal surgery, including those with obesity and di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:44 UTC
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Fatty meals spark brain inflammation, study reveals
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how eating a fatty meal affects immune cells in the brain's hypothalamus, which controls hunger and metabolism. Researchers will scan the brains of 20 healthy men after a balanced meal and a high-fat meal to see differences. The goal is to better understand ho…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC