Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois

This study compares two surgical methods for repairing large cartilage defects in the knee: augmented microfracture (AMT) and matrix-assisted chondrocyte implantation (MACT). It will enroll 80 people aged 15-50 with symptomatic defects. The goal is to see which technique better i…

This study tests whether special dyes can help doctors find cancer that has spread to lymph nodes in patients with head and neck cancer. About 20 adults with early-stage oral cavity or skin cancer will receive two dyes during surgery to see if they can spot hidden cancer cells. I…

This study looks at people who have both sleep apnea and chronic insomnia. All 120 participants will receive standard CPAP therapy for sleep apnea. Half will also get a digital program to treat their insomnia starting at the same time as CPAP. The other half will follow usual car…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after a second hip replacement surgery. One group gets a PENG block, the other gets a combination of three nerve blocks. Researchers will measure how much morphine each group needs in the first day. The goal is to find which …

This study will give 50 adults a smart device to wear before and after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if data from the device can help doctors spot complications earlier. Participants will also answer health questionnaires. The study is observational, meaning no treatmen…

This study tests a special filter (Jafron HA-60) used during heart-lung bypass in 20 children having open-heart surgery. The filter is designed to remove inflammatory substances from the blood, which may help reduce complications. The main goal is to see if using the filter is sa…