Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois

This study compares a new type of radiation called FLASH, which delivers the dose in less than a second, to standard radiation for treating two common skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. About 60 patients aged 60 and older who cannot have surgery will …

This early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard chemotherapy followed by an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab), for people with pancreatic cancer that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if this combinatio…

This study looks at whether four one-hour coaching sessions with a psycho-oncologist can help doctors and nurses who treat cancer patients. The goal is to improve how they communicate with patients and handle their own stress. 62 oncology physicians and nurses will take part. The…

This study uses painless ultrasound scans to check for hidden bulges (aneurysms) in the belly and behind the knee in 507 people at higher risk, including older women who smoke and men over 65. The goal is to learn how common these bulges are and what risk factors are linked to th…