Chu De Quebec-universite Laval
Clinical trials sponsored by Chu De Quebec-universite Laval, explained in plain language.
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Prostate cancer radiation showdown: SBRT vs brachytherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two types of radiation therapy for low-risk prostate cancer: SBRT (a precise, high-dose radiation given in 5 sessions) and brachytherapy (implanting radioactive seeds). The goal is to see which causes fewer urinary and bowel side effects and leads to better qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Lab-Grown skin patch could heal wounds in 'Butterfly Children'
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new skin graft made from a patient's own cells, genetically modified to produce a missing protein. It aims to safely heal wounds in 9 people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare disease that causes fragile, blistering skin. The graft i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Can extra antibodies keep myeloma patients safer on powerful new drugs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving extra antibodies (immunoglobulins) can help prevent serious infections in people with multiple myeloma who are being treated with a new kind of immunotherapy called a BCMA-directed T cell engager. About 80 adults who have already tried at least …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Shorter radiation for prostate cancer? new trial tests Ultra-Fast schedule
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a shorter, more intense course of radiation (ultra-hypofractionation) is as safe and effective as the standard moderately hypofractionated schedule for men with localized prostate cancer. All participants also receive a brachytherapy boost. The trial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:58 UTC
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New study tests nerve block to ease pain after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special nerve block (paravertebral block) can better control pain after a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction compared to usual pain medicines. About 60 women aged 18-70 will take part. The goal is to see if the nerve block reduces pain a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC