Cliniques Universitaires Saint-luc- Université Catholique De Louvain

This study tests whether giving radiation in a smaller, more targeted area can reduce side effects and improve quality of life for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 347 participants will receive standard chemoradiotherapy, but half will get a smaller rad…

This study tests whether testicular tissue frozen before puberty can be transplanted back into adult men who are infertile after cancer treatment. About 20 men who had gonadotoxic therapy as children and now have no sperm will receive their own stored tissue. Doctors will check i…

This study compares MRI and CT scans for measuring the pelvis in pregnant women who had a previous C-section. The goal is to see if MRI can provide the same measurements without exposing the baby to radiation. About 95 women will participate, and they will also rate how comfortab…

This study tests improved whole-body MRI scans to better detect bone lesions in people with multiple myeloma. The new method combines special sequences and AI to see bone damage without using radiation. About 45 adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent myeloma will take part. The…

This study compares two types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer: adaptive radiotherapy, which adjusts the treatment daily based on changes in the body, and conventional radiotherapy. The goal is to see if the adaptive approach causes fewer side effects like digestive or ur…

This study explores whether people with brain tumors can safely receive radiotherapy without wearing an immobilization mask. Instead, a surface imaging system tracks movement to keep the radiation beam accurate. Twenty adults will try a mask-free session and report on comfort, an…

This study tests whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can quickly reduce acute low back pain in emergency room patients. About 222 adults with sudden back pain will receive either real TENS or a placebo device. The goal is to see if more peo…

This study looks at 50 adults who had a cardiac arrest to see if new blood tests and brain ultrasounds can better predict how well their brain will recover. Current methods are limited, so doctors hope these tools will help them make more informed decisions about care. The goal i…

This study looks at why people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps often lose their sense of smell. Researchers will compare cells from the nose of patients and healthy volunteers to understand how inflammation affects smell. 140 adults will take smell tests and provide nasal…

This study tests whether a bedside lung ultrasound can help physiotherapists choose the right treatment for hospitalized patients with sudden breathing issues. About 30 adults will be enrolled, and researchers will compare ultrasound findings with chest X-rays. The goal is to see…

This study looks at how movement and thinking skills are connected in people with brain damage from conditions like cerebral palsy or stroke. Researchers will use a robotic tool to measure arm movements and thinking tasks in 400 participants aged 3 to 90. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at the physical properties of lung mucus (sputum) in 500 people with obstructive pulmonary disease. Researchers want to see how these properties change after standard respiratory therapy or exercise. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new…

This study looks at whether using a portable ultrasound machine (PoCUS) at the bedside helps emergency doctors better diagnose chest or abdominal pain. About 406 adults with pain lasting less than 72 hours will take part. Doctors will record their diagnosis plan before and after …

This study looks at 350 hospitalized patients with alcohol use disorder to find out who is most at risk of relapsing after detox. Researchers will use questionnaires, interviews, and brain activity tests to group patients and identify key relapse triggers. The goal is to create a…

This study tests whether blue light can improve the effects of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) in people with refractory epilepsy, a type that doesn't respond well to standard treatments. Researchers will measure brain activity and other signals in 34 participants (patients and hea…

This study looks at brain wave patterns (EEG) in 280 adults during general anesthesia with either propofol or sevoflurane. The goal is to see if differences in alpha wave power can help predict who might develop confusion after surgery. Participants are adults having heart proced…