Hôpital Fribourgeois
Clinical trials sponsored by Hôpital Fribourgeois, explained in plain language.
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Ultrasound vs. tube: which is better at spotting a full stomach?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a simple stomach ultrasound to the standard method (a tube inserted through the mouth) for checking if a patient's stomach is empty before surgery. About 1,390 adults scheduled for a gastroscopy will get an ultrasound first, then the tube test. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Fribourgeois • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Boot vs. shoe: which heals chopart fractures better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to treat a type of foot injury called a Chopart fracture without surgery. One group will wear a cast or boot for 6 weeks to keep the foot still. The other group will use a stiff-soled shoe and walk as soon as they can. The goal is to see which approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Fribourgeois • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:45 UTC
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Inhaler mistakes cost lives: new study aims to fix them
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a structured program led by physiotherapists can help people with COPD use their inhalers correctly. Many patients make mistakes that prevent the medicine from reaching their lungs, leading to worse symptoms and more flare-ups. Over 12 months, 116 part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Fribourgeois • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC