Hospices Civils De Lyon
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospices Civils De Lyon, explained in plain language.
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Can a special diet after surgery lock in weight loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a diet designed to improve gut bacteria diversity helps people maintain weight loss after bariatric surgery better than standard dietary advice. It will involve 60 adults who have had weight loss surgery. Researchers will compare the two groups over a ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New hope for men with zero sperm? drug trial aims to boost IVF success
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a hormone pill (clomiphene citrate) can help men who produce no sperm and had a failed testicular surgery. Men will take the drug or a placebo for 9 months before a second surgery to try to find sperm for IVF. The goal is to see if the treatment increases the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Race against time: new combo therapy trial for devastating rare cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (zimberelimab and domvanalimab) to a standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) works better than the chemotherapy alone for patients with a rare, fast-growing neuroendocrine cancer that has returned after first treatment. It will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Arm cuff trial aims to slash septic shock deaths
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple, non-invasive arm cuff procedure can improve survival for adults with septic shock in intensive care. The procedure, called remote ischemic postconditioning, temporarily restricts and then restores blood flow in the arm. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can text messages tame diabetes? study tests gum care reminders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new system of text message reminders and advice helps people with type 2 diabetes stick to their gum care plan better than standard check-ups alone. It will involve over 500 adults in France who have both diabetes and a treated gum disease called perio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can stopping hidden seizures help stroke patients walk and talk again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if giving a seizure-prevention drug (levetiracetam) right after a brain bleed stroke helps people recover better. It will involve 580 adults who recently had this type of stroke. Researchers will compare recovery, measured by independence in daily activitie…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Heart device surgery gets a speed and safety upgrade?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best way for doctors to access a patient's vein when implanting a first-time pacemaker or defibrillator. It will compare three different techniques to see which one is most successful, fastest, and has the fewest complications like bruising or lung inj…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Remote Check-Ups for cochlear implants: can they cut clinic visits without hurting hearing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, more convenient way to manage care for adults who get a cochlear implant. It combines remote monitoring from home with a streamlined initial setup process. The goal is to see if this new approach works as well as the standard in-person visits for main…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Brain zaps tested to wake coma patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether gentle electrical brain stimulation can help patients with severe brain injuries regain consciousness. Five patients who have been in minimally conscious or vegetative states for 3-12 months will receive personalized stimulation targeting specific brain w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Blow to know: new breath test aims to spot COVID and flu fast
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, non-invasive way to diagnose respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Researchers will analyze chemicals in the breath of 1,665 people—some with symptoms and some healthy—using a special machine. The goal is to see if this 'breath test' can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 06:51 UTC
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Could a simple breath test spot dangerous infections in hospitals?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if analyzing chemicals in a person's exhaled breath can be used to quickly diagnose serious respiratory infections. Researchers will collect breath samples from 777 hospitalized adults with symptoms of infections like COVID-19, flu, or Legionnaires' disease…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New push to catch silent liver damage in millions with diabetes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to test a new, standardized screening program to find advanced liver fibrosis in people with type 2 diabetes. It will enroll over 1,700 patients seen by private-practice diabetes doctors. The goal is to see if this two-step screening process, which uses a blood te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New scan aims to cut pregnancy scare false alarms
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to improve how doctors check a fetus's bowel on ultrasound scans. Currently, a 'bright bowel' finding can be a false alarm, causing unnecessary worry and extra tests for parents. Researchers will test a new computer program that measures shades of gray on the scan…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New camera aims to give brain surgeons 'Super Vision' in the operating room
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a special camera can help neurosurgeons see the brain more clearly during surgery. The camera is designed to measure color and light changes that might indicate healthy versus diseased tissue or areas important for brain function. The goal is to prov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan aims to find hidden breast cancer spread
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new type of medical scan to see if it can better detect when a specific form of breast cancer (called lobular carcinoma) has spread to other parts of the body. Researchers will compare this new scan to the standard scan currently used. The goal is to find …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New Helmet-Style brain scanner aims to pinpoint seizure origins for better surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new type of brain scanner designed to more accurately find the specific area of the brain causing seizures in people with epilepsy. The goal is to improve planning for surgery that could control or cure seizures. Researchers will compare the new, more comp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Study aims to perfect Post-Birth care for moms at risk of dangerous blood clots
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how long women with a specific genetic risk factor should take blood thinners after giving birth to prevent dangerous clots. It will compare a shorter treatment (under 2 weeks) to a longer one (6 weeks) to see which is better at preventing clots and has fewer …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can a Baby's RSV shot stop childhood asthma before it starts?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if giving babies a protective shot against RSV (a common virus) in their first year can prevent wheezing and lower the risk of developing asthma later in childhood. Researchers will compare health records of about 218,000 French children who received the sh…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Can exercise stop breast cancer drug pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if starting a personalized exercise program early can prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain, a common side effect of breast cancer medication. It will involve 182 postmenopausal women with non-metastatic breast cancer who are taking aromatase inhibitors. Half w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Gut bugs vs. gut wrench: probiotics tested to tame drug side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if taking probiotic supplements can help reduce common stomach side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in people starting new GLP-1 weight-loss medications (semaglutide or tirzepatide). Researchers will enroll 50 adults with obesity and rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a class help cancer patients handle tough home treatments?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a special education program helps adults with neuroendocrine tumors better manage the side effects of taking oral cancer drugs at home. It will follow 100 patients to check if the program reduces severe side effects and improves their quality of life. Th…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Blood plasma injections tested to restore lost sense of smell
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (made from a person's own blood) can improve smell function in adults who have persistent smell loss not caused by tumors. Participants will receive three injections over four weeks and have their smell function mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can therapy ease the mental burden of endometriosis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if different types of psychological support can improve the quality of life and mental health for women living with endometriosis. It will compare individual therapy, group therapy, and a combination of both against no treatment. The goal is to find the bes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Scientists hunt clues in blood and skin to solve painful skin disease mystery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how a specific type of immune cell, called MAIT cells, is involved in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful chronic skin condition. Researchers will collect blood and skin samples from 45 adults with moderate-to-severe HS and compare them to peopl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 06:50 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to IVF pregnancy complications
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why pregnancies from frozen embryo transfers have more complications like preeclampsia. Researchers will measure levels of a hormone called relaxin in 60 women who became pregnant through IVF. They want to see if different IVF methods affect this hor…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists probe why cancer steals the joy of eating
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how cancer and its treatments affect a patient's relationship with food, including taste, appetite, and the pleasure of eating. Researchers will survey 180 adults with various cancers who are currently undergoing treatment or recently finished it. Th…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists hunt genetic clues to kidney stone mystery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand whether people with specific genetic changes in the CYP24A1 gene have a higher risk of developing kidney stones. Researchers will compare 45 participants who carry different versions of this gene mutation, looking at their medical history and test re…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut's role in cancer patient malnutrition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand the connection between gut bacteria and malnutrition in people receiving chemotherapy for digestive cancers. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples from 150 patients before and after their first chemotherapy cycle. The goal is to identify …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists probe Mind-Body link to spot deadly liver cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how the body's automatic nervous system is involved in liver cancer (HCC). Researchers will enroll 100 adults with liver cirrhosis, some with and some without early signs of cancer. They will use questionnaires, heart rate tests, and analysis of live…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Brain scans probe why some trust too much, others too little
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how people with intellectual disabilities, specifically Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome, decide who to trust. Researchers will use computer tasks, eye-tracking, and brain scans (MRI) to compare how 112 participants from these groups and typical …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists seek 'Normal' immune blueprint in 80+ year olds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what a normal immune response looks like in healthy adults aged 80 and older. Researchers will measure specific immune markers in the nose and blood of 62 participants who show no signs of infection. The goal is to create reference data that can help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut's role in silent liver epidemic
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how gut bacteria might contribute to fatty liver disease (MASLD) by producing specific substances. Researchers will analyze stool and blood samples from 24 participants—some with MASLD and some healthy—to measure these bacterial products and identify…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists seek clues in mysterious inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis research study aims to learn more about rare autoinflammatory diseases, which cause unexplained episodes of fever, rash, and joint pain. Researchers will collect blood samples from 60 patients (adults and children) who have these conditions. The goal is to analyze how inflam…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Scientists map hidden stress from uneven legs in kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how having one leg slightly longer than the other affects the joints in children's hips and lower backs. Researchers will use special low-radiation imaging and force-measuring platforms to create detailed models of 100 children aged 10-15. The goal i…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists hunt for viral clues to protect tiniest Babies' lungs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how viruses in the throat and gut of very premature babies might be linked to a serious lung disease called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Researchers will observe 40 babies born before 30 weeks, collecting samples in their first three weeks of li…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Researchers probe Pandemic's hidden toll on youth mental health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and its social restrictions affected suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and teenagers. Researchers will examine the medical records and interview a sample of about 6,500 young people aged 8 to 18 in France who were …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Scientists map social development in rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how social skills develop over time in people with 7q11.23 microduplication syndrome, a rare genetic condition linked to autism and developmental challenges. Researchers will track 15 participants aged 5-50 years through assessments of their communic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists map the 'Little Voice' in your head
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how the brain creates and controls our inner voice, which we use for thinking and problem-solving. Researchers will use MRI brain scans on 60 healthy volunteers, including some who don't experience an inner voice, to see which brain areas are involve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists probe cellular power plants in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why people with cystinosis, a rare genetic disease, experience premature aging and bone problems. Researchers will compare the energy production in blood cells from 25 patients with cystinosis to see if their cellular 'power plants' (mitochondria) wo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Could a Baby's sucking pattern reveal a hidden sleep danger?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand the link between how infants with Down syndrome suck on a pacifier and the severity of their sleep apnea. Researchers will measure sucking patterns and sleep breathing in 30 six-month-old infants to see if a simple sucking test could become an easier…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a weak tongue be causing your Child's sleep troubles?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand if children with suspected obstructive sleep apnea have weaker tongue muscles or less tongue movement compared to healthy children. Researchers will measure tongue strength and mobility in 78 children who are already scheduled for an overnight sleep …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock mystery of deadly seizure risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand brain changes in adults with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy with a high risk of sudden death. Researchers will use PET and MRI brain scans to compare 30 participants: 10 with Dravet syndrome, 10 with other drug-resistant epilepsy, and 10 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New scan could pave way for targeted radiation attack on tough brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a special PET scan can detect a protein called PSMA in recurrent meningiomas, which are brain tumors that have come back after standard treatments. Researchers will scan 40 adult patients whose tumors have returned after surgery or radiation. If enough t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Scientists probe why blood disorder patients struggle to exercise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why people with polycythemia vera (a rare blood disorder) often have trouble with physical activity. Researchers will test 54 patients during exercise to see if their blood becomes too thick, which might limit oxygen delivery to muscles. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Can a simple brochure help seniors safely quit risky sleep and anxiety pills?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if giving an educational brochure to older adults helps change their attitudes and beliefs about reducing or stopping their long-term use of benzodiazepine medications (like certain sleep or anxiety pills). Researchers will give the brochure to 96 hospitali…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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New software aims to simplify the maze of health screenings for doctors and patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a new computer tool called 'Lianeli' can help primary care doctors and their patients better manage recommended health screenings. The tool is designed to quickly identify which screenings a patient might need based on their health profile and suppor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock mystery of Epilepsy-Related deaths
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how drug-resistant epilepsy might change specific pathways in the brain that control breathing and sleep-wake cycles. Researchers will use advanced MRI and PET scans to compare brain activity and chemistry in 50 adults (some with epilepsy, some healt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 15:18 UTC