Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut De Cancérologie De Lorraine, explained in plain language.
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Cancer radiation study tests whether empty or full bladder protects organs better
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether keeping the bladder empty or filled during cervical cancer radiation treatment affects how much radiation reaches nearby healthy organs. Researchers compared two approaches in 22 patients to see if one method better protects the bowel, rectum, and oth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer patients: study tests ways to make surgery more successful
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different treatment approaches given before surgery for borderline pancreatic cancer. It compared giving patients a strong chemotherapy regimen alone versus adding radiation with chemotherapy before their operation. The goal was to see which approach better …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mind over matter: hypnosis tested to ease cancer treatment discomfort
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding formal hypnosis to standard care could help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain during a specific part of their cancer radiation treatment called brachytherapy. It involved 68 adult patients undergoing this procedure. Researchers c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can meditation ease the heavy burden on cancer care workers?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a short meditation program could help reduce stress for hospital staff working in cancer care. Twenty employees participated in a 3-week program that taught meditation and stress management techniques. Researchers measured whether the program was practic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Study probes why cancer patients skip their pills
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how well patients with advanced breast or prostate cancer follow their prescribed oral medication plans. Researchers observed 200 patients to see what factors, like health status, side effects, or personal support, might make it harder for them to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Study asks: what really stops cancer patients from exercising?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand why many cancer patients don't exercise, even though it's known to improve well-being and outcomes. Researchers surveyed 261 French patients with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer to identify the psychological and social factors that influence …
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New device could help doctors better manage surgery pain
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special monitoring device that measures pain signals in patients under anesthesia during breast cancer surgery. Researchers wanted to see if this device could help determine when nerve blocks (pain-numbing injections) aren't working properly. The goal was to i…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC