Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle, explained in plain language.
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Robot buddy calms kids during cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a social robot named MIROKI can reduce anxiety in children undergoing radiotherapy. Six children aged 4 to 18 will have their heart rate and behavior measured during sessions with and without the robot. The goal is to see if the robot helps them feel calm…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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Pre-hab before breast reconstruction may ease shoulder pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing physiotherapy and using a mechanical stimulation device before breast reconstruction surgery can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement afterward. About 72 women scheduled for a specific type of breast reconstruction (using a back muscle flap) wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:06 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to cut bowel problems in bladder cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a newer, more precise radiation method (adaptive radiotherapy) for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot have surgery or choose not to. The goal is to see if this technique reduces bowel side effects like diarrhea compared to standard radiation. A…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 620 people with cancer, including lung cancer, at different times during their treatment. Researchers will look for tiny bits of tumor DNA and other markers in the blood to see if they can predict how well treatments like immunotherapy w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Can MRI scans spare rectal cancer patients from unnecessary surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a method using advanced MRI scans to predict whether rectal cancer has been completely eliminated after chemoradiation. About 115 patients will be enrolled to test the accuracy of this MRI-based prediction. If it works, some patients might safely avoid …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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HPV-Positive pelvic cancer: study probes hidden toll on sex life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 42 women with HPV-positive pelvic cancer (cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus) to understand how radiotherapy, with or without surgery, affects their sexual quality of life. Participants complete questionnaires about sexual function and emotional distress over time.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC