Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle

This study is for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It tests a two-step chemotherapy plan (first Gemcitabine/Nab-paclitaxel, then FOLFIRINOX) followed by precise MRI-guided radiation. The goal is to stop the cancer from growing and …

This study is for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see if using MRI scans early after chemotherapy can help doctors choose the best next step: surgery right away or more chemo with radiation before surgery. The goal is to improve cancer control and reduce si…

This study is for people with a type of intestinal cancer (neuroendocrine tumor) that has started growing again after initial treatment with Lutathera. It compares giving two more doses of Lutathera every two months versus simply watching and waiting. The goal is to see if the ex…

This study tests a personalized approach to breast radiotherapy, adjusting treatment based on each patient's risk of cancer returning and their risk of side effects. The goal is to reduce long-term damage like fibrosis or radiation-induced sarcoma while still controlling the canc…

This study tests whether giving two different chemotherapy regimens one after the other (first Gembrax, then Folfirinox) helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer without their disease getting worse, compared to using Folfirinox alone. About 162 adults aged 18 to…

This study tests a simple breathing technique called cardiac coherence to help reduce anxiety in people awaiting surgery for peritoneal cancer. About 60 participants will practice guided breathing sessions daily before their operation. The goal is to see if this easy, drug-free m…

This study looks at how a single, strong dose of radiation to lung tumors affects patients' daily lives and symptoms. About 190 adults with early-stage lung cancer or a few lung metastases that cannot be surgically removed will fill out quality-of-life questionnaires before treat…

This study tests a remote cognitive rehabilitation program for people with slow-growing brain tumors (grade 2 or 3 glioma). Participants will use a digital program with human support to improve memory, attention, and thinking skills. The goal is to ease cognitive symptoms and imp…

This study looks at whether offering personalized sexual health support early on (proactive) is better than waiting for patients to ask for it. About 264 breast cancer patients who finished standard treatment within the last 3 months will take part. The goal is to see which appro…

This study tests whether shining a special laser light on painful areas can help cancer survivors who have nerve pain from chemotherapy. About 70 people will receive either real laser treatment or a fake (placebo) treatment to see if the laser reduces pain. The goal is to find a …

This study tests a new type of radiation therapy that adapts to changes in the body during treatment, aiming to reduce side effects like skin burns and scarring. It includes 500 women with high-risk breast cancer who have already had surgery. The goal is to see if this adaptive a…

This study aims to describe sexual quality of life in 25 women with breast cancer who receive photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) for genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which includes vaginal dryness and pain during sex. Participants are women aged 18 and older with br…

This study tests a program that combines physical therapy, yoga, and patient education to reduce joint and muscle pain caused by hormone therapy in breast cancer patients. About 108 women with non-metastatic breast cancer and moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests whether a negative pressure wound therapy (a special vacuum dressing) can reduce complications like infection, wound reopening, and slow healing after complex breast cancer surgery with immediate reconstruction. About 254 women at higher risk for scarring problem…

This study explores whether adding music therapy to standard smoking cessation support helps cancer patients quit or reduce smoking. Participants work with a music therapist to create a personalized soundtrack to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. The study involves 26 adul…

This study looks at what motivates people aged 70 and older with cancer to be physically active and eat well. Researchers will first group participants based on their motivation patterns, then use that information to design a personalized program to help them improve their activi…

This study looks at whether a special blood test (NovaGray RILA Breast®) can predict serious side effects from radiotherapy in women who have had a mastectomy with immediate breast implant reconstruction. About 250 adults with breast cancer will take the test before starting ches…

This study looks at whether preserving the left colic artery during surgery for colon, rectal, or ovarian cancer helps keep the remaining colon well-supplied with blood. About 50 adults scheduled for surgery will have their colon's blood flow measured with and without the artery …

This study is creating a large database of medical information and blood samples from 350 adults receiving metabolic radiotherapy for thyroid cancer, prostate cancer, or neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to provide researchers with valuable data to better understand these treatm…

This study looks at whether women with early-stage breast cancer can stick to a special diet (ketogenic or low-protein) for about 9 days before their surgery. The main goal is to see if the diet is doable, not to treat the cancer. Researchers will also check how the diet affects …