Institut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale, France
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale, France, explained in plain language.
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Kaposi's sarcoma drug shows promise in small trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug everolimus in 11 people with classic or endemic Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare cancer linked to a virus. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors after 6 months. The study was stopped early, but early results suggest some patients may bene…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Zapping the brain to find words: a new hope for stroke survivors?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with naming therapy, could help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or finding words) after a stroke. The study included 5 adults who had a stroke within the past year. Researchers compared …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Lung disease study aims to uncover hidden patterns
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to describe the features of a rare lung disease called idiopathic interstitial pneumopathy in both children and adults. Researchers collected data from 1,600 participants, including medical history, lung function tests, and quality of life surveys. The goal was t…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Dyslexia study probes hidden link between movement and reading
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether children with dyslexia have trouble sensing their own body movements (proprioception). Researchers compared 56 French children aged 10-12, half with dyslexia and half without, by testing how well they could detect motion and position. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Phone app aims to better track rare muscle paralysis attacks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with periodic paralysis—a rare genetic condition causing sudden muscle weakness—track their episodes in real time. The goal was to see if using the app gives doctors more accurate information about attack frequency, durat…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:07 UTC