Poitiers University Hospital

This study compares two ways to monitor heart failure patients: using a special algorithm (HeartLogic) that sends alerts from an implanted device versus regular in-person checkups. About 578 adults with heart failure who recently got a compatible defibrillator will take part. The…

This study looks at whether using saliva (spit) samples can accurately diagnose respiratory viruses in children, instead of the standard but painful nasopharyngeal aspirate (a deep nose swab). The trial will involve 502 children under 2 years old with breathing problems. If saliv…

This study looks at whether skipping a routine urine culture before bladder tumor surgery is just as safe as doing one. The goal is to see if it leads to more post-surgery fevers or infections. About 2,600 adults scheduled for bladder tumor surgery will take part, and researchers…

This study tests whether taking short, 15-minute breaks guided by videos of yoga or square breathing can lower burnout in emergency department workers. About 75 nurses, paramedics, and doctors will try these breaks for 6 months. The goal is to see if these simple practices improv…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during leg artery surgery can lower pain and anxiety. About 90 adults with peripheral artery disease will either receive standard care or add VR during the procedure. The goal is to find a non-drug way to make the surgery m…

This study tests whether adding music therapy to nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum) helps healthcare professionals reduce their urge to smoke. About 80 smokers will be split into two groups: one gets standard nicotine therapy, the other gets music therapy too. The…

This study looks at whether environmental toxins, drugs, and workplace exposures play a role in pulmonary hypertension (PAH), a rare and serious lung condition. Researchers will compare 150 newly diagnosed patients with PAH to those with another form of the disease (CTEPH). They …

This study creates a large international registry to collect real-world data on spinal cord stimulation and other neuromodulation therapies for neuropathic pain. Researchers will track patient outcomes, device safety, and effectiveness across clinics in multiple countries. The go…

This study looks at people aged 75 and older who come to the emergency department in France. The goal is to find better ways to predict who will need to be admitted to the hospital. Researchers will test an existing tool (GAPS) and develop a new one (PROFACTHOS) using data from n…

This study aims to confirm whether everyday chemicals called endocrine disruptors are linked to breast cancer. Researchers will measure these chemicals in urine, hair, and breast fat tissue from 42 women scheduled for breast lesion removal. They will also look for biological mark…

This study looks at how the amount of abemaciclib in the blood is linked to severe diarrhea in people with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. About 235 women with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer will have their blood levels measured during treatment. The goal is to cre…

This study looks at how brief periods of low oxygen (intermittent hypoxia) affect a measure called 'loop gain,' which reflects how your body controls breathing. Researchers want to know if these oxygen dips can make breathing control less stable, which may help explain sleep apne…