Poitiers University Hospital

This study looks at whether a heart procedure called catheter ablation can slow or improve memory loss in people with mild cognitive impairment and persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). About 120 adults aged 60-80 will be randomly assigned to either medication …

This study tests whether warming patients before, during, and after surgery can prevent hypothermia (low body temperature) better than warming only during surgery. Half of patients currently arrive in the recovery room with hypothermia, which raises risks of bleeding, infection, …

This study looks at two ways to help ICU patients who struggle to breathe after their breathing tube is taken out. About 670 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a non-invasive ventilator mask alternating with high-flow nasal oxygen, or high-flow nasal oxygen alone.…

This study looks at whether a simple stool test can accurately detect Helicobacter pylori infection in children, instead of the usual method of taking stomach biopsies during an endoscopy. About 188 children aged 16 or younger who need a gastroscopy will provide a stool sample fo…

This study looks at whether a 7 Tesla MRI, a very powerful scanner, can find tiny brain injuries in people who still have symptoms like headaches or dizziness a week after a mild concussion. About 100 adults with mild head trauma will get this special MRI. The goal is to see if i…

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can analyze MRI scans to determine the grade of a brain tumor called glioma, potentially replacing the need for a surgical biopsy. Researchers will compare the AI's results with traditional tissue samples from 500 adult patients…

This study tests whether smartphone usage patterns can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease and memory problems. Researchers will track how 90 people with different levels of memory loss use their phones for three months. The goal is to see if phone data can serve as a simple, non-i…

This early-phase study aims to develop a new blood test that detects cancer by measuring specific enzyme activity in plasma. Researchers will compare enzyme levels in 120 patients with localized breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer against 100 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether using ultrasound or infrared light helps place IV lines on the first try in people with difficult veins. About 249 adults getting a CT scan will be randomly assigned to one of three methods: standard technique, ultrasound-guided, or infrared illumination.…

This study tests if a less invasive freezing technique (cryoneurotomy) works as well as surgery to reduce foot stiffness in people who have had a stroke. About 114 adults with chronic foot spasticity will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if th…

This study is testing a new type of spinal cord stimulation to help people with long-lasting nerve pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. The device uses special waveforms to block pain signals with low energy and low risk. Seventeen adults will try the treatment a…

This study tests whether adding music therapy to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) helps reduce tobacco cravings in student smokers aged 18 to 25. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NRT alone or NRT plus a digital music therapy tool. The goal is to see …

This study compares two ways to give oxygen during throat endoscopy (a scope to check the throat and voice box). The standard method uses a tube through the nose, which can cause bleeding or block the surgeon's view. The new method uses high-flow oxygen through a different device…

This study is testing whether adding social well-being workshops to standard obesity care can reduce the negative effects of weight stigma. About 210 adults with obesity will either join these workshops plus exercise classes for 12 months or receive usual care. Researchers will m…

This study tests whether a 4-week video education program can reduce urinary incontinence symptoms in women before they begin pelvic floor rehabilitation. About 144 women will either watch the videos or receive a paper handout with similar information. Researchers will compare sy…

This pilot study is testing whether adding music therapy to standard care can reduce irritability and impulsivity in 15 people with early-stage Huntington's disease. Participants will use a digital music tool over 3 months, and researchers will track changes in mood and behavior.…

This study tests a technique called Osteo-Fluidic-Sensitive (OFS) for people who get frequent tension headaches (2–14 days per month). Researchers want to see if OFS reduces the number of headache days compared to a fake version of the treatment. The study involves 30 adults aged…

This study uses powerful MRI scans to find early signs of disability progression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will track 50 participants over two years, using special imaging techniques to measure brain changes that may predict worsening. The goal is to ide…

This study looks at a phenomenon called 'avalanche' in the lungs of people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are on breathing machines. Researchers want to see how small airways open unevenly during inflation, which might cause lung damage. By studying 50 adults…

This study looks at people who had a heart attack and also experienced a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular arrhythmia) while still in the hospital. Researchers want to learn more about what happens to these patients after they leave the hospital, including their risk of death. …

This study is collecting blood samples from 1,000 people with digestive, gynecologic, or breast cancer to study tiny bits of tumor DNA and particles called exosomes floating in the blood. Researchers want to see if these markers can help predict how the cancer will behave, whethe…

This study observes 60 adults with multiple myeloma who are about to receive CAR-T cell therapy. Researchers will measure a specific immune marker (TCF-1) in patients' blood before treatment and track how long the modified CAR-T cells survive afterward. The goal is to find clues …