University Hospital, Angers

This study tested whether brushing teeth is safe for patients with prolonged aplasia (low blood cell counts) after intensive chemotherapy. Currently, many hospitals only allow mouthwash to avoid bleeding and infection. The trial compared brushing with an extra-soft toothbrush plu…

This study tested whether a medicine called milrinone, given through a vein, can help people recover better from a serious type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage. After this stroke, many patients develop dangerous spasms in brain arteries that can cause further brain damag…

This study tested a new way to decide if someone with a suspected blood clot in the lung needs a scan. The 4PEPS score uses 12 simple factors and a blood test to classify risk into four levels. Over 3,000 patients in 20 emergency departments took part. The goal was to see if usin…

This study looked at whether adding immersive virtual reality (VR) to standard rehab helps people with long-term arm pain (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) use their arm better. 13 adults took part, using VR during occupational therapy sessions. The goal was to see if VR could imp…

This study tested whether a fencing-based exercise program is practical for adults with leukemia or lymphoma who are receiving intensive treatment in a hospital. The goal was to reduce physical decline caused by long bed rest. Eighty patients were invited to take part, and resear…

This study tested whether chewing gum after abdominal surgery can help the bowels start working again sooner. 128 adults who had bowel surgery and developed a slow gut (postoperative ileus) were asked to chew gum. The goal was to see if the chewing action, which stimulates a key …

This completed study looked at whether children with ADHD are more likely to create false memories. Researchers used a word-list task called the DRM test, where children heard lists of related words and later tried to recall them. The study included 28 children with ADHD aged 8 t…

This study tested a new ultrasound technique to measure blood flow inside the shin bone of 30 healthy men. Researchers used simple exercises and pressure cuffs to see how bone blood vessels react. The goal is to develop a tool that could one day help monitor bone health in astron…

This study looked at whether a home visit by an environmental counselor can improve the quality of life for children with asthma or allergic rhinitis. Researchers checked the children's health at the start and again six months after the visit using standard questionnaires. The st…

This study looks at how patients who had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in 2016 are doing five years later. Researchers asked 53 patients to fill out quality-of-life questionnaires about their arm, shoulder, and hand function. The goal is to see if the surgery helped in the…

This study looked at 227 women who had an anal sphincter injury during childbirth to find out how many later develop anal incontinence (leaking stool or gas) and what factors increase that risk. The goal was to better understand a problem that often goes unreported. No new treatm…

This study looked at 80 adults with septic shock to see if raising blood pressure from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg improves kidney function. Researchers used ultrasound to measure kidney blood flow and tracked changes in kidney injury stages. The goal was to find out if a higher blood pre…

This study looked at a new way to set breathing machines for people with severe lung injury (ARDS). The method uses pressure measurements inside the lungs to adjust settings. Nine adults took part to see if the approach is safe and works well. The goal was to learn more, not to c…

This study aimed to find specific immune and metabolic signs in the blood of people with Long COVID. Researchers compared blood samples from 62 adults who had COVID-19 at least 12 weeks earlier, some with ongoing symptoms and some without. The goal was to better understand what c…

This study followed 204 adults who had chest surgery to see how their pain in the weeks after surgery affected their recovery. Researchers tracked pain levels and nerve-related pain to find links with how well patients healed. The goal was to identify risk factors for incomplete …

This study looks at how living in extreme isolation for a year affects the immune system. Nine healthy volunteers will spend from November 2025 to November 2026 on the remote Kerguelen Islands. Before they leave, researchers collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, and hair samples t…

This study tested whether the ACCUVEIN, a device that projects veins onto the skin, can detect changes in vein size caused by the nervous system. Researchers had 12 healthy adults lie on a tilt table and slowly move from lying flat to standing upright. They used the device to see…

This study looked at 1005 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to find better ways to check liver damage without using a needle biopsy. Researchers tested blood tests and special ultrasound devices to see how well they can spot serious liver scarring. The goal is…