University Hospital, Angers
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Angers, explained in plain language.
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Could vitamin B3 help save sight in rare optic nerve disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether nicotinamide (vitamin B3) is safe and helpful for people with dominant optic atrophy (DOA), a genetic condition that slowly damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Researchers will give the vitamin to 25 adults with DOA and monitor for side effect…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can athletes' hearts recover safely after myocarditis? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 50 athletes who had acute myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) to see how often they develop dangerous heart rhythms. Participants wear a portable ECG monitor and do a treadmill stress test at 3 months and 1 year after diagnosis. The goal is to understand re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Charcoal experiment to reverse blood thinners halted before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if taking activated charcoal could help clear certain blood thinners (rivaroxaban, apixaban) faster in patients needing an urgent procedure. It planned to enroll 140 adults and measure how quickly the drug left their blood. However, the trial was wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Preemie Parents' mental health under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks the mental health of parents whose babies were born early (before 34 weeks or weighing 1.5 kg or less). Researchers will use questionnaires to measure depression, anxiety, and stress in parents. The goal is to understand how parents' feelings might affect their …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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VR meditation study for ALS patients withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to see if mindfulness meditation using virtual reality could help people with ALS feel better emotionally and improve their quality of life. It was designed for adults with ALS who speak French. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:46 UTC