University Hospital, Bordeaux
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Bordeaux, explained in plain language.
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Double-Drug attack on rheumatoid arthritis shows promise in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether combining baricitinib with an anti-TNF drug (adalimumab or etanercept) works better than baricitinib alone for people with rheumatoid arthritis who haven't responded to prior treatments. The study involves 160 adults aged 18-65 with active disea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a common diabetes pill boost arthritis remission?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding metformin, a diabetes drug, to standard methotrexate therapy helps more people with rheumatoid arthritis achieve disease control. About 128 adults with active RA who have not recently taken methotrexate will receive either methotrexate plus metform…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control tough cancers in kids and adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (spartalizumab and low-dose pazopanib) in 80 children and adults whose solid tumors have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink or stabilize the cancer for at least 6 months. The pediatric part …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets aim to fix body image after Weight-Loss surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people who had bariatric surgery feel better about their body image. It includes 11 participants who are 18 to 30 months post-surgery and unhappy with their appearance. The approach uses VR sessions to address bod…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Health mediation may boost cancer screening for homeless and squatter communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether health mediation can help people living in informal housing (like streets, shanties, squats, or caravans) in France use healthcare services more, especially for cancer screening. Over 1,000 participants are involved, along with health mediators and soc…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 20:47 UTC
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New study tracks brain decline in progressive MS
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 66 people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and healthy volunteers for two years to understand how thinking and memory change over time. Participants take cognitive tests and undergo MRI scans to see how brain tissue damage relates to mental de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Lupus heart risk: new study seeks better prediction tools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults with lupus to see if certain immune markers can better predict who will develop heart disease. Participants give blood samples, have ultrasound scans of their neck arteries, and fill out diet and exercise questionnaires. The goal is to improve how d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Heart check for diabetics: worth it or waste?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether routine screening for heart disease is a good use of healthcare money for people with type 2 diabetes who are at very high risk but have no known heart problems. Researchers will analyze data from 90,000 patients in French health databases to compare c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of CMV in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for adults receiving a kidney, lung, liver, or heart transplant. It will collect blood and tissue samples to learn how the body responds to CMV, a common virus that can cause serious problems after transplant. The goal is to better understand the virus and improve f…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Doctors review past cases to find best therapy for Brain-Limited lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 46 adults with non-small-cell lung cancer that has spread only to the brain (fewer than 5 spots). Researchers want to see which treatment strategies worked best by tracking how long patients stayed free of cancer growth. The goal is to find a standard app…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:08 UTC