University Hospital, Brest

This pilot study tests whether an active smartwatch that gives real-time feedback, combined with regular nurse coaching, can help people who had a minor stroke or TIA walk more each day. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either an active smartwatch or a passive one …

This study compares a semi-intensive therapy program (8 hours per week at a center plus online parent training) to the standard intensive program (15 hours per week) for young children with autism. The goal is to see if the remote approach works just as well for improving develop…

This study looks at whether virtual reality (VR) can be used to help improve thinking and planning skills in people aged 70 and older who have depression. About 40 participants will try VR exercises that mimic real-life situations. The main goal is to see if seniors find VR accep…

This study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.

This study tests a sublingual oil containing a balanced mix of THC and CBD for people with severe chronic itching that hasn't responded to other treatments. About 218 adults will receive either the active oil or a placebo for 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if the oil reduces it…

This study tests whether using a lung perfusion PET/CT scan to guide radiation planning can reduce lung injury compared to standard anatomical planning. About 418 adults with lung tumors receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) will be randomly assigned to one of the two p…

This study looks at how aerobic exercise influences pain processing in people with chronic jaw pain (TMD). Researchers will compare pain responses among three groups: patients with jaw pain, inactive healthy people, and healthy endurance athletes. The goal is to understand if exe…

This study will follow 400 people recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips. Researchers will track symptoms, treatments, and outcomes over 5 years to better understand the disease and improve diagnosis. Parti…

This study looks at patients who take aspirin and develop a subdural hematoma, a type of brain bleed. Researchers want to see if a blood test that measures platelet function can help doctors know when it's safe to perform surgery. The goal is to compare the time it takes for plat…

This study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …

This study looks at what patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) consider most important during their stay, and compares that with what their family members and healthcare team think. Researchers will enroll 100 adults expected to stay in the ICU for more than 72 hours, along w…

This study tests a new program for adults in prison who have both ADHD and substance use disorder. The program includes workshops to improve care and support. Researchers will check if the program is acceptable and if it improves quality of life.

This study tests four different amounts of water (from 250 ml to 1000 ml) to see which gives the best bladder filling for a pelvic ultrasound while keeping women comfortable. Twenty adult women who have never given birth will try each amount on separate days. The goal is to find …

This pilot study will use special PET/CT scans to see how the experimental drug sotatercept affects blood vessel remodeling in the lungs and heart of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 15 adults with PAH will receive sotatercept and have imaging at the start…

This study looks at whether using a 3D-printed copy of a patient's brain aneurysm can help doctors plan treatment and avoid problems. About 40 adults with unruptured aneurysms will have their aneurysm printed from scans, then doctors will practice the procedure on the model befor…

This study watches how the brain re-learns to sense body position (proprioception) after ACL knee reconstruction. About 34 athletes aged 15-40 will be tested before surgery and at 3 and 9 months after. The goal is to see if patients improve their ability to adjust to changing bal…

This study compares two methods of accessing the brachial artery in the arm for treating blocked leg arteries. About 246 adults will be randomly assigned to either a needle puncture or a small cut in the skin. The goal is to see which method causes fewer complications at the acce…

This study aims to find out if some women who had severe bleeding after a vaginal delivery have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Researchers will test blood samples from 150 women who lost at least 1000 mL of blood during or after birth in the past year. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how the veins in the head and neck change after certain brain or spine surgeries. Researchers want to understand the body's backup drainage pathways, which may help doctors better prepare for surgery, reduce bleeding, and explain post-surgery headaches. About …