University Hospital, Brest
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Brest, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo may cut steroid use in painful muscle disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding baricitinib (a JAK inhibitor pill) to standard steroid treatment helps people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) use less steroids while keeping the disease under control. About 140 adults with active PMR will receive either baricitinib (2 mg or 4 m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC
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New Scan-Guided radiation aims to spare healthy lung tissue
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a lung perfusion PET/CT scan to guide radiation therapy can lower the risk of lung injury compared to standard planning. About 418 adults with lung tumors will receive stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) either with standard anatomical planning or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Can exercise ease jaw pain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how aerobic exercise changes the way the body processes pain in people with chronic jaw pain (TMD). Researchers will compare pain responses among three groups: people with jaw pain, healthy inactive individuals, and healthy athletes. The goal is to understand …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New program aims to help inmates with ADHD and addiction
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new program for adults in prison who have both ADHD and substance use disorder. The program includes workshops and team coordination to improve care and quality of life. Researchers will check if the program is acceptable and helpful for participants.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Hidden vein networks revealed after skull surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the veins in the head and neck change after surgery on the back of the skull or upper spine. Researchers want to see if there are extra drainage pathways that become more important after surgery. The goal is to better understand these changes to improve pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Could severe Post-Birth bleeding signal an undiagnosed bleeding disorder?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if women who had severe bleeding (≥1000 mL) after a vaginal delivery in the past year have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Researchers will test blood samples and check bleeding symptoms in 150 women. The goal is to better understand hidden causes of…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Knee surgery recovery: brain's balance skills tracked in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people regain their sense of body position (proprioception) after ACL knee reconstruction. Researchers will test 34 athletes before surgery and again at 3 and 9 months after. The goal is to see if the brain's ability to reweight sensory information improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC