University Hospital, Brest

This study tested a drug called (R)-Roscovitine in adults with cystic fibrosis who also have a chronic lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The goal was to see if increasing doses of the drug were safe. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…

This study tested whether a special type of PET/CT scan, called PSMA PET/CT, can better detect if prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. The scan uses a radioactive tracer that sticks to prostate cancer cells, making them visible. The goal was to help do…

This study tested a smartphone app called "Bouge" to help women with non-metastatic breast cancer increase their daily physical activity while starting weekly Taxol chemotherapy. The goal was to see if using the app could boost step counts by 3,000 per day over 90 days, and impro…

This study looked at 91 premature babies to see if measuring heart rate and skin sweat can help detect pain as well as a standard behavioral scale. Researchers recorded these body signals during routine medical procedures. The goal was to find a more objective way to assess pain …

This study aimed to see how total hip replacement affects the way the pelvic bone moves during daily activities like sitting and standing. Researchers used a new ultrasound-based device to measure pelvic tilt before and after surgery in 15 adults with hip arthritis. The goal was …

This study aimed to understand how very young infants (under 6 months) with atopic dermatitis (eczema) show discomfort, since they cannot scratch like older babies. Researchers filmed 48 infants to identify specific behaviors linked to itching and skin irritation. The goal was to…

This study aimed to create a library of samples and information from 250 people with unexplained infertility or low ovarian reserve (under age 35). Researchers planned to use this library to find new biomarkers that could predict who will get pregnant after IVF. The study was ter…

This study aimed to see how eye pressure changes before and after cataract surgery in people with exfoliative glaucoma, a condition where protein deposits block fluid drainage. Researchers used a special contact lens to measure eye volume changes over 24 hours. Only 6 people took…

This study aimed to find out how common non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are in people with cystic fibrosis in France. Researchers collected sputum samples and blood from 848 patients to compare culture tests with a newer serology (antibody) test. The goal was to bet…