University Hospital, Brest
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Brest, explained in plain language.
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New hope for PAH patients: study tests Drug's power to heal lung and heart damage
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a new drug called sotatercept can help control the progression of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung and heart condition. Researchers will use advanced imaging scans to see if the drug reduces harmful tissue changes in the lungs' blood …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New program aims to help prisoners with ADHD and addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new support program for adults in the justice system who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. The program involves five workshops designed to improve care coordination and quality of life. Researchers will measure how well participants accept the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New pill could free patients from Long-Term steroid use for painful muscle condition
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if adding a pill called baricitinib to standard steroid treatment helps people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) better control their disease and use steroids for a shorter time. It will involve 140 adults in France who have newly diagnosed or treatment-resi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New scan could make lung cancer radiation safer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a special PET/CT scan to map healthy lung function can help doctors better target radiation for lung cancer. Researchers will compare personalized radiation plans based on these scans to standard plans in 418 patients. The goal is to reduce lung dam…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Could severe bleeding after childbirth reveal hidden blood disorders?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if women who experienced severe bleeding after vaginal delivery might have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Researchers will test 150 women who had significant blood loss during childbirth in the past year. The goal is to see if systematic screening c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New scan aims to solve Post-Radiation puzzle: cancer or just inflammation?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new, detailed type of PET scan to see if it can better tell whether tissue changes after radiation treatment for head and neck cancer are leftover cancer or just harmless inflammation. It will involve 180 adults who have finished their radiation treatment.…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can simple breathing exercises ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a special breathing and exercise program can improve the quality of life for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The program is for patients who are already receiving ongoing immunotherapy and chemotherapy to control their cancer. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 04, 2026 05:19 UTC
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Chill out for a less painful poke: study tests cold for blood draw pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if applying a cold pack to the wrist can reduce the pain people feel during a specific type of blood draw from an artery. It will involve 258 adults with lung diseases who need this test. Researchers will compare the pain levels of people who get the cold th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can your brain relearn your knee? study tracks recovery after ACL surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how people regain their sense of body position and balance after knee ligament reconstruction surgery. Researchers will follow 34 patients for 9 months after their ACL surgery, measuring their balance and confidence in returning to sports. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists probe mysteries of rare arthritis to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand the causes of rare and emerging types of inflammatory arthritis, including those linked to cancer immunotherapies. Researchers will compare tissue samples from 100 people with rare arthritis to samples from people with more common forms like rheumato…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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What do ICU patients really want? new study asks them directly
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what matters most to patients facing life-threatening conditions in intensive care units. Researchers will compare the priorities of 100 patients, their designated family members, and their healthcare providers. The goal is to see if everyone involve…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could your emotional skills affect your jaw pain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand if a person's emotional intelligence is linked to chronic jaw pain. Researchers will compare 88 people with painful jaw disorders to a group without chronic pain. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their emotions, anxiety, and coping ski…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Mapping the hidden highways of the Brain's blood flow
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand how the veins that drain blood from the brain and upper neck change after surgery in that area. Researchers will observe 30 adult patients undergoing specific brain or spine surgeries. By comparing detailed MRI scans taken before and after the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:27 UTC