University Hospital, Clermont-ferrand

This study tests whether a specific type of exercise, called eccentric exercise, can help people recover muscle strength and walking ability after a severe COVID-19 infection. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will be randomly assigned to either eccentric or standard concentric exerci…

This trial compares two surgical techniques for treating pilon fractures—a serious type of ankle fracture. One method uses a minimally invasive approach with a plate, while the other uses traditional open reduction and internal fixation. The study will measure how quickly the wou…

This study tests whether a new tool, the VISIODOL® scale, can help people with visual impairment communicate pain. Researchers will compare pain ratings from this scale with those from a standard numerical scale during heat-induced pain. The study includes healthy volunteers with…

This study tests whether a 10-minute video of a sleeping child, recorded by parents on a smartphone, can help identify obstructive sleep apnea. The video analysis will be compared with standard sleep monitoring and a clinical questionnaire in children aged 3 to 10 who snore. If t…

This trial tests whether giving older adults a high dose of vitamin D before their flu shot can strengthen their immune response. Participants are 65 or older with low vitamin D levels. The study measures changes in infection-fighting proteins and antibody levels after vaccinatio…

This study tested whether sophrology and neurolinguistic programming (NLP) could help hospital workers feel less stressed and improve their well-being. It included 103 staff members who reported high stress levels. The intervention involved breathing exercises, visualization, and…

This study looked at whether using a virtual reality mask during IV insertion can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 11. The goal was to make the procedure easier for kids, parents, and nurses. The study was stopped early, but it involved 34 children at a hospital day …

This study tested if tecar therapy (a type of electrical heat treatment) could reduce pain from cesarean section scars. About 19 women with painful scars received either real tecar therapy or a fake (sham) treatment over 3 weeks, in addition to standard scar massage. The goal was…

Researchers are studying adults who spend more than a day in intensive care to understand how acute kidney injury affects kidney health months later. The study tracks the occurrence and duration of kidney injury episodes during the ICU stay and measures kidney function at 3 and 1…

This study investigates how the location of fat tissue in the body—under the skin versus around the organs—affects the function of mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells. Researchers will collect small samples of fat tissue from patients undergoing certain abdominal su…

This study tests whether a French version of the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire (LFPQ) accurately measures food reward—the psychological drive to eat certain foods. Researchers will ask lean and obese adults to complete the questionnaire before and after a meal, repeating th…

This study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…

This study aimed to compare the gut bacteria of children newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease with those of their healthy siblings. Researchers wanted to see if differences in gut microbes and diet could explain why so…

This study looked at whether caregivers' negative beliefs about antipsychotic medications make it harder for people with schizophrenia to stick to their treatment. About 50 patients and their main caregivers answered questionnaires about medication beliefs and adherence. The goal…