University Hospital, Lille
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Lille, explained in plain language.
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Soft light strips aim to make jaundice treatment safer and more comfortable for babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new light therapy device called BUBOLight® for treating jaundice in newborns. The device uses soft, removable light strips instead of traditional overhead lamps. Researchers will check if it's safe and comfortable for 10 babies during a single 4-hour sessi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New strategy aims to stop skin cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a difficult-to-treat, advanced form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma. It tests if adding a short course of radiotherapy (radiation treatment) right after patients have successfully cleared their cancer with special drugs can help keep the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Surgery breakthrough could free patients from diabetes medications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two versions of gastric bypass surgery to see which works better for putting type 2 diabetes into remission in severely obese patients. Researchers will randomly assign 396 participants to receive either a 'long alimentary limb' or 'long biliary limb' version …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Blood-Cleansing treatment trial offers hope for rare, painful skin disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood-filtering procedure called rheopheresis can help heal painful skin ulcers caused by calciphylaxis in people on dialysis. About 138 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the real treatment or a sham procedure, in addition to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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3D imaging could improve Artery-Opening procedures for walking pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using 3D imaging during artery-opening procedures leads to better long-term results for people with blocked leg arteries. Researchers will compare standard 2D imaging against 3D imaging in 166 adults with significant leg artery blockages causing pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Parkinson's patients in long-term treatment study face gradual withdrawal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows Parkinson's patients who have been receiving an experimental brain treatment for several years. Researchers want to monitor the safety of long-term use and carefully manage stopping the treatment by gradually reducing doses. The goal is to avoid sudden withdraw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New approach for large painful ovarian cysts aims to protect fertility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether draining large ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis, combined with hormone therapy, can reduce cyst recurrence and protect ovarian function. Researchers will follow 62 women of childbearing age with cysts measuring 6 cm or larger. The goal is to fin…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy tested for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a personalized cell therapy called CD19 CAR-T for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, genetically modifyin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New inhaler tested for COPD breathing improvement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing how an inhaled medication called BGF 160 affects breathing patterns in people with stable COPD. Researchers will measure changes in how patients breathe and their lung function after using the medication. The study involves 35 participants aged 40-75 with mo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Gut bacteria joins fight against stubborn lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a specific gut bacteria supplement (EXL01) to an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) can help control advanced lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. It will involve about 21 patients who have already tried and progressed o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Radiation blast before surgery: new hope to stop liver Cancer's return?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new two-step approach for a common type of liver cancer. First, patients receive a short, intense course of focused radiation. Then, they have surgery to remove the tumor. The main goal is to see if this combined approach is safe and doesn't cause delays o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Smart scale trial aims to stop weight regain after obesity surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new follow-up plan for people who had weight-loss surgery. Instead of standard yearly check-ups, patients will use a connected scale at home to track their weight. Their care team will then schedule appointments based on this data, aiming to help them keep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe facial growths: drug trial aims to shrink tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called rapamycin can shrink severe lymphatic growths in the face and neck of children. It involves 28 young patients taking the oral medication for six months. Doctors will use MRI scans to see if the growths shrink by at least 20% and will also ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Decade-Long study probes hidden dangers of weight loss surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows people for 10 years after they had a specific type of weight loss surgery called omega gastric bypass. Researchers want to see if one version of the surgery (with a 150cm loop) is safer than another (with a 200cm loop) over the long term. They are looking at se…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Surgery before IVF: does it boost pregnancy chances for endometriosis patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if having complete surgery to remove colorectal endometriosis before starting IVF treatment leads to better pregnancy rates compared to starting IVF treatment alone. It will involve 120 women with this specific type of endometriosis who are struggling …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Radical new surgery aims to beat pancreatic Cancer's deadly complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a two-part surgery for certain pancreatic cancers. First, surgeons completely remove the pancreas to eliminate a dangerous complication called a fistula. Then, they transplant the patient's own insulin-producing cells into the liver to try to prevent severe …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: new study tests workouts to protect Diabetics' blood vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a regular exercise program can improve the health of blood vessels in adults with type 1 diabetes. It aims to see if exercise can help prevent future heart and circulation problems before they start. The research will measure how well blood vessels e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for elderly myeloma patients: testing powerful drug duos
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and effectiveness of two different drug combinations for older adults newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. It is for patients aged 65 and older who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if these combinat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Light therapy plus immunotherapy: new hope for Tough-to-Treat mesothelioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether a two-part treatment is safe and feasible for people with advanced, inoperable mesothelioma that has worsened after standard chemotherapy. First, doctors use a special light therapy during a minimally invasive chest surgery to target canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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Race to spot deadly fungus before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a new blood test to diagnose mucormycosis, a dangerous fungal infection that is difficult to detect and has a high death rate. Researchers will test the new method on 100 people, including patients with the infection and similar high-risk patients witho…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Could a simple scan reveal hidden clues about endometriosis pain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve the diagnosis of endometriosis by using a special type of MRI scan that measures how much pelvic organs move when a woman pushes. Researchers will scan 52 women with suspected endometriosis to see if reduced organ mobility is linked to common symptoms l…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New salt quiz aims to pinpoint hidden sodium in hospital diets
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new questionnaire designed to quickly and accurately measure how much salt patients with high blood pressure or kidney disease are eating. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results against a 24-hour urine test, which is the gold standard for measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: can a computer help solve medical mysteries?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors diagnose kidney diseases more accurately and confidently. 100 medical students and doctors will solve 10 online kidney case studies each, with half getting AI suggestions and half working alone. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot colon cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring two proteins in blood (TFPI-1 and TFPI-2) can help identify colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare blood samples from 303 adults aged 50-75 who are already scheduled for colonoscopy. The goal is to see if these blood markers can accura…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Doctors test 5-Minute check for senior frailty risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a short questionnaire that family doctors can use to spot early signs of frailty in independent seniors over 65. Researchers want to see if this quick office test works as well as a much longer, specialized geriatric evaluation. The goal is to help doctors i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Doctors test safer way to breathe for kids under anesthesia
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, gentle technique to prevent air from entering children's stomachs while they are under anesthesia and breathing through a mask. Researchers will apply light pressure to the side of the neck in 72 children aged 2-10 during elective surgery. They will u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Invisible guardian: new tech aims to stop elderly falls before they happen
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-contact sensor system called KASPARD to see if it can help prevent falls in nursing home residents. It will involve 40 elderly residents who are at high risk of falling. The system uses remote sensors to monitor nighttime activity and aims to alert sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Good germs vs. gum trouble: can a probiotic lozenge protect Braces-Wearers?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a daily probiotic lozenge can help prevent red, swollen gums in teenagers who wear braces. Braces make brushing difficult and can lead to gum inflammation. Researchers will compare the probiotic against a placebo to see if it reduces gum bleeding and chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Scarless thyroid surgery trial aims to hide the evidence
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is comparing two ways to perform thyroid surgery. The new method (TOETVA) goes through the mouth to avoid a visible neck scar, while the standard method uses a neck incision. Researchers want to see if the scarless method is as safe and leads to better quality of life …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Zap the ankle, help the bladder: new hope for MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation device placed on the ankle can help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) empty their bladders more completely. It aims to see if this daily, at-home treatment can improve bladder function and potentially allow some part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:11 UTC
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A gentler way to wake up? new technique aims to ease breathing after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if providing gentle breathing support while removing the breathing tube after abdominal surgery helps patients maintain better oxygen levels. It will compare the standard method to two new techniques that use slight air pressure. The goal is to reduce episod…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New tool aims to give Parkinson's patients a better voice with their doctors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new communication aid called PARKINSUN, designed to help people with Parkinson's disease have better conversations with their doctors. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either use the tool or not during their regular check-ups over seven …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Weight loss Surgery's hidden impact on bones revealed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how weight loss surgery affects bone health in postmenopausal women. Researchers will compare two different surgical methods (RYGB and SG) and examine how diabetes status influences bone changes. The study will measure bone marrow fat and explore fac…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists hunt early warning signs for Diabetes-Related heart and brain problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people with type 2 diabetes develop heart failure or memory problems while others do not. Researchers will follow 600 adults with type 2 diabetes over time, measuring their heart function, brain health, and blood markers. The goal is to iden…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Researchers investigate how often eczema strikes the eyelids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often adult atopic dermatitis (eczema) affects the eyelids, a common but poorly understood problem. Researchers will observe 550 adult patients in France to measure the frequency, describe the symptoms, and identify factors linked to eyelid involve…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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New device monitors Baby's stress during C-Section anesthesia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how spinal anesthesia affects a baby's nervous system during planned C-sections. Researchers will use a special device to continuously track the baby's heart rate and calculate a 'Fetal Stress Index' while also monitoring the mother's blood pressure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Doctors probe hidden link between swollen bellies and lung risk in ICU
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if high pressure inside the belly is linked to more fluid from the stomach getting into the lungs of critically ill patients with liver cirrhosis who are on breathing machines. Researchers will monitor belly pressure and test fluid from patients' bre…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists launch national hunt for clues to mysterious blood disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about chronic hypereosinophilia, a condition where people have persistently high levels of a specific type of white blood cell. Researchers will observe 600 patients of all ages to map out how the disease affects different organs, how it progresses o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists hunt blood clues to prevent strokes after common heart procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find blood markers that can predict which elderly patients are at higher risk of having a stroke or cognitive decline after a TAVR procedure, a common minimally invasive heart valve replacement. Researchers will enroll 542 patients over age 70 and analyze their…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden hormone link in obesity surgery success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why weight-loss surgery is so effective by examining the relationship between two key body chemicals: cortisol (a stress hormone) and bile acids (digestive chemicals). Researchers will measure these chemicals in 30 obese women before and after they u…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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The hidden stress of watching and waiting: how prostate cancer surveillance affects families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how much anxiety affects prostate cancer patients who are on active surveillance (watching the cancer instead of immediate treatment) and their life partners. Researchers will survey 432 patient-partner pairs to measure their stress levels and identi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Does timing of a Baby's rare birth defect diagnosis impact Parents' trauma?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the timing of a serious birth defect diagnosis affects parents' stress and trauma. Researchers will survey 240 mothers and fathers of children who had surgery for esophageal atresia. They will compare stress levels between parents who learned the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Scientists track seniors for a year to crack the code on why they fall
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out what factors best predict the risk of falling in older adults who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition involving early memory changes. Researchers will follow 417 participants in France for one year, collecting detailed information on thei…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Hair scan may reveal hidden organ damage in scleroderma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a simple, non-invasive hair and scalp examination called trichoscopy can help predict which scleroderma patients might develop serious organ complications. Researchers will compare scalp images from 200 scleroderma patients with those from healthy …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists peek into Babies' brains to see if hearing aids work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a special, safe brain scan can show how a child's brain responds to sound when they wear hearing aids. Researchers will compare brain activity in 40 infants and toddlers, some with normal hearing and some with hearing loss who use hearing aids. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists probe mysterious Post-Meal danger in newborns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some babies born with esophageal atresia develop dumping syndrome—a condition causing dangerous blood sugar drops after meals. Researchers will monitor 15 infants' heart rates, blood sugar levels, and stomach emptying patterns to uncover the unde…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Can your metabolism predict when your period returns after chemo?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some young women regain their menstrual cycles quickly after breast cancer chemotherapy while others don't. Researchers will follow 50 women aged 25-35 to see if factors like body weight, metabolism, physical activity, and sleep patterns affect o…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Major study tracks 1,000 seniors after falls to predict future crises
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what happens to elderly people after they are assessed for a fall. Researchers will follow 1,000 patients from 12 French hospitals for one year, linking their clinic visit data with national health records. The main goal is to identify which factors …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists hunt clues in dangerous drug reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people develop severe allergic reactions to medications, known as DRESS syndrome. Researchers will examine blood and skin samples from 80 participants with different types of drug reactions to learn how specific immune cells contribute to or…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists track rare birth defect into teen years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the long-term health of teenagers born with esophageal atresia, a rare birth defect where the esophagus doesn't form properly. Researchers will follow 300 French adolescents aged 13-14 to track their digestive health, quality of life, and collect bio…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Does childhood Crohn's or colitis derail adult careers? major study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how having Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis as a child affects a person's job prospects and education level as an adult. Researchers will survey 460 adults who were diagnosed as children and compare their career and education outcomes to the gen…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Could a common food toxin be triggering Crohn's disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a toxin called deoxynivalenol (DON), found in some grains, could be an environmental risk factor for developing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's. Researchers will compare samples from 100 people undergoing intestinal surgery—some wit…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Scientists track 1000 patients to unlock secrets of lasting weight loss after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why weight loss surgery works well for some people long-term but not for others. Researchers will follow 1,000 patients for at least five years after their surgery to track their weight loss and health. The goal is to learn which surgical procedures …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic clues to diabetes and obesity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a person's weight and blood sugar levels affect gene activity in their body tissues. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 20,000 people undergoing abdominal surgery to see how genes are expressed differently in those with obesity, diabete…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists probe Skin's secrets in search for scleroderma answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the complex biology of systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and organ scarring. Researchers will analyze skin and blood samples from 40 adult patients to map the different types of cells involved and how they inte…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Scientists probe why common catatonia drug fails for some
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why a standard drug for catatonia, a severe movement disorder, works for most people but not all. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and look at genetic factors in 100 adult patients to see if these can predict who will respond to trea…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC