University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France, explained in plain language.
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Could a diabetes pill save lives in septic shock?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve survival and organ function in people with septic shock who have poor blood flow in small vessels. About 568 adults in the ICU will receive either the drug or a placebo, plus standard care, for up to 28 days. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Could a japanese ARDS drug fix deadly clotting in sepsis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called sivelestat in people with septic shock who also have a blood clotting problem called coagulopathy. The drug aims to help the body break down small blood clots that form during severe infections. About 120 adults in intensive care will receive either…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Could a simpler surgery be just as effective for aggressive uterine cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical approaches for people with early-stage, high-risk endometrial cancer that has a p53 gene mutation. Half of the 374 participants will receive the standard extensive lymph node removal, while the other half will get a less invasive sentinel node bio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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New spinal fluid test aims to distinguish lewy body dementia from Alzheimer's
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether measuring a specific form of the protein alpha-synuclein in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Currently, misdiagnosis is common and can be dangerous because many DLB patients have severe re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can a collapsed lung be treated at home? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether treating a first-time collapsed lung (pneumothorax) at home, instead of in the hospital, improves quality of life. About 386 adults aged 18-50 will be randomly assigned to either outpatient care or standard inpatient care. The main goal is to see how each…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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VR headsets tested as Drug-Free comfort for seriously ill patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Forty adults with complex needs will be randomly assigned to either an immersive VR experience or a less immersive control for 10 minut…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Smell your way to calm: new study tests hypnosis plus aromatherapy for alcohol withdrawal anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining hypnosis with aromatherapy (using scents as anchors) can reduce anxiety in people going through alcohol withdrawal. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 80 hospitalized adults. The goal is to see if the combination provides…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:04 UTC
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New study tests online therapy for addiction and emotional control
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — a type of talk therapy that teaches skills to handle emotions — can help people with addiction who also have trouble managing their feelings. About 120 adults will be split into three groups: in-person DBT, online D…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for comfort in final months
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether using interactive virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Twenty hospitalized adults with a life expectancy of at least one month will try daily VR sessions for two weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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New DNA reader may crack unsolved epilepsy cases in children
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new DNA-reading technology called long-read genome sequencing in 20 children with severe epilepsy whose standard genetic tests came back normal. The goal is to find hidden genetic errors that standard methods miss. If successful, this could lead to personalized…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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New study tests cheaper, safer CT scans for lung surgery planning
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares 3D models made from CT scans without contrast dye to standard 2D contrast CT scans for planning minimally invasive lung surgery. Researchers want to see if the 3D approach is just as accurate at showing blood vessels, airways, and tumor location. About 50 adul…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Scientists track emotional shifts across menstrual cycle in autistic women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how autistic women experience emotional ups and downs during their menstrual cycle, especially around their period. Researchers will compare them to women with borderline personality disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and those without any diagnosed co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Your voice, your recovery: new study tests Patient-Driven surgery Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized follow-up program, guided by patients' own reports of how they feel, can improve recovery after complex surgery. Researchers will enroll 276 adults with complex care needs and compare standard care to the new program. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help leg artery disease? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure the level of a protein called GLP1 receptor on blood cells from 50 adults with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The goal is to see if this receptor is linked to disease severity and inflammation, which could mean that existing GLP1 agonist dr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Blood marker may forecast bleeding danger in Life-Support patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults in intensive care who need ECMO, a machine that helps the heart and lungs. The goal is to see if changes in a blood marker called D-dimer can warn doctors about serious bleeding risks within 24 hours. By finding a clear threshold, the study hopes…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC