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Clinical trials and research at University Hospital, Angers
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 66 clinical trials run by University Hospital, Angers that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in France (65), French Southern and Antarctic Lands (1)). By phase: Phase 2/3 (1), Phase 3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (66)
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Postoperative Rectal Pain Relief With Ear Vagus Nerve Stimulation
This study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve through an ear-based device can reduce pain after anal or rectal surgery.
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Perineural Catheter for Hindfoot Surgery Pain Control
This study tests whether a continuous perineural catheter delivering local anesthetic after hindfoot surgery helps with pain more than standard care.
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Screening for blood clots in adults with acute heart failure
This trial tests whether a guideline-based screening approach can detect pulmonary embolism in adults admitted with acute heart failure.
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Long-term overwintering on the Kerguelen Islands and its effects on the immune system
This project will test how living as an overwintering team member on the Kerguelen Islands for about a year affects the immune system in healthy adults.
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Intubation strategies for adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure
This trial will test two different rules for when to intubate adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure to see which approach keeps patients safer while avoiding unnecessary mechanical ventilation.
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Changing infusion lines every 4 days versus every 7 days to prevent catheter infections in the ICU
This will test whether changing infusion lines every 7 days instead of every 4 days affects infection risk in adult ICU patients with central venous catheters.
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Chemotherapy-related thinking and memory changes during treatment for blood cancers
This project will follow adults with acute myeloid leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who are receiving first-line fixed-duration chemotherapy to see how common and how severe chemotherapy-related thinking and memory problems are compared with a close relative.
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SAPHIR2: a quick questionnaire to estimate everyday physical activity
This project will test whether a short questionnaire (SAPHIR) can match activity monitor readings to measure everyday physical activity in adults.
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ProspEXPO: How exposome factors relate to liver cancer risk in cirrhosis
This study collects blood, urine, and stool samples from people with liver cirrhosis to see how environmental and lifestyle factors might influence the development of liver cancer (HCC).
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Regular karate practice to improve quality of life and health for medical students
This project will test whether regular karate sessions can improve quality of life, self-esteem, and reduce stress for 3rd- and 4th-year health students at the University of Angers.
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Social cognition and emotion recognition in autosomal dominant spinocerebellar ataxias
This project tests whether adults with certain genetic forms of spinocerebellar ataxia have trouble recognizing emotions and understanding others' thoughts compared with healthy people.
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Early personalized nutrition to reduce one-month mortality after acute stroke
This trial tests if giving personalized nutritional support within 2 days of an acute stroke can reduce the risk of dying within one month.
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Ultrasound measure of stomach size to see if it predicts post-op nausea and vomiting
This study tests whether measuring stomach diameter with ultrasound can predict nausea and vomiting after major abdominal surgery for people undergoing specific procedures.
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Pictorial check of task frequency and upper‑limb avoidance (PETRA)
This will test a new pictorial questionnaire (PETRA) with adults referred for suspected thoracic outlet syndrome to measure how often they do common tasks and whether they avoid using their affected arm.
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Early care pathway for knee sprains using automated dynamic laximetry
This test tries using automated dynamic laximetry (ADL) right after an ER visit instead of immediate MRI to diagnose suspected ACL tears in adults with knee sprain.
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Home virtual-reality walking program for children with chronic conditions that affect physical health
This program tests whether a home-based virtual-reality walking training helps children aged 6–17 with conditions like cerebral palsy, neuromuscular disease, obesity, or heart disease improve walking and daily physical activity.
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Choriocapillaris blood flow differences in people with pseudoxanthoma elasticum versus healthy adults
We will test whether a noninvasive eye scan (OCT angiography) shows reduced choriocapillaris blood flow in adults with pseudoxanthoma elasticum compared with matched healthy adults.
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Do repeated hyperbaric oxygen sessions increase DNA damage after radiotherapy?
This tests whether repeated hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions cause more DNA damage in adults who are receiving HBOT after prior radiotherapy or for related complications.
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Outpatient versus inpatient care for catheter-based treatment of primary liver cancer (CHOC)
This trial will see if having TACE or TARE as an outpatient (ambulatory) procedure is as safe and more satisfying than staying in the hospital for adults with hepatocellular carcinoma or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
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How common FIRE is and what it looks like in children with eosinophilic esophagitis
This project will see how often and in what ways Food Induced Immediate Response of the Esophagus (FIRE) occurs in children aged 6–17 who have eosinophilic esophagitis.
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Skin tests to check biotherapy allergies in cancer patients
We are testing skin tests to see if cancer patients treated with biotherapies have allergies or hypersensitivity to those drugs.
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LOG-AFTER software to improve long-term monitoring of childhood cancer survivors
This project will test whether giving childhood cancer survivors access to the LOG-AFTER app (with optional GP linkage) helps them follow recommended long-term screenings.
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Advanced omics to find biomarkers for relapsing pediatric ADEM
This project will test whether high-throughput omics on blood samples can find biomarkers that predict relapse in children and teens with ADEM or MOG-antibody-associated demyelination.
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Two exergame-based cognitive-motor rehabilitation programs for people with Huntington's disease
This research tests whether two different exergame-based programs can help thinking, movement, and behavior in adults with early-stage Huntington's disease.
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RNA and genome sequencing in trio approach to find and prioritize gene variants in neurodevelopmental disorders with developmental abnormalities
Researchers test RNA sequencing together with trio whole-genome sequencing to help find disease-causing gene variants in people with neurodevelopmental disorders and developmental abnormalities, especially when standard tests have not identified a diagnosis.
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Using virtual reality in a program to help restore function for chronic low back pain
This study is testing whether using virtual reality in a rehabilitation program can help people with chronic low back pain feel less afraid of moving, improve their motor skills, reduce pain, and boost their overall function.
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Evaluating how intestinal gas affects recovery after abdominal surgery
This study looks at how the type of gas produced in the intestines after abdominal surgery can help doctors understand recovery and any possible complications.
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How often cannabis-related vomiting sends adults to emergency rooms in Maine-et-Loire
This study will see how common cannabinoid hyperemesis is in adults 18–65 who come to participating emergency departments with abdominal pain or vomiting.
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Optimizing recruitment and follow-up for people with pseudoxanthoma elasticum
This project will try new ways of recruiting and following people with PXE treated at the national reference center to see if care and monitoring improve.
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MRI biomarkers to detect NASH in adults with fatty liver
This project will try MRI measurements to see if they can detect NASH in adults with fatty liver who are already scheduled for a liver biopsy.
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Hormone check-ups during the first five years after childhood brain radiation
This program will test regular hormone checks for children and teens (ages 4–17) who had brain radiotherapy before age 16 to spot endocrine problems during the first five years after treatment.
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Gait training with blood flow restriction for children with cerebral palsy
This study is trying out a new walking training program with blood flow restriction to see if it helps children with cerebral palsy walk faster and better.
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Using a NEWS early warning score to prompt ICU admission for adults receiving intensive chemotherapy or stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether real-time monitoring with the NEWS early warning score and prompt ICU admission (NEWS ≥ 7) helps adults with leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma who are receiving intensive chemotherapy or a hematopoietic cell transplant.
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Characterizing Monocytes in Blood Disorders
This study is trying to learn more about the role of certain blood cells called monocytes in patients with specific blood disorders to see how they might affect the disease and treatment options.
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Examining gender differences in heart recovery after a heart attack
This study is trying to see how heart recovery after a heart attack is different for men and women to help improve treatment for everyone.
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Measuring urine oxygen levels to predict kidney failure during shock
This study is testing if measuring oxygen levels in urine can help doctors predict kidney problems in patients who are in shock.
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Evaluating high-resolution electrical imaging for epilepsy surgery in children
This study is testing if a new brain imaging technique can help doctors better plan surgery for children with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication.
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Return to Work After Hematologic Cancer
This study tests whether a dedicated return-to-work consultation helps adults with blood cancers who finished treatment to go back to their jobs.
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How insomnia affects recognizing facial emotions and emotional regulation
This project tests whether adults with chronic insomnia are worse at recognizing facial emotions and show different eye-tracking attention patterns than adults without insomnia.
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Using normobaric oxygen therapy for critical limb ischemia
This study is testing whether normobaric oxygen therapy can help people with severe blood flow problems in their legs feel better compared to regular treatments.
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Comparing rivaroxaban and low-molecular weight heparin for preventing blood clots in patients with lower limb trauma
This study is testing if a new blood thinner called rivaroxaban can prevent blood clots better than a standard treatment in patients with leg injuries who are at high risk for clots.
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Pembrolizumab drug monitoring to help treat non‑small cell lung cancer
This observational project will test whether measuring pembrolizumab levels in adults with non‑small cell lung cancer helps guide treatment decisions or predict side effects.
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Using medical honey to treat wounds in intensive care patients
This study is trying to see if using medical honey can help heal wounds better than regular care for patients in intensive care.
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A new hospital room designed for older adults (Hospi'Senior).
This will test whether staying in a new Hospi'Senior hospital room helps patients aged 75 and older leave the hospital sooner than a conventional room.
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Comparing early surgery to 3 days of non-surgical management for acute small bowel obstruction
This study is testing whether early surgery or a 3-day wait-and-see approach is better for helping people with a blocked small intestine recover and avoid complications.
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Effects of CPAP on COPD and Sleep Apnea Overlap Syndrome
This study is testing if using a CPAP machine can help people with both COPD and sleep apnea feel better and reduce health problems over a year.
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Using a mandibular advancement device to help with sleep apnea when stopping CPAP
This study is testing if a mouthpiece can help people with sleep apnea manage their symptoms and heart health when they stop using their CPAP machine for a short time.
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Evaluating the effects of sulthiame on EEG in children with epilepsy
This study tests if the medication sulthiame can change sleep brain activity in children with epilepsy who haven't had success with other treatments.
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Investigating the effects of Cushing's syndrome on fatty liver disease
This study is testing how Cushing's syndrome affects the risk of developing fatty liver disease in adults who have the condition.
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Visual exercises to improve attention in mild cognitive impairment
This project tries to see if daily computer-based visual exercises (Emeraude®) for 30 days can speed up information processing in people aged 60 and over with dysexecutive mild cognitive impairment compared with watching television.
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How the timing of resuming sex after a hysterectomy affects sexual function
This study will test whether advising women to wait a shorter or longer time before resuming sex after a hysterectomy changes their sexual function, measured by the FSFI score, in sexually active adult women treated for benign gynecologic conditions.
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Understanding the genetic structure of ASXL1-mutated myelofibrosis
This study is trying to understand how ASXL1 mutations affect the survival and risk of leukemia in people with myelofibrosis by looking at blood samples from 50 patients over four years.
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Screening for advanced liver fibrosis in patients with fatty liver disease or alcohol-related liver issues
This study is testing two blood tests to see which one better helps doctors find advanced liver damage in people with fatty liver disease or alcohol-related liver problems.
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Effects of higher blood pressure on kidney function in patients with shock
This study is testing if raising blood pressure helps improve kidney function in patients who are in shock.
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How PEEP changes ventilation–perfusion matching in two types of ARDS lungs
This trial will test whether increasing or decreasing PEEP changes ventilation–perfusion matching in adults with moderate-to-severe ARDS who are sedated and on a ventilator.
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Identifying genetic causes of rare diseases
This study is trying to find out if certain genetic changes are linked to rare diseases by looking at samples from patients whose conditions are not well understood.
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Predicting response to hydroxyurea or pegylated interferon in polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and pre-myelofibrosis
We will test whether genetic mutations and cytokine levels at diagnosis can predict who will respond to hydroxyurea or pegylated interferon in people with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, or pre-myelofibrosis.
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Evaluating quality of life and sleep in children using home ventilation in Western France
This study is testing how non-invasive home ventilation affects the quality of life and sleep in children with chronic breathing problems in Western France.
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Evaluating CALR Allele Burden in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
This study is trying to see if tracking a specific genetic change in the blood can help doctors understand how myeloproliferative neoplasms progress in patients over time.
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Extracorporeal phototherapy effects on T-follicular helper and B cells in chronic antibody-mediated kidney transplant rejection
This tests whether extracorporeal phototherapy (ECP) can change T-follicular helper and circulating B cells in adults with chronic antibody-mediated rejection after a kidney transplant.
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Comparing EndoRotor and Radiofrequency for Barrett's Esophagus treatment
This study is testing whether a new treatment called EndoRotor works better than radiofrequency for people with Barrett's esophagus and dysplasia.
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Survey on bariatric surgery for adolescents
This study is trying to see how well laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding works for teenagers aged 14-20 who are having bariatric surgery, focusing on weight loss and any health issues that might come up.
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Comparing two non-invasive strategies to diagnose advanced liver fibrosis in NAFLD
This tests whether two non‑invasive algorithms using routine blood tests, with or without FibroScan, can best detect advanced liver fibrosis in adults with NAFLD.
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Examining attachment in children born prematurely
This study looks at how being born prematurely affects the way young children connect with their parents and develop emotionally as they grow up.
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Evaluating metabolite supplementation to improve mitochondrial function in septic shock patients
This study is testing if adding certain nutrients can help improve the energy production in patients with septic shock and see how it affects their recovery.
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Comparing treatments for younger patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This study is testing different treatment combinations for younger adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia to see which ones help them live longer and healthier lives.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University Hospital, Angers are recruiting right now?
66, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in France (65 trials), French Southern and Antarctic Lands (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2/3: 1, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.