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Clinical trials and research at University Hospital, Caen
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 42 clinical trials run by University Hospital, Caen that are recruiting, in France. By phase: Phase 3 (4), Phase 2 (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 (42)
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Genomic changes of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae in ICU patients over time
This study tests how the gut bacteria Klebsiella pneumoniae and Enterobacter cloacae evolve over time in adults in ICUs.
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Living with CKD as a woman of childbearing age without dialysis or transplant
This study asks how women aged 18 and up with chronic kidney disease, not on kidney replacement therapy, experience living with the condition.
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Choosing dialysis: what matters most to patients
This project uses a questionnaire to see which factors, including possible financial compensation, influence dialysis choices among adults with advanced kidney failure who are considering dialysis options.
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Does GP endorsement and early information improve colonoscopy follow-up after a positive colorectal cancer screening test?
This study tests whether giving patients early information about colonoscopy and having their GP endorse the follow-up can increase how many people in France get a colonoscopy within six months after a positive screening result.
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How Therapeutic Failure Affects Living with Multiple Sclerosis
This study tests how stopping or changing a DMT due to treatment failure affects quality of life and daily life for adults with relapsing‑remitting MS.
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Shortening antibiotic courses for common throat and chest infections in primary care with doctor–pharmacist teamwork and viral‑circulation updates
This project will test whether giving primary care doctors and pharmacists extra information about circulating viruses plus a shared protocol helps shorten antibiotic courses for patients with common respiratory infections.
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Relipid+ Balm in mild to moderate atopic dermatitis: a new emollient option for children and adults
This study tests whether Baume Relipid+ can be used safely and effectively to help people with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis compare to current emollients.
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MyHeartSentinel wearable system for remote heart monitoring
This project will test whether wearing the MyHeartSentinel cutaneous device can record electrical and mechanical heart signals in adults hospitalized with decompensated chronic heart failure to help track changes in their condition.
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Neuropsychological tool to measure how people with Alzheimer's perceive and think about time
This project tests the Chronos battery to measure different aspects of time perception and time-related memory in people with Alzheimer's disease who have episodic memory and other cognitive deficits.
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Machine-learning prediction of heart damage from anthracycline or HER2 cancer therapies
We will see if a machine-learning score can predict which adults starting anthracycline or HER2-targeted cancer therapies will develop heart damage within one year.
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Very short DAPT after PCI in older adults
This trial tests whether stopping aspirin after 7 days of dual antiplatelet therapy is as safe and effective as continuing DAPT for 3 to 12 months in people 65 and older who had a PCI with drug-eluting stents.
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Insulin Pump vs Fully Closed-Loop for Type 2 Diabetes
This study tests whether a fully closed-loop insulin system works better than an open-loop insulin pump in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Innovative OSA Screening in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with the Apneal App
A smartphone app called Apneal is being tested to see if it can help diagnose sleep apnea in adults who are being evaluated for head and neck cancer.
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Optimizing blood volume before surgery using echocardiography
This study is testing if using ultrasound to check blood volume before surgery can help prevent low blood pressure right after anesthesia in patients who are at higher risk for complications.
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Monitoring low-grade gliomas using blood samples
This study is testing if analyzing blood samples can help monitor patients with low-grade brain tumors for signs of recurrence better than current MRI methods.
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Comparing short and long aspirin therapy after heart valve replacement
This study is testing if taking aspirin for just 3 months after heart valve replacement is as safe and effective as the usual 12 months for adults who have had the procedure.
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Museum visits to improve neurocognitive well-being
This trial will test whether visiting a museum can improve brain-related well-being in healthy French-speaking adults aged 18–65.
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Understanding and preventing binge drinking among students
This study is testing different ways to help college students reduce binge drinking by understanding what influences their drinking habits.
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Preventing pressure sores in patients positioned face down in intensive care
This study tests whether a new type of dressing can better prevent pressure sores in patients lying face down in intensive care compared to a standard dressing.
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Correcting ear deformities in newborns using two different devices
This study is testing a new silicone device against a popular one to see which works better for fixing ear deformities in newborns.
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Using procalcitonin and rapid respiratory PCR to shorten antibiotics for ICU COPD patients with pneumonia
This will test whether using blood procalcitonin levels together with a broad-panel respiratory PCR can shorten antibiotic treatment for adults with COPD admitted to the ICU for pneumonia.
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Monitoring blood levels of microRNAs in patients with grade 4 gliomas
This study is trying to see if tracking certain microRNAs in the blood can help tell the difference between tumor recurrence and tissue damage in patients with grade 4 gliomas after surgery.
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Examining the link between venetoclax levels and remission in adults with acute myeloid leukemia
This study is trying to see if the amount of venetoclax in the blood can help predict whether older adults with acute myeloid leukemia will go into remission after treatment.
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Switching to doravirine/tenofovir/lamivudine for people with controlled HIV and a past M184V/I mutation
This trial will test whether switching to a single-pill doravirine/lamivudine/tenofovir regimen keeps viral load suppressed in adults with HIV who previously had the M184V/I mutation.
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8-week mindfulness program for adults with prolonged grief disorder
This pilot tries an 8-week mindfulness training to see if it reduces grief symptoms and lowers stress-related brain and body responses in adults aged 18–60 with prolonged grief disorder.
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Do high blood levels of psychoactive drugs make falls worse in people 75 and older?
See if people 75 and older who have higher-than-usual blood levels of psychoactive drugs have more serious injuries after a fall.
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Optimizing MRI techniques for studying memory disorders
This study is testing new MRI techniques to see if they can help doctors better understand and diagnose memory disorders in patients.
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Using computer-assisted music to help young patients with their first psychotic episode
This study is testing if using computer-assisted music can help young adults with their first psychotic episode improve their memory and thinking skills.
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Using FTIRS to detect and limit spread of ESBL-producing bacteria in ICUs
We will test whether a rapid FTIRS bacterial typing test for adult ICU patients who carry ESBL-producing Enterobacterales can reduce spread between patients.
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Exploring the link between memory and social interactions in Alzheimer's and semantic dementia
This study is testing if social interactions can help improve memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer's and semantic dementia.
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Maintenance rTMS for persistent auditory verbal hallucinations
This trial tests whether adding regular maintenance rTMS sessions after a two-day intensive rTMS course can reduce persistent hearing voices in adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
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Predicting and understanding pain six months after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
This project will see if people treated with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer who still have pain at six months are more likely to keep smoking or drinking, be depressed, feel very tired, or have worse overall quality of life.
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Height-based bupivacaine dosing versus a fixed dose for spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery
This trial will test whether giving bupivacaine based on a woman’s height, rather than a standard fixed dose, reduces episodes of low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for scheduled cesarean sections.
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Oral carbohydrates (>44 kcal/hour) during labor to lower instrumental vaginal delivery in first-time mothers
This project will test whether eating more than 44 kcal per hour during labor lowers the chance that first-time mothers need an instrumental vaginal delivery.
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Cognition and brain scans after a mini-stroke (TIA)
This project will test whether changes on brain scans relate to thinking and memory problems in people over 60 who recently had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) compared with similar older adults with vascular risk factors.
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Vitamin D analog for CYP24A1 (24‑hydroxylase) deficiency
This will try a lab-made vitamin D–like compound on skin cells from people with severe CYP24A1-related infantile hypercalcemia to see if it corrects abnormal vitamin D processing.
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Brain MRI of teenage girls with borderline personality disorder, with and without PTSD
This project will use MRI scans to see if hippocampus size and other brain measures differ between adolescent girls with borderline personality disorder who do and do not have PTSD.
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Registry for young patients with atrial fibrillation
This study is collecting information from young people under 35 with atrial fibrillation to see how their condition affects them and how it’s treated.
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Therapeutic education program to improve life for people after total laryngectomy and their caregivers
This program will see if the PETAL education sessions help adults who had a total laryngectomy and their close relatives improve daily functioning and quality of life.
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Analyzing Heart Uptake of Bone Medications in Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis
This study is testing how well certain bone medications are taken up by the heart in patients with cardiac amyloidosis to see if it can help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
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Giant Cell Arteritis: Comparing a Shorter vs. Longer Corticosteroid Taper
This study tests whether a shorter, lighter corticosteroid taper works as well as the standard longer taper for people with giant cell arteritis.
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Neuropsychological and brain imaging evaluation in patients with brain damage
This study tests how brain injuries affect thinking and memory by comparing patients with brain damage to healthy people using brain scans and other tests.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University Hospital, Caen are recruiting right now?
42, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in France. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 4, Phase 2: 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
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