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Early High-flow Oxygen Therapy With nebuLized Beta-2-agonist Using a Vibrating Mesh for the Management of Moderate to Severe Asthma Exacerbation in the Emergency Department

Acute exacerbation of asthma represents an acute or sub-acute worsening in symptoms and lung function in patients with asthma. It is characterized by a progressive increase in symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, or chest tightness. It is a common diagnosis in patients admitted in an Emergency Department for dyspnoea. Near 10 to 15% of respiratory symptoms in an ED are related to acute exacerbation of asthma. Treatment of acute exacerbation of asthma associates nebulized beta-2 agonist adrenergic with or without ipratropium bromide, oral corticosteroids and controlled oxygen therapy to maintain SpO2 between 93 and 95%. Treatment in the ED did not vary during last years, including for patients with a lack of efficacy after first line treatment, and exacerbation are always associated with a hospitalisation in 40% of adult patients and with mortality in 1% of hospitalized patients. Vibrating mesh nebulizers are devices using vibration to push drug through the mesh, resulting in the drug nebulization. Vibrating mesh nebulizers have been associated with better pulmonary drug delivery than jet-nebulizers, provide faster improvement in peak expiratory flow and have been associated in retrospective studies with patient prognosis, particularly in terms of throughput time and need for hospitalisation. However, no studies have prospectively compared nebulisation with a vibrating membrane device with standard nebulisation in patients with asthma exacerbation on clinically relevant criteria. Nebulisation with a vibrating membrane device may potentiate the clinical efficacy of short-acting bronchodilators, result in faster and more effective clinical improvement, and be associated with improved short- and medium-term patient outcomes. High-flow nasal cannula heated, and humidified oxygen (HNFO) is a ventilatory support which is commonly used for the management of acute respiratory failure for acute respiratory failure in intensive care units and in emergency departments. HFNO delivers high fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), generates a low level of positive pressure and provides washout of dead space in the upper airways, thereby improving mechanical pulmonary properties and unloading inspiratory muscles during ARF. Consequently, HFNO is associated with a decrease in the work of breathing. During asthma exacerbation, HFNO was associated with an improvement in the dyspnea level and in the respiratory rate compared with conventional oxygen therapy. However, HFNO has never been assessed in association with nebulized beta-2 adrenergic agonist. To resume, beta-2 adrenergic agonist nebulization with a vibrating mesh nebulizer seems effective, especially compared to standard jet nebulization. In addition, HFNO is a technique that appears to be suitable for the pathophysiological conditions of chronic reversible respiratory failure, and can be used during exacerbations of asthmatic disease. The high flow rate of gas makes it possible to control the FiO2 in order to avoid hyperoxia, to generate a PEEP effect, to reduce the patient's work of breathing and the respiratory resistance, and to avoid the re-inhalation of CO2 by a dead space wash-out. In the EOLE study, the investigators propose to compare three therapeutic management strategies. One standard strategy (nebulisation with a jet-nebulizer), and two experimental strategies (nebulisation with a vibrating mesh device, and nebulisation with a vibrating mesh device in association with HFNO). The investigators hypothesise that bronchodilator nebulization with a vibrating mesh nebulizer is more effective than jet-nebulizers for the management of patients admitted for asthma exacerbation and non-responders or with lack to efficacy to initial treatment. Furthermore, the investigators also hypothesise that the addition of the physiological effects of HFNO may enhance the efficacy of the treatment. The therapeutic effects of nebulisation with a vibrating membrane device alone or with the addition of the physiological effects of HFNO could constitute a new approach to the management of asthma patients, particularly in patients who are insufficiently responsive or non-respondent to initial treatment.

Participants needed: 60
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Aug 20, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age equal or over 18 years [+7]

Acute exacerbation of asthma during the last 30 days [+9]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Bundle Branch Pacing to Preserve Ejection Fraction in Atrial Fibrillation Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether left bundle branch area pacing, a technique designed to activate the heart's natural electrical conduction system, is better than conventional right ventricular pacing in adults with permanent atrial fibrillation, preserved heart pumping function, and a need for a pacemaker. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does left bundle branch area pacing reduce the risk of death, unplanned hospitalization for heart failure, or the need to replace the initial pacing system with biventricular pacing over 2 years? Does it better preserve heart function and quality of life, without increasing pacemaker-related complications? Researchers will compare left bundle branch area pacing with conventional right ventricular pacing. A total of 642 participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of these two pacing strategies. Participants will: Have a single-chamber pacemaker implanted using either left bundle branch area pacing or conventional right ventricular pacing Undergo electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and pacemaker checks during 2 years of follow-up Attend follow-up visits approximately 2, 12, and 24 months after implantation Be contacted by telephone approximately 6 and 18 months after implantation Complete questionnaires about their health and quality of life at the beginning and end of the study

Participants needed: 642
Trial details
Age: 18-90Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Aug 12, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥ 18 years and <90 years [+6]

Indication for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. [+7]

Status: Not yet recruiting

The Impact of Telemedicine, Using the Caller's Mobile Phone Camera, on the Quality of Care Provided to Adult Patients Contacting the 15 Centre for Acute Dyspnea

Dyspnea is the subjective sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing. It accounts for approximately 10% of emergency department visits and 8% of calls to Emergency Medical Communication Centers. Nearly half of patients presenting with dyspnea require hospital admission, 15% require ventilatory support, and approximately 5% die. Early recognition of signs of respiratory severity is therefore essential to accurately assess clinical urgency, guide diagnostic evaluation, and inform appropriate management decisions. In France, patients are encouraged to contact an Emergency Medical Communication Centers before presenting to an emergency department. Calls are managed by an emergency physician responsible for medical regulation, who performs a remote clinical assessment and determines the most appropriate level of care. Depending on the clinical evaluation, the physician may provide medical advice, refer the patient to an emergency department, dispatch emergency medical services, or send a physician-staffed mobile intensive care unit for life-threatening emergencies. The remote assessment of patients presenting with dyspnea is particularly challenging. The inability to directly observe or examine the patient, combined with the caller's difficulty in accurately describing the clinical situation, may impair the recognition of disease severity and result in inappropriate triage decisions, including under-triage and over-triage : Under-triage, characterized by failure to dispatch appropriate emergency resources or to refer the patient to an emergency department when indicated, may delay treatment and increase the risk of adverse outcomes, including mortality. Conversely, over-triage, defined as unnecessary referral to primary care or emergency departments or inappropriate dispatch of emergency resources, contributes to emergency department overcrowding, inefficient use of prehospital resources, and increased healthcare costs. In a previous study, we demonstrated that video-assisted medical triage improved emergency physicians' ability to assess the severity of patients presenting with acute dyspnea. This telemedicine tool enables real-time transmission of a live video stream from the caller's smartphone camera to the emergency physician through a secure digital platform, providing direct visualization of the patient's clinical condition. By enhancing remote clinical assessment, video-assisted triage has the potential to reduce both under-triage and over-triage. In the present stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial, we hypothesized that incorporating real-time video support into the medical regulation of adult patients contacting an Emergency Medical Communication Centers for acute dyspnea would improve the quality of medical decision-making compared with standard telephone triage alone.

Participants needed: 778
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jul 24, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged 18 or over [+3]

An immediate life-threatening emergency justifying the dispatch of an emergency... [+5]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Optimising the Cancer Management of Older Patients by Early and Specific Geriatric Interventions.

The WARNING project proposes a new care organisation for older patients with cancer. The aim is to optimise management in daycare with early detection signs of geriatric syndromes and specific interventions. This prevention package, called the 'WARNING Pack', includes a specific multimodal geriatric management guide for the oncologist (physician form), based on patient-reported early geriatric warning signs (patient form). Primary outcome is to reduce the risk of deterioration in global quality of life at 6 months during treatment and to prevent the onset of geriatric syndromes.

Participants needed: 1,010
Trial details
Age: 75+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jul 22, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥75 years. [+6]

Patients under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship). [+1]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Pharmacokinetic Model of Abemaciclib: Correlation With Severe Diarrhea as the Primary Toxicity Endpoint in Patients With Localized Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer

Remarkable progress has recently been made in the treatment of locally advanced, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence, thanks to the addition of abemaciclib to endocrine therapy. This combination has led to a significant improvement in invasive disease-free survival. However, despite the combination's acceptable safety profile, 38% of patients experience grade 3 or higher diarrhea, and 23% experience grade 3 or higher neutropenia. This toxicity can lead to the premature discontinuation of treatment, limiting the benefits of this molecule. As with all oral therapies, the pharmacokinetics of abemaciclib lie at the intersection of efficacy and toxicity and can be modified by several external factors. The hypothesis of the study is that abemaciclib's toxicity is correlated with its plasma levels and that its concentration is modified by certain patient characteristics. To this end, a pharmacokinetic model of abemaciclib could be developed using a prospective, multicenter, real-world blood dosage study. This study will describe the relationship between abemaciclib concentration and diarrhea and severe neutropenia, as classified by CTCAE, as well as potential clinical and drug interactions. It is hoped that this model demonstrates the importance of monitoring abemaciclib concentrations. This could lead to a therapeutic trial in which the abemaciclib dose is adjusted according to concentration to limit toxicity while maintaining efficacy.

Participants needed: 235
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18+Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jul 21, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Women ≥ 18 years old [+11]

Hypersensitivity to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1 of the abemacicl... [+7]

Status: Not yet recruiting

What is the Role of the Exposome in Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and incurable disease affecting people of all ages. It is characterized by obstructive remodeling of the small pulmonary arteries, responsible for an increase in pulmonary arterial pressure, leading to right heart failure and death in the absence of treatment. PAH can be associated with a variety of diseases, but around half of all PAH cases are idiopathic or hereditary, and may develop on predisposed terrain following a "second hit", as suggested by the identification of PAH cases associated with the use of anorectic drugs, methamphetamine and occupational exposure to organic solvents. No study has systematically analyzed the exposome of patients with PAH, combining environmental and occupational exposures as well as drugs and medications. The exposome of patients with PAH without associated causes will be compared with that of patients with another form of pulmonary hypertension (PH), linked to thromboembolic risk factors: chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH), which will constitute the control group.

Participants needed: 150
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jul 22, 2026Locations: 10Duration: 1 Day
Eligibility criteria

Consent signed by the participant [+5]

Patients classified as HTP groups 2, 3 or 5 [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Assessment of Complication Risk Factors in a French National Cohort of Asplenic Patients

Spleen could have been surgically removed for trauma, cancer, auto-immune disease, or to perform a diagnosis. Spleen could be non-functional due to radiotherapy or splenic artery embolism. These patients are at risks of infectious diseases due to encapsulated bacteria, cancer, and thromboembolism disease. The purpose of this study is to assess complications occurring in French patients without spleen and to implement new diagnostic tools for follow-up.

Participants needed: 6,000
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jul 16, 2026Locations: 12Duration: 10 Years
Eligibility criteria

≥18 year-old [+1]

Genetic asplenia including sick cell disease

Status: Recruiting

HeartLogic™ in Patients With Heart Failure.

This randomized, multicenter clinical trial will evaluate whether remote management guided by the HeartLogic™ algorithm improves outcomes compared with traditional face-to-face follow-up in adult patients with heart failure recently implanted with a HeartLogic™-enabled ICD or CRT-D device. The primary objective is to determine whether this strategy reduces, at 12 months, the proportion of patients with death, unscheduled hospitalization for heart failure, or deterioration in quality of life. Secondary objectives include assessment of hospitalization, mortality, quality of life, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Participants needed: 578
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jun 24, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥18 years old; [+5]

Patients not consenting and non-compliant with remote care directions. [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Reducing Burnout in Healthcare Workers Through Yoga and Square Breathing Practices

The mental health of healthcare workers, burnout, and the resulting suicides are now described as a real "public health crisis." Emergency departments are not spared by this phenomenon; in fact, up to 71% of emergency physicians suffer from burnout. All professions are affected, with 49.2% of nurses reportedly affected by this phenomenon, and this figure rises to 90.7% of nursing assistants and 30% of paramedics providing advanced life support. However, ensuring the safety and protecting the physical and mental health of workers is a legal obligation in France. In their latest recommendation on human factors in critical situations, SFAR experts suggest "limiting the factors responsible for burnout among caregivers exposed to crisis situations in order to reduce the risk of errors and unprofessional behavior." To achieve this, the importance of taking breaks in emergency medicine is already well recognized, and it is recommended that participants be given permission to take care of themselves through an agreement negotiated with peers and other staff members. Furthermore, for several years now, the benefits of yoga in managing stress among healthcare workers seem to have been confirmed. Yoga is effective in reducing depression and anxiety, and it also improves sleep and clinical performance. It has also been shown to significantly reduce scores on the depersonalization and personal accomplishment items of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). In addition, mindfulness meditation (MPC), based in particular on various breathing techniques including square breathing, is increasingly being studied, and SFAR experts suggest, with the help of these methods in particular, that "healthcare teams faced with critical situations benefit from psychological preparation for stress management to improve their experience and performance in such critical situations." Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, a technique that focuses primarily on breathing rhythm, has also been shown to be effective in improving well-being and reducing burnout among physicians. Finally, yoga and mindfulness meditation administered together are effective in reducing stress and anxiety among healthcare workers, giving them greater attention, alertness, and ability to manage the stressful demands of work. However, the combination of these two techniques through the implementation of video-guided breaks combining both techniques has never been studied.

Participants needed: 75
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Jun 9, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Subjects aged 18 or over [+3]

Physical or psychological contraindications to practicing yoga or mindfulness me... [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Techniques and Infrared Illumination, Compared With the Standard Approach to Peripheral Venous Line Placement in People With Difficult Venous Access

Introduction Peripheral venous catheterization (PVC) is the most common invasive procedure in healthcare worldwide. Improving the success rate of PVC on the first attempt is crucial for patients, as it impacts pain, anxiety, the risk of extravasation, rapid access to care, and the patient-provider relationship. For healthcare providers, a higher success rate enhances self-confidence and autonomy, while institutions benefit from improved reputation and reduced costs. In the Poitiers hosptial, one in ten catheters is used in imaging services, with CT scan departments accounting for 66.3% of catheter usage due to iodinated contrast injections. Literature suggests two techniques to enhance PVC success: ultrasound-guided and infrared illumination methods. These techniques appear effective primarily for patients with difficult venous access. Additionally, the A-DIVA clinical score has been developed to predict first-attempt success rates. However, no studies in Europe have compared the effectiveness of these two techniques in imaging settings or based on the A-DIVA score. This study aims to identify the most effective technique for PVC in patients with difficult venous access. Objectives Compare the proportion of successful PVCs on the first attempt among the classical method (Gold Standard), ultrasound-guided technique, and infrared illumination technique in adult patients with difficult venous access. Compare the proportion of successful PVCs on the second attempt (if the first attempt fails) among the three techniques. Compare the total number of attempts required for successful PVC. Evaluate the maximum pain experienced by patients during successful PVC. Assess overall patient satisfaction following successful PVC. Evaluate operator satisfaction with the procedure. Measure the time taken for catheterization from material preparation to successful catheter placement. Analyze the fallback strategies chosen by operators after a failed attempt (e.g., calling a colleague, continuing with the classical method, using ultrasound guidance, infrared illumination, or abandoning the procedure). Describe the catheter sizes chosen by operators based on the A-DIVA score and the number of failed attempts. Methodology This is a prospective, controlled, randomized, three-arm, single-center, superiority trial involving patients with difficult venous access. Inclusion criteria include: Patients aged 18 years or older. Patients scheduled for a CT scan requiring PVC. Patients with an A-DIVA score of 2 or higher. Patients capable and willing to comply with study procedures. Patients covered by social security or through a third party. Patients providing written informed consent after receiving clear information about the study. Exclusion criteria include: Patients with contraindications for PVC (e.g., presence of an arteriovenous fistula, orthopedic or vascular prosthesis, history of mastectomy, etc.). Patients with contraindications for iodinated contrast injection as defined by the French Society of Radiology. Patients already included in the study. Vulnerable populations (e.g., minors, pregnant or breastfeeding women, individuals deprived of liberty). Intervention Groups Control: Classical method based on clinical examination (visualization and palpation). Experimental: Ultrasound-guided method. Experimental: Infrared illumination method. Sample Size and Duration A total of 249 patients will be enrolled, with 82 patients in each group. The inclusion period will last 12 months, and each participant will be involved for a maximum of 4 hours. The total duration of the clinical investigation will be 1 year and 4 hours. Outcome Measures The primary outcome is the proportion of successful PVCs on the first attempt, defined as the administration of 5 ml of NaCl without reported pain or visible edema. The total number of skin penetrations by the catheter will be recorded. Maximum pain will be assessed using a numerical rating scale (0-10). Patient satisfaction will be measured using a similar numerical scale. Operator satisfaction will also be evaluated on a scale from 0 (very dissatisfied) to 10 (very satisfied). Time for catheterization will be recorded in minutes, starting from the preparation of the PVC tray until successful catheter placement. The fallback strategy after a failed attempt will be documented. The size of the catheter chosen for each attempt will be recorded. Statistical Analysis The primary outcome will be compared among the three groups using ANOVA, followed by pairwise comparisons using Tukey's test if significant differences are found. Expected Outcomes Identifying the most effective PVC technique could increase the likelihood of first-attempt success in adults with difficult venous access. Benefits for Patients Reduced pain and discomfort from multiple attempts. Decreased risk of infection and extravasation. Maintenance of venous integrity. Sustained trust in the patient-provider relationship.

Participants needed: 264
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged 18 or over [+5]

Arm with arteriovenous fistula [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Clinical Trial Assessing the Immunogenicity of an Anti-pneumococcal Vaccination Strategy (PCV13+PPV23 Versus PREVENAR20) in Adult Patients Treated for a Lymphoma

The French Public Health Council recommended pneumococcal vaccination combined strategy for all immunocompromised patients in 2012. This strategy consisted in conjugated 13-valent pneumococcal (PCV13) injection followed 2 months later by polysaccharide 23-valent (PPV23) vaccine injection. In 2024, Health authorities changed guidelines to recommend one injection of PREVENAR20 instead of the 2-vaccine scheme general practitioners are usually in charge of this vaccination. Conjugated pneumococcal vaccine enhances the immunogenicity of the polysaccharide vaccine. Acute leukemia and lymphoma are treated with multiple courses of chemotherapy, impairing the immune system and potentially the response to vaccination. These patients are more at risk for developing pneumococcal invasive diseases than the general population. However, efficacy of pneumococcal vaccination is poorly documented in this setting. We assume that 65% of the patients are non-responders to double compared to 45% for PCV20PREVENAR20 vaccination, according to their anti-pneumococcal immunoglobulin G (Ig) titers and the opsonophagocytic activity (OPA). To assess the immunogenicity of the pneumococcal vaccination combined strategy in adult population of acute leukemia and lymphoma, we will measure anti-pneumococcal serotype-specific IgG titers and OPA at different time-points after completion of the combined vaccine strategy. The primary objective is to assess the immunogenicity of pneumococcal vaccination combined strategy at 3 months after the PCV13 injection (corresponding to 1 month after the end of the combined strategy in cohort A) using Ig G titers and OPA, compared to 3 months post PREVENAR20 (cohort B). At different time points (day 0, 4 weeks post PCV13, and 4 weeks, 3-6 months and 9-12 months post PPV23 and in day 0, 4 weeks post PREVENAR20 and 3 months, 5-8 months and 11-14 months post PREVENAR20, the immunological response to vaccination will be monitored using specific-serotype IgG titers, OPA, and total anti-pneumococcal Ig. We will determine predictive factors of non-response to vaccination by comparing demographic data, biological data and treatment received lymphoma patients. The tolerance and safety of the vaccination strategy will also be assessed in this specific hematological population.

Participants needed: 160
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 29, 2026Locations: 7
Eligibility criteria

Patient ≥ 18 year-old. [+6]

Receiving monoclonal antibodies or biotherapies altering the immune response, ot... [+12]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Impact on Prognosis of Increased Sleep Quality Obtained by Personalized Night-time Nursing Care in Critically Ill Patients

Sleep disturbances are common among intensive care unit (ICU) patients and have been associated with difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation, with an increased risk of endotracheal intubation. Other studies have reported associations between sleep disturbances and prolonged ICU length of stay or the occurrence of delirium. Among the factors contributing to sleep impairment, nighttime care interventions have been identified as a major cause. The management of sleep disorders in the ICU remains complex and often disappointing, and no pharmacological treatment is currently formally recommended. Very recently, a considerable improvement of sleep quantity (+50%) and quality (doubling of deep sleep quantity) has been reported by reorganizing nighttime nursing care according to patients' sleep cycles, using a sleep monitoring medical device. The objective of this study is to quantify the impact of a better sleep on prognosis. Sleep will be improved using sleep-guided nursing care during nighttime thanks to a real-time sleep monitor (Sleepscan°). The primary endpoint is the proportion of patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation or who have died at day 7 after inclusion. The main secondary outcomes include the duration of ICU stay, the number of delirium free-days, the score at a discomfort scale, the score at a post-traumatic stress disorder scale at ICU discharge. Intensive care unit-related costs will be assessed. A multi-sites, prospective, randomized, open-label, superiority trial with two parallel arms will be conducted. Awake and conscious patients without continuous sedation, regardless of ventilatory support, with no indication for urgent intubation (\<12 hours) and with an expected ICU length of stay greater than 48 hours will be included. The intervention will consist of sleep-guided nighttime nursing care using the Sleepscan monitor from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., every night until ICU discharge or day 7. Sleep-guided nursing care consist in postponing non urgent care (such as temperature measurement…) and avoiding entering the room when patients are asleep. Otherwise, when patients are awake, instructions are to go for all care, to cluster and anticipate nursing care and perform comfort care. In the control group, sleep will also be recorded using the same device but the tablet will not display the patient's sleep (or awake) status, and nighttime nursing care will be performed according to usual practice and independently of patients' sleep cycles. Based on our preliminary data and previous studies, it has been estimated that 230 patients per group will be required to detect a reduction in the proportion of patients intubated or deceased at day 7 from 20% in the control group to 10% in the intervention group. The intention-to-treat analysis population will include all randomized patients. Demonstrating an improvement in patient prognosis through enhanced sleep quality would represent a major advancement for intensive care medicine. Reducing the need for invasive mechanical ventilation may lead to shorter ICU stays, lower mortality, fewer post-ICU complications, and reduced hospital costs. Demonstrating an improvement in patient prognosis through enhanced sleep quality would represent a major advancement for intensive care medicine. Reducing the need for invasive mechanical ventilation and the incidence of delirium may lead to shorter ICU stays, lower mortality, fewer post-ICU complications, and reduced hospital costs.

Participants needed: 460
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 29, 2026
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged 18 years or older admitted to an intensive care unit [+4]

Brain tumor or neuropsychiatric disorders affecting sleep [+8]

Status: Recruiting

Ventricular Arrhythmias in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Ventricular arrhythmias are a serious complication of myocardial infarction. The aim of this study is to provide reliable data on the management and mortality associated with ventricular arrhythmia in the setting of acute myocardial infarction.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 28, 2026Locations: 8
Eligibility criteria

≥ 18 years [+3]

None

Status: Not yet recruiting

Influence of Intermittent Hypoxia on Loop Gain in Healthy Subjects

Sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (SAHOS), which causes numerous comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular ones, is widespread worldwide today and incurs significant healthcare costs. Current research in this field focuses on identifying different phenotypes in affected patients in order to provide more personalised treatment. One of these phenotypes appears to be linked to instability in ventilatory control due to an increase in loop gain (LG) in these subjects. However, the pathophysiology of this ventilatory control instability due to increased LG is not fully understood. It is still difficult to determine whether subjects have an intrinsically high LG or if exposure to intermittent hypoxia during OSA promotes an increase in LG. It has also been demonstrated that OSA causes vascular hyperreactivity by increasing oxidative stress through elevated ROS production. This leads to endothelial dysfunction in response to intermittent hypoxia associated with apnoea. Extracellular vesicles (microvesicles and exosomes) have been shown to play a role in this endothelial response. These extracellular vesicles are essential for intercellular communication in both physiological and pathological situations, such as SAHOS. Therefore, the objective of this research is to determine whether exposure to intermittent hypoxia and changes in microvesicle phenotype could influence LG, which could lead to new therapeutic advances in the context of SAHOS.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 18-45Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 27, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Healthy subjects aged 18 to 45 [+5]

Active smoking or cessation within the last 3 months and total consumption > 10... [+11]

Status: Recruiting

Impact of a Global Warming Strategy of the Patient on the Prevalence of Hypothermia in the Recovering Room

50% of patients are hypothermic when they arrive in the recovery room. This hypothermia is potentially at risk for the patient (increases bleeding, risk of infection, risk of cardiac involvement, morbid mortality) and 33,2% steel hypothermic when they discharge from the recovering room. The anesthesia team must prevent these risks through prevention and treatment measures. Currently the majority of patient warming is done only in the operating room, we want to measure the impact of the extension of this warming before and after the surgery on the patient's temperature and on side effects related to hypothermia.

Participants needed: 174
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patient undergoing laparoscopic visceral surgery under general anesthesia with t...

Patient undergoing urgent surgery. [+2]

Status: Recruiting

Non-Invasive Ventilation Versus High-flow Nasal Oxygen in Intensive Care Units

In intensive care units (ICUs), around 20% of patients experience respiratory failure after planned extubation. Nearly 40-50% of them eventually require reintubation with subsequently high mortality rates reaching 30-40%. NIV used as rescue therapy to treat post-extubation respiratory failure could increase the risk of death. However, NIV may avoid reintubation in a number of cases, and recent large-scale clinical trials on extubation have shown that around 40 to 50% of patients with post-extubation respiratory failure are actually treated with NIV. Whereas high-flow nasal oxygen has never been specifically studied for management of post-extubation respiratory failure, this respiratory support could also in this setting constitute an alternative to standard oxygen or NIV. Given the best noninvasive respiratory support strategy in patients with post-extubation respiratory failure remains unknown, we have decided to assess whether NIV alternating with high-flow nasal oxygen as compared to high-flow nasal oxygen alone may decrease mortality of patients in ICUs with post-extubation respiratory failure.

Participants needed: 670
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 26, 2026Locations: 47
Eligibility criteria

Duration of invasive mechanical ventilation of more than 24h in the ICU before e... [+3]

NIV at home [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Cytokine Expression in Psoriasis Patients With and Without Joint Involvement

The objective of the resarch is to study the cytokine profile of patients with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in order to better understand the pathophysiology of the disease and the contribution of cytokines to the presence or absence of joint involvement. This research will compare cytokines levels in sera, in PBMC culture after LPS or CD3/CD28 agonist antibodies, and in skin biopsy.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 18-100Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age over 18 years old [+16]

Joint damage according to CASPAR criteria [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Interest of the 7 Tesla MRI in the Diagnosis of Post-concussion Syndromes Among Patients With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

We aimed to conduct a prospective longitudinal interventionnal monocentric study to assess the ability of seven tesla MRI to detect diffuses axonal lesions in patients presenting a post concussional syndrom (PCS) at seven days about a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Our first objective was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of seven tesla MRI runned at seven days after MTBI among patients presenting a PCS.

Participants needed: 100
Trial details
Age: 20-72Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 22, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Mild traumatic brain injury with glascow included between 13 and 15, with indica... [+4]

Patient does not hospitalized about head trauma [+14]

Status: Recruiting

Predictive Multimodal MRI Factors in Subacute Cerebral Artery Occlusiontreated by Thrombectomy (PIMISUTT)

Our study aims to measure metabolic and functional parameters of the infarcted territory by multimodal cerebral MRI in patients diagnosed with unilateral proximal occlusion of the middle cerebral artery and treated by thrombectomy in order to correlate those parameters to clinical outcome (evaluated by modified Rankin score) at 3 months. We aim to find early radiologic predictive factors for favorable clinical outcome in this population of patients.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Patients aged ≥ 18 years old [+5]

Patients or relatives whom a loyal information about the study cannot be given [+3]

Status: Recruiting

MRI Biomarkers Predictive of Disability Progression in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

The transition from relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis to secondarily progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) is difficult to identify. Typically, SPMS is diagnosed retrospectively, with a significant delay, on the basis of a clinical history of progressive worsening, independent of relapses. Thus, SPMS is often associated with a considerable period of diagnostic uncertainty. The use of ultra-high field imaging can shed light on the mechanisms of disability progression thanks to its better spatial resolution and advanced imaging techniques. The new morphological imaging techniques make it possible to visualize chronic inflammatory lesions and to evaluate their evolution. It also allows for the precise measurement of brain atrophy, a reference in the evaluation of neurodegeneration. Metabolic imaging via proton spectroscopy allows the analysis of several promising cerebral metabolites that can provide information on cellular energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, or oxidative stress, and can help identify tissues at risk of neurodegeneration. Sodium imaging can provide information on axonal energy metabolism before the occurrence of stable and irreversible axonal damage. This technique is promising as an early marker of neurodegeneration.

Participants needed: 50
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 5, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥ 18 years, [+2]

Other progressive neurological disease, [+9]

Status: Recruiting

Virtual Biopsy Development to Identify Patient's Glioma Grade at the CHU of Poitiers Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Glioma is a tumor of the central nervous system. These lesions are sorted with the WHO ranking regarding the tumoral oncotype. The tumoral MRI assessment is the first step before any medical decision. Currently, only anatomical biopsy can give the tumor grade definition and help to define the most adapted treatment.

Participants needed: 500
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: May 8, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Age≥ 18 years, [+4]

Any contraindication to an MRI examination [+2]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Relevance of the Urine Bacterial Culture Performed Before TransUrethral Resection of the Bladder for Post-operative Febrile Urinary Tract Infections Prevention: a Non-inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial

The main objective of the study is to demonstrate that not performing a systematic UC before the TURB procedure is non-inferior to performing a systematic UC in terms of the incidence of febrile UTIs during the first 30 postoperative days

Participants needed: 2,600
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Apr 30, 2026Locations: 15
Eligibility criteria

Patient aged 18 or over [+3]

Patient with active UTI [+4]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Prognostic Factors of Hospitalization for Patients Aged 75 and Over in Emergency Department in France - Monocentric Retrospective Cohort Study

A geriatric patient is defined as a patient aged 75 and over who meets certain medical or social vulnerability criteria and is characterised by coexisting physical and/or psychological dependence. The proportion of patients with a geriatric profile in the general population is growing. The average time spent in the emergency department by the elderly population is about 3 hours longer than for patients under 75 years old in France, which is associated with the risk of decompensation of chronic conditions, confusion, falls or agitation. An overnight stay in the emergency department for these patients increases the risk of mortality and the length of hospital stay. Several prognostic scores for hospitalization have been studied in adult populations. The most widely used scores are the Sydney Triage to Admission Risk Tool (START), the Ambulatory (AMB) and the Glasgow Admission Prediction Score (GAPS). Studies have compared these three scores and demonstrated the greater robustness of GAPS. The CalcuLation of the Elderly Admission Risk in the Emergency Department (CLEARED) tool, developed for the elderly population, has lower performance than GAPS. A systematic review of the literature studied the power of GAPS for the geriatric population and highlighted the need for validation in the target population. No validated hospitalization prognostic score was found in France for this population. The research hypothesis is that GAPS would detect hight probability of admission at the time of triage for the patients aged 75 and over in emergency department in France. The primary objective of this monocentric study is to evaluate the prognostic performance of GAPS for the target population (on the group 1). The secondary objectives consist of developing and internally validating a new score (PROFACTHOS) (on the group 2), then performing a temporal validation of PROFACTHOS with comparison to the GAPS (on the group 1), and finally to determine the threshold for classifying patients with a high probability of hospitalization for the score with the strongest discriminatory performance among GAPS or PROFACTHOS. Group 1: Patients aged 75 and over admitted to emergency department from 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025. Group 2 : Patients aged 75 and over admitted to emergency department from 10/01/2022 to 09/30/2023

Participants needed: 967
Trial details
Age: 75+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Mar 16, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adult over or equal 75 years old [+2]

Patient died before admitted to emergency department [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison of Two Ventilation Methods During Endoscopy of the Pharynx, Larynx and Oesophagus

Around 15,000 ENT cancers are diagnosed each year in France. The majority of these cancers will at one time or another require an Endoscopy of the Pharynx, Larynx and Esophagus (Endo-PLE or suspension laryngoscopy). Endoscopies of the Otorhinolaryngeal (ENT) sphere are common procedures. They consist of inserting a rigid laryngoscope through the mouth, allowing full exposure of the laryngeal sphere. They are performed in most cases as part of a swelling assessment, following CT scans, or following the discovery of a mass upon palpation of the patient. Unfortunately, these are aggressive cancers that subsequently require major surgery and additional treatment by radio or chemotherapy. This examination can also be performed on patients suffering from swallowing disorders, following the appearance of polyps, and this time not requiring an adjuvant to surgery but their removal. For all patients, these endo-PLE are performed in the operating room and require general anesthesia. This surgical procedure is now performed by performing two laryngoscopies. The first is used to maintain good pulmonary oxygenation by introducing an oxygen cannula, the second constitutes the surgical procedure itself. The oxygen cannula is placed through the nasal cavity, directly up to the entrance of the vocal cords. This procedure is not without risk both for the patient (risk of dental breakage and bleeding during laryngoscopy) but also for the surgeon, because the cannula itself can obstruct his vision. It would be possible to do without one of them by setting up high-flow oxygen therapy (HFOT). This device has been widely deployed in continuous care and intensive care units, but is not yet the subject of much research in surgical units. The HFOT consists of oxygen cannulae delivering a mixture of gases at a high flow rate ranging from 20 to 70 liters per minute. The investigator want to evaluate through this study, the feasibility and effectiveness of setting up HFOT during procedures. The evaluation of this benefit compared to the standard method will be done using several elements including the collection of continuous saturation and blood analysis of capillary samples pre-, per- and post-operatively.

Participants needed: 610
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Feb 27, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Patient aged 18 or over. [+4]

Endoscopy of the pharynx, larynx and oesophagus surgery combined with another pr... [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Evaluation of Percutaneous Cryoneurotomy Compared to Surgical Open Neurotomy for the Management of Equinovarus Foot Deformity in Patients With Refractory Lower Limb Spasticity After Stroke

CRYOSTROKE study is designed : * to compare the efficacy and safety of percutaneous CryoNeurotomie (CN) versus surgical neurotomy (SN) on spasticity, 90 days after intervention, in post-stroke patients presenting with spastic equinovarus foot and, * to ensure that potential clinical effect/safety remain stable within time, with a 12-month follow-up.

Participants needed: 114
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Poitiers University HospitalUpdated: Feb 25, 2026Locations: 7
Eligibility criteria

Age ≥18 years old. [+8]

Patient with previous nerve procedures such as chemical neurolysis with alcohol,... [+9]