There are about 36633 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in France. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
In the context of an aging population, preventing undernutrition and its associated risks in the elderly is a major challenge for the coming decade. Undernutrition, a recognized pathology of the elderly, has many negative impacts on the health and well-being of a person. It increases the risk of falls, fractures, pathological episodes and hospitalizations. It induces or aggravates a state of frailty and dependence, ultimately affecting the quality of life and life expectancy of the elderly. A decline in appetite and insufficient food intake are key factors in the risk of undernutrition. Contrary to popular belief, energy and protein requirements do not decrease with age and are sometimes higher for the elderly than for younger people. However, several studies have shown that caloric and protein intakes are lower than recommended for the elderly. This decrease in appetite is also accompanied by a decrease in micronutrient intake. Inadequate micronutrient intakes are associated with the onset or more rapid progression of age-related diseases. For example, inadequate intakes of lipophilic micronutrients (carotenoids, fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) are associated with a more rapid onset or worsening of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In order to prevent undernutrition, a major challenge is to allow elderly people with a poor appetite to cover their nutritional needs. Meal fortification, which consists of adding ingredients with high nutritional value to foods and beverages commonly consumed by the elderly, is a promising strategy. It allows for better adaptation to the preferences of the elderly, who are often reluctant to change their consumption habits. However, meal fortification remains largely unknown and underutilized. In parallel, several studies have shown that a high adherence to the Mediterranean diet, which is characterized by a high intake of these micronutrients, is associated with a 40% reduction in the risk of progression to AMD. Finally, there is a strong link between physical activity and nutrition to prevent muscle wasting in the elderly. Indeed, the results show that an intervention combining protein supplementation and physical exercise has a greater effect on muscle protein synthesis than protein supplementation alone. However, advancing age is frequently accompanied by a decrease in physical activity and an increase in sedentary lifestyle.
Psychotic disorders are often chronic conditions that lead to impaired functioning, quality of life and social integration. Current research and recommendations for good practice are moving towards early detection and intervention. It is recognized that this leads to better adherence, alliance to care and knowledge of pathology for the patient, especially in young patients. For more than a decade, early intervention services (EIS) are opened in France over an increasingly large territory. Still too few studies assess the impact of these structures in France. These EIS offer a multimodal intervention (social, professional, psychotherapeutic). The intervention of case managers (or care coordinators in french) seems to be the core of EIS. The case manager has a fundamental role in the process of recovery in coordinating each individual's treatment and ensuring continuity of care. The PEPsy-CM study aims to evaluate the effectiveness on the relapse rate of a 3 year Program for Early Psychosis based on Case Management (PEPsy-CM) compared to TAU in a population of young people with a FEP. A qualitative evaluation of case management practice in EIS seems essential to assess the impact of case managers under real conditions. Based on the Australian Good Practice Recommendations (EPICC integrity tools) and the case management practice manuals, the PEPsy-CM check-list questionnaire was developed to evaluate the practice of case management in the EIS in France. This check-list contains different 35 items. The final score between 1(poor) to 5 (good) is established to determine the quality of the case management. Qualitative data are also collected during the interview with the participants.
The main purpose of this study is to explore experiences and understand the unmet needs of people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) among those who are being managed with basal insulin and those who are insulin naïve in order to understand perspectives for a once weekly insulin option; including any potential barriers to being managed with insulin therapy overall. Study participants will be recruited to complete a 15-minute self-administered online survey.
The main objective of this study is to describe the management of children with rheumatoid purpura from admission to the pediatric emergency room to follow-up by primary care physicians after hospital discharge.
TITACIPPI (Tirofiban with Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Anterior Choroidal Infarction [ACI] and Paramedian Pontine Infarction [IPP]) study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of simultaneous infusion of tirofiban with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT + tirofiban group) compared to IVT alone (IVT alone group) in patients with ACI or PPI. TITACIPPI study is a retrospective, single-center observational study conducted from March 01, 2014, to December 31, 2022.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficiency of water biking training in hot (35°C) versus neutral (25°C) temperature water to elicite heat acclimation in healthy recreative athletes.
Verification of the performance and safety of the first row resorbable threaded anchor FIXIT® in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Non-interventional, prospective, non-comparative, multi-center study as part of the post-marketing follow-up of devices
The initiation of bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis requires an assessment of the oral status to prevent the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. This recommendation is sometimes a hindrance to the initiation of treatment or may be responsible for a delay in treatment or even the failure to initiate treatment. However, in the case of a severe osteoporotic fracture (femoral or humeral neck fracture, vertebral fracture or pelvic fracture), treatment must be rapid because of the major risk of refracture in the short term (multiplied by 5 in the 2 years following the fracture). In the rheumatology department of the Nice University Hospital, the investigator team take care of patients with osteoporotic fractures either directly in hospital or referred by the orthopedics department as part of a care program. For these patients, the team perform an etiological assessment, bone densitometry and evaluation of the oral status with dental panoramic and tele-expertise to determine if there is an indication to perform surgical care before starting the treatment. Therefore, the investigator aimed to describe the number of patients requiring dental surgery befor the initiation of bisphosphonate or denosumab treatment before to introduce treatment for osteoporosis
Propolis, a natural resinous mixture rich in polyphenols, produced by bees from a variety of plant sources, has shown significant therapeutic effects and may prevent the development of certain chronic diseases. Current evidence supports the beneficial effect of these bioactive phytochemicals on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and other chronic diseases. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of poplar propolis extract powder (PPEP) on glucose homeostasis and other clinical parameters in insulin-resistant patients (diagnosed by HOMA-IR index > 1.85 for men and > 2.07 for women).
Retroillumination photography is difficult. The reflections on the cornea and the lens are constant and prevent from obtaining a complete and clear image. Study team have modified a slit lamp intended to photograph the anterior segment of the eye in retroillumination by using a light source in the near infrared (780 nm), and a process which eliminates the reflections.