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Pediatric acute myeloid leukemias are disease with poor prognosis (overall survival of 60-75%) and high relapse rate of 35-45% require further understanding of the underlying biological mechanisms. The main objective of this study is to establish a biological collection to evaluate the genomic profiling of leukemic cells from primary blasts at diagnosis and/or relapse to improve identification of the main genetic hits involved in resistance and could predict a high risk of relapse. Other objectives include the study of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and ex vivo drug testing.
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Severe brain-injured patients need mechanical ventilation with tracheal intubation. After treatment of the acute neurological condition, weaning of the mechanical ventilation has to be initiated notably to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia and others complications. Nevertheless, extubation failure is very common in this population due to residual neurological impairment with airway control alteration. Guidelines about weaning of mechanical ventilation and extubation exclude brain-injured patients with a residual impaired consciousness. In 2017, a simple and pragmatic extubation readiness clinical score was validated in a prospective observational cohort study of 140 brain injured patients. (Godet et al. Anesthesiology. 2017 Jan;126(1):104-114) In this study, brain injured patients with residual impaired consciousness who succeeded a spontaneous breathing trial were extubated. In multivariate analysis, 4 clinical elements were associated with extubation success. A prediction score was determined using the odds ratio such as followed : 1. Deglutition: 3 points if present 2. Gag reflex: 4 points if present 3. Cough: 4 points if present 4. CRS-R Score, visual item \>2, 3 points if present, 1 point if not For a cut-off value of 9, extubation failure could be predicted with a sensibility of 84%, a specificity of 75%, a positive predictive value of 89% and a negative predictive value of 66%. In order to participate, brain-injured patients will have to succeed a spontaneous breathing trial and meet all inclusion criteria, including not being able to obey to command with no or minimal sedation. Using a stepped wedge randomisation process with intensive care units as clusters, patients will be weaned and extubated under usual care or using the extubation readiness clinical score. The authors' hypothesis is that this clinical score will allow physicians to extubate patients at the right time interval and prevent extubation failure in this frail population.
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After SAHa, approximately 28% of patients will present DCI. DCI is a major cause of death and disability and will condition the neurological prognosis. Its treatment is not really codified, because of the absence of scientific proof of good level. Milrinone, an inhibitor of type III phosphodiesterase, seems particularly interesting in the management of DCI. This molecule has indeed a powerful vasodilator action. In addition, its anti-inflammatory effects could inhibit the abnormal proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and the remodelling observed in patients with DCI via an action on interleukin-6. Finally, because of its positive inotropic effect, it is an interesting choice in these patients with neurogenic cardiomyopathy where the administration of catecholamines is to be avoided. Strong evidence for efficacy of milrinone in the treatment and / or prevention of DCI is still lacking. All patients will benefit from a computed tomography (CT) brain imaging at 48 hrs following aneurysm treatment to define baseline imaging. The standard care (SC) group will follow the recommended management of SAHa and will receive a placebo (intravenous glucose 5%) from day 4 to day 14. The milrinone (M) group will receive, in addition to standard care, administration of milrinone (0.75 μg / kg / min, intravenous) from day 4 to day 14. In case of suspicion of vasospasm and after ineffective effect of medical measures (euvolemia and increase in mean arterial pressure), an endovascular treatment will be possible. The occurrence of vasospasm will be monitored closely with clinical examination and cerebral tissue oxygen pressure (PtiO2). From day 4 to day 14, general and biological data, clinical examination will be collected daily. Intensive care unit complications (neurologic, pulmonary, cardiac and septic complications) will be collected. At 1 month, the volume of DCI lesions will be measured on CT scan. Neurologic prognosis, quality of life and mortality will be studied at 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and 1 year. Adverse events will be monitored closely.
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In Dermatology, assessment of people of color remains underrepresented in RCTs (\<10%) and guidelines. Acne affects around 9% of the population worldwide and negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem with anxiety, suicidal ideation and physical scarring. Main lesions associate comedons, inflammatory papules and pustules which grading of severity allows decision-making, e.g., topicals in mild acne and isotretinoin in severe acne. In darker skin type patients, i.e., Fitzpatrick phototypes IV-VI, acne-related pigmentation (ARP) occurs in 65% of cases which reflects either per- or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Whatever is the mechanism, ARP (number, size, importance of dyschromia) impacts the quality of life in such patients. In moderate acne, treatment is based on oral antibiotics for 3 months, i.e., doxycycline or lymecycline, with topical treatment like tretinoin targeting comedons (and potentially ARP). However, oral antibiotics first-line were developed in white skin patients only and never showed its efficacy in ARP. Moreover, doxycycline could be associated with new-onset hyperpigmentation in acne patients. Isotretinoin -acting on the sebaceous gland and therefore the most effective drug in acne- is only prescribed after failure of antibiotics according to the guidelines.The main objective: To assess the superiority at M6 of a treatment of moderate facial acne in skin of color patients with oral isotretinoin in first line compared to the current standard of care on the severity of ARP.Multicenter randomized controlled trial - open study. The number of subjects required for the trial = 420
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Congenital Nevus (CN) is a pigmented skin lesion present at birth, which grows in size as the child grows. It can vary in appearance and is classified by its size, from small (less than 1.5 cm) to giant (greater than 40 cm). CN is associated with genetic mutations, mainly in the NRAS/BRAF genes. A large CN can lead to several clinical issues, including: Risk of neurological disorders: Large CN can be associated with neurological abnormalities such as neuro-meningeal melanosis, hydrocephalus, or brain malformations. These conditions may cause early neuro-developmental delays. The risk is not well understood and requires further studies. Risk of melanoma: The risk of developing melanoma is higher for a large CN but remains low for smaller ones. Increased monitoring is necessary during the early years for large and giant CN. Psycho-social impact: Parents often experience significant anxiety at birth due to the cancer risk and social stigma. As the child grows, a visible CN may impact their quality of life, particularly socially at school. Management of CN remains controversial, especially for those of medium to giant size or with multiple satellites. There is an urgent need for further research to clarify best practices in monitoring and treatment, including the need for routine brain imaging and criteria for surgical intervention. Ultimately, this study aims to deepen our understanding of CN, its associated neurological and melanoma risks, and the psycho-social challenges it poses, while striving to establish clear, evidence-based guidelines for monitoring and treatment to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
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The investigators will compare the efficacy of the Bayesian based dose versus the dose determined in a usual empirical way based on each physician's experience. The primary endpoint is the Anti-Xa activity within the target range 28 to 30 hours after initiation of the treatment. This is an open labelled randomized clinical trial. The randomization will proceed during the inclusion visit by the local pediatric nephrologist or intensivist just before the first enoxaparin injection, administered within 24 hours post-transplantation. The investigators will conduct a national multicentric study with 9 inclusion centers which are all nephrology units specialized in renal transplantation.
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The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of inhalation of a mixture of ginger and lemon Essential Oils (EO) versus placebo in addition to conventional antiemetic treatments on the intensity of chemo-induced nausea during the acute phase D1 (H24) of its onset in patients with C1 haematological malignancies. This multicentre study will be carried out in 5 establishments (haematology and oncology care sectors), which represents a very high potential for inclusion. In addition, the investigator expect a very high acceptance rate for this study. In fact, in the context of CINV, this care strategy may meet a patient's expectation of symptoms (nausea, vomiting) that they find difficult to manage. Finally, it is known that patients in these care sectors are very keen on supportive care to improve their quality of life, so this is a potentially very interesting opportunity without any particular risk that is offered to participants in this study. A nurse and a doctor with a postgraduate diploma in aromatherapy are coordinating the team, with the support of a nurse trained in evidence-based practice research methodology. Institutional procedures drawn up by the team at Limoges University Hospital describe the general procedure for using aromatherapy in a scientific and safe way, the protocols that can be used to describe the operating methods, the traceability of the manufacture of the mixtures and their administration, and the evaluation of their effectiveness. Supporting documents, an information note and a monitoring sheet have been created and are being used.
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This study is designed as a multicenter, randomized, parallel groups, open-label, phase 3 study in subjects with untreated newly diagnoses Multiple Myeloma eligible for ASCT. 824 patients will be enrolled in this study from approximately 70 study sites. The 2 parts in the Treatment Phase are described below. Part 1: Induction/ASCT/Consolidation Phase (1:1 Randomization) After the screening period, patients will be randomly allocated (1:1) to either: * Arm A (standard of care arm): standard induction therapy with 4 cycles of D-VRd, followed by HDCT (Melphalan) + ASCT, D-VRd consolidation therapy * Arm B (experimental arm): standard induction therapy with 4 cycles of D-VRd, followed by elranatamab and lenalidomide consolidation therapy. Part 2: Maintenance Phase (1:1 Re-randomization) Patients will be re-randomized (1:1) and will enter the Maintenance Phase upon completion of consolidation therapy. * Arm C (standard of care arm): lenalidomide * Arm D (experimental arm): elranatamab
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FaR-RMS is an over-arching study for children and adults with newly diagnosed and relapsed rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). It is a multi-arm, multi-stage format, involving several different trial questions. FaR-RMS is intended to be a rolling programme of research with new treatment arms being introduced dependant on emerging data and innovation. This study has multiple aims. It aims to evaluate the impact of new agent regimens in both newly diagnosed and relapsed RMS; whether changing the duration of maintenance therapy affects outcome; and whether changes to dose, extent (in metastatic disease) and timing of radiotherapy improve outcome and quality of life. In addition the study will evaluate risk stratification through the use of PAX-FOXO1 fusion gene status instead of histological subtyping and explore the use of FDG PET-CT response assessment as a prognostic biomarker for outcome following induction chemotherapy. Newly diagnosed patients should, where possible, be entered into the FaR-RMS study at the time of first diagnosis prior to receiving any chemotherapy. However, patients can enter at the point of radiotherapy or maintenance, and those with relapsed disease can enter the study even if not previously entered at initial diagnosis. Patients may be entered into more than one randomisation/registration, dependant on patient risk group and disease status.
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Since the 30s, ECT has been a psychiatric treatment mainly used for drug-resistant depressive illnesses. Clinical studies have shown its therapeutic efficiency compared to standard treatments also in other psychiatric illnesses. Although efficient, ECTs also induce side effects. In France, there is currently no consensus on providing the suitest medical care. It is therefore important to review our nowadays health care models in order to maintain and improve the recommendations of the French National Agency for Accreditation and Evaluation in Health, the last of which date from 1997! Within this context, this project has the dual objective of (1) identifying ECT medical procedure in France and (2) developing research to evaluate and to improve the effectiveness of this treatment.
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