There are about 20733 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Italy. 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.
Many patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair are prone to developing acute and chronic post-operative pain. The aim of the study is to show a possible correlation between pain and acute phase proteins in order to: - predict the severity of pain; - select most suitable pain relief therapy for the patient.
This study used a randomised crossover design to analyse the effect of three different experimental interventions - i.e. standard conditions, music and verbal encouragement - on performance in an isometric endurance task, comparing results between untrained and trained individuals. The interval between each intervention was set at seven days. The outcome measures are muscle activity and fatigue, assessed by surface electromyography, and task duration. Isometric endurance task requires participants to keep their arm flexed at a 90° angle while holding a dumbbell with a supine grip loaded to 80% of 1RM on the dominant side of the body. During execution, the back and head should remain in contact with a vertical wall, with the feet shoulder width apart and firmly planted on the floor. The bar is held with the dominant arm while the other arm remains in a neutral position close to the body. It is imperative to avoid any form of rocking or movement that would make it easier to maintain the position. The test officially begins when the bar is handed to the subject, who is already in the correct position, and ends as soon as the angle of the arm varies by more than five degrees from the starting position.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a multisystem rehabilitation program for Long Covid patients in two different settings. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Settings: Health resort and home-based. Participants: 72 Long Covid patients. Interventions: Patients were randomly assigned into two groups: Group A (n=36) received health resort intervention, and Group B (n=36) received home-based care. Both groups underwent a 5-week rehabilitation program, involving motor, respiratory, and cognitive exercises, two sessions per week. Outcomes: Assessments were conducted before (T0) and after treatment (T1), at 3 (T2) and 6 months (T3), including respiratory and physical function, handgrip strength, fatigue, pain, quality of life, psychological function, and satisfaction.
Improving maternal mental health is a worldwide health priority. Nevertheless, several scientific sources highlighted lack of empirical data which could drive clinical practice. The present project addresses psychobiological mechanisms leading to peripartum mental disorders. It focuses on one key risk factor for psychopathology, which is poor sleep continuity. The project aims to describe the link between maternal poor sleep quality and the cascade of events which may enhance vulnerability to stress and risk for mental disorders and to evaluate the efficacy of an online automated psychological prenatal intervention directed to sleep problems in preventing these negative outcomes.
This study aims to evaluate the activity and safety of the combination of platinum-pemetrexed based chemotherapy plus Lorlatinib in ALK positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) with exclusively extracranial disease progression on Lorlatinib. Platinum-pemetrexed based chemotherapy plus Lorlatinib will be administered for an induction phase of four cycles. Subsequently, patients with response or stability of disease at radiological assessment will start the maintenance phase with pemetrexed-Lorlatinib in 21-day cycles until progression, unacceptable toxicity, death, or withdrawal of consent.
The rationale of the study is to collect structured data in the neuropsychological, clinical neuroradiologic and neurorehabilitation fields in children/young people affected by congenital and juvenile myotonic dystrophy. Children affected by the congenital form (CDM1) present important brain alterations present since birth while, on the contrary, patients with the adult form of DM1 often present a degenerative, slowly progressive neurocognitive picture. Promising therapies that aim to correct the molecular mechanism underlying the symptoms of adult forms of DM1 are under development, but their potential role at the level of the nervous system and in particular in forms of CDM1 (which appears to be a distinct disorder of neuronal development) is also to be clarified. To this end, a better definition of neurocognitive profiles and their evolution is essential for the purposes of evaluating the effectiveness of experimental therapies.
Until twenty years ago physical exercise in muscular dystrophies was considered harmful to the muscle cells, inducing an acceleration of cell necrosis. In fact, it is now certain and validated that an active lifestyle and the practice of controlled and regular physical activity are to be considered therapeutic in neuromuscular pathologies with the aim of optimizing muscular and cardio-respiratory function and preventing atrophy In particular, it seems that the optimal care is extensive and can be carried out in a safe and controlled manner even at home. It is well documented that exercise has beneficial effects on muscle with increased strength and muscular endurance.
The goal of this clinical trial is to implement a personalized training program to prevent functional decline in frail subjects but not yet disable. The purpose of the project is to test the training in a subject at particularly high risk of entering the disabled condition. A total of 80 frail subjects, divide the participants into two groups "Divida Senso Group" (experimental group) and "Standard of care Group" (Control group) will be recruited. The expected outcome is to slow down a functional decline not only in isolation in the domains trained by the program.
Brugada Syndrome (BS) is an inherited heart condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest in young individuals. It's diagnosed through specific changes seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG). Currently, the only treatment option is a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Despite advances, much about BS remains unclear, including its genetic basis. This study aims to use advanced genetic sequencing and artificial intelligence to uncover new genetic factors contributing to BS. By understanding these factors better, we hope to improve risk assessment and treatment for affected individuals.
This study will be a multi-institutional, prospective, observational study of patients with localized primary AS of any site within ISG and RTR centers. Patients will be treated according to clinical practice of the center and according to ISG clinical recommendations on localized AS.