There are about 21062 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.
All consecutive patients undergone PTCA in the period between July 2013 and December 2013 are eligible to be enrolled. Study population are divided in : Group 1: smokers on dual antiplatelet therapy with ASA (100 mg once a day) and Prasugrel (10 mg die); Group 2: smokers on dual antiplatelet therapy with ASA(100 mg once a day) and Ticagrelor (90 mg twice a day); Control group: smokers on dual antiplatelet therapy with ASA(100 mg once a day) and Clopidogrel (75 mg once a day). Platelet function is evaluated using a validated method: the VerifyNow System (Accumetrics Inc., San Diego, CA), which is a point-of-care turbidimetry-based optical detection system that measures platelet-induced aggregation. These value are measured Platelet function, measured with the VerifyNow P2Y12. All patients on chronic dual antiplatelet therapy (>1 month) quit smoking for a 2 weeks period. Therefore PRU values are obtained at baseline (at the enrollment time) and after 2 weeks after smoking cessation. Platelet reactivity are expressed in P2Y12 reaction units (PRU). PRU values >240 are suggestive of high platelet reactivity. Primary outcomes: P2Y12 reaction units (PRU) at baseline and two weeks after quitting smoking.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and costs associated with the intravesical administration of combined hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulphate (CS) compared to the current standard management of recurrent urinary tract infections in adult women diagnosed with recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTI).
Non-randomized multicenter post-market study to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of the CE-approved Camouflage-coated self-expandable RESISTANT Camouflage stent system for revascularization of de novo stenotic lesions in the superficial femoral artery in 100 compliant patients suitable for stent angioplasty. The CE-approved device will be used according to its intended use. Beyond the standard of care no further interventions are scheduled. Therefore, this trial is subject to the exception to the rule §23b of the German Medical Device Act (MPG), which includes the national implementation of EC directive 93/42/EEC.
this study has the aim to analize the correlation between three different methods of mesh fixation ( using absorbable or non absorbable sutures or fibrin biological glue) and recurrance and chronic pain ,in the Lichtenstein anterior inguinal erniorrhaphy
To assess response to bronchodilation with tiotropium plus salbutamol in patients with severe emphysema and analyze relationships between bronchoreversibility response and semiquantitative computed-tomography based emphysema severity measures.
Second-line chemotherapy represents an option in gastric cancer, especially for patients with adequate performance status. Two randomized phase III trials comparing 2nd-line docetaxel with best-supportive care have reported a benefit in favor of chemotherapy. Capecitabine is a fluoropyrimidine carbamate, which has a broader spectrum of antitumor activity than other fluoropyrimidines. In gastric cancer xenografts. metronomic capecitabine inhibited angiogenesis, growth of gastric cancer and improved survival with less toxicity. Given its potential low toxicity, the combination of docetaxel and metronomic capecitabine needs to be evaluated to assess efficacy and tolerability in patients with advanced gastric cancer previously treated with a fluoropyrimidine-based and platinum-based chemotherapy.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with diffuse or multivessel coronary artery disease may benefit from the percutaneous implantation of the device ABSORB in larger extent with respect to the general population of patients undergoing percutaneous treatment of coronary artery disease.
to evaluate the incidence of delirium in patients with acute coronary syndrome and its correlation with adverse events
The purpose of this randomized study is to determine if the home SDHD is a suitable alternative to conventional dialysis performed in a dialysis center for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease from Peritoneal Dialysis (HAPD/CAPD). The adequacy of this alternative dialysis technique confirms that the SDHD at home is a viable option for patients coming from HAPD/CAPD and indeed support the clinical benefits of home SDHD compared with those of conventional dialysis: lowering blood pressure and lower use of antihypertensive drugs , improving the quality of life, maintenance of residual renal function related to a reduced risk of death and reduction in operating costs of dialysis and patient transport.
Elderly patients are generally underrepresented in the study populations of combination chemotherapy trials. In gastric cancer patients, oxaliplatin has shown a more favorable toxicity profile than cisplatin. A combination chemotherapy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) with oxaliplatin, mainly FOLFOX regimens, has been investigated in numerous phase II studies, using different doses and schedules, and has shown considerable antitumor activity. Insofar as toxicity is concerned, significant toxicities, including myelo-suppression and peripheral neuropathy, are a major issue for elderly patients. A modified FOLFOX regimen by omitting the administration of bolus 5-fluorouracil have shown a good profile of activity and tolerability in the elder population. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a modified FOLFOX (m FOLFOX) regimen for up to 8 cycles followed by capecitabine maintenance in elderly patients with metastatic gastric cancer and presenting associated disease(s)