Abscess

This study tests whether adding a light-activated blue dye treatment to standard abscess drainage can clear infection faster. About 120 adults with deep abscesses will get either standard drainage alone or drainage plus the dye treatment. The main goal is to see if the dye treatm…

This study tests a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure to drain pyogenic liver abscesses in 30 adults who cannot have standard drainage. The goal is to see if it leads to fewer complications, faster recovery, and lower recurrence compared to open surgery or needle drainage.

This phase 2 study tests whether adding methylene blue photodynamic therapy (MB-PDT) to standard drainage helps breast abscesses heal faster. Fifty adults with breast abscesses will either receive standard drainage alone or drainage plus MB-PDT. The main goal is to see how quickl…

This observational study will follow 50 patients with primary spondylodiscitis, a serious spinal infection, for one year. Researchers will track cure rates, pain levels, and daily function using standard treatments like antibiotics and braces. The goal is to understand how well c…

This study explores whether a blood test can identify the bacteria causing a brain abscess, potentially avoiding the need for brain surgery to get a sample. Researchers will compare the germs found in the blood with those found in the abscess during surgery in 15 adults. If succe…

This study will follow 75 adults who need root canal treatment or retreatment at a hospital dental clinic in Rome. Researchers will check how well the teeth heal using X-rays and symptom reports over up to 5 years. The goal is to understand success rates and how factors like over…

This study looks at two different sizes of double-lumen breathing tubes used during lung surgery. It aims to see if a smaller 35 Fr tube is easier to insert, keeps oxygen levels stable, and causes less sore throat afterward. About 60 adults having lung surgery will take part, and…