Catholic University Of The Sacred Heart
Clinical trials sponsored by Catholic University Of The Sacred Heart, explained in plain language.
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Psoriasis patients' satisfaction with biologic drugs doesn't always match results, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 52 adults with psoriasis who had been on biologic drugs for at least one year. Researchers used questionnaires to find out which medical and psychological factors, like personality type, affect how satisfied patients feel with their treatment. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:23 UTC
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Laser vs. scalpel: which biopsy heals better for mouth disease?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using a laser for oral biopsy in people with oral lichen planus leads to better healing and less discomfort than the standard punch scalpel method. 112 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The goal was to see if the laser is at lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Heart risk study for muscle disease patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 537 people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 to understand their risk of dangerous heart rhythms and sudden cardiac death. Researchers tracked participants for two years to see how many had major heart events. The goal was to find ways to predict who might be at…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Mask study: no big oxygen drop for dental pros
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether wearing FFP2/N95 masks changes oxygen levels or pulse rate in 60 dental professionals. Participants wore the masks while researchers measured their oxygen saturation and heart rate. The goal was to understand any breathing effects of prolonged mask us…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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VR headset helps doctors find calm: feasibility study shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short, personalized virtual reality (VR) experience could help general practitioners feel better and become more flexible in handling stress. Twenty-one healthy doctors used a VR headset for 10 minutes, then reflected on their values and planned action…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC