Catholic University Of The Sacred Heart

This study looks at whether telling people their genetic risk for heart disease, along with personalized advice, helps them adopt healthier habits. About 650 hospital staff members aged 40 and older will get genetic testing and a one-on-one meeting with a heart doctor. The goal i…

This study tests a zinc-based spray (Gel X) to prevent oral mucositis—painful mouth sores—in 130 people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Participants will use either the zinc spray or a sodium bicarbonate rinse. The goal is to see if the spray reduces how many people…

This study tests an internet-based guided self-help program for adults with chronic pain. The program uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people accept their pain and focus on living a meaningful life. Researchers will enroll 140 participants to see if the progra…

This study follows 300 people with oral lichen planus (a chronic mouth condition) for at least 6 months to see how often it turns into oral cancer. Researchers will also look for patterns and risk factors that might predict this change. No new treatments are being tested—the goal…

This study looks at how fat buildup in the pancreas (pancreatic steatosis) is connected to diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique to measure the fat and compare it with blood sugar and other health markers. The goal is to better predi…

This study looks at whether a polygenic risk score (PRS) can help predict the chance of developing ovarian cancer. Researchers will compare the PRS of 1300 Italian women with and without ovarian cancer. Participants will fill out a questionnaire and give a blood sample for geneti…

This study tests whether a brief virtual reality (VR) self-help program can increase hope and well-being in healthy young adults aged 18-30. Participants will complete five sessions: one in-person VR experience and four self-guided audio/video sessions. They will fill out questio…

This study aims to learn more about CANVAS, a rare genetic nerve disorder that causes balance problems, numbness, and dizziness. Researchers will follow 50 adults with the condition to track how it progresses and look for biological markers in the blood or other samples. The goal…