Catholic University Of The Sacred Heart

This study tests whether a zinc-based spray (Gel X) can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. About 130 adults receiving radiation will use either the zinc spray or a sodium bicarbonate rinse. The goal is to see if the spray reduces how…

This study tests whether telling people their genetic risk for heart disease, along with personalized coaching, helps them adopt healthier habits. About 650 hospital staff members aged 40 and older will get their genetic risk score and meet with a cardiologist for tailored advice…

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 participants accept their pain and focus on meaningful activities. Over seven weeks, participants complete weekly online modu…

This study looks at whether taking cold showers regularly can improve how people cope with stress. About 120 healthy adults will either take a warm shower with a 30-second cold blast at the end, or just a warm shower. Some will be told the showers are beneficial, others won't get…

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 tested—the goal is si…

This study looks at how fat buildup in the pancreas (pancreatic steatosis) is connected to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will use a special ultrasound technique to measure the fat and see how it relates to the cells that make insulin. The goal is to better u…

This study is testing whether a polygenic risk score (PRS) — a calculation based on many small genetic variations — can help predict a woman's chance of developing ovarian cancer. Researchers will compare the PRS of 1,300 Italian women, half with ovarian cancer and half without. …

This study is looking at 50 adults with a rare genetic nerve disorder called RFC1-ataxia or CANVAS, which causes problems with balance, coordination, and sensation. Researchers will take blood samples and skin biopsies over 12 months to measure markers of cell stress and damage. …