Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona

This study looks at the best way to treat a specific type of broken elbow in people over 65 who are not very active. Half of the 84 participants will have surgery, and the other half will wear a cast. The goal is to see which treatment leads to better elbow function, less pain, a…

This study aims to find the best dose of fentanyl (a painkiller) added to spinal anesthesia for planned C-sections. Researchers will measure how much extra morphine women need for pain in the first 24 hours and how well they recover. The study involves 63 healthy women having a p…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help patients feel calm before heart surgery, reducing their need for anxiety medication. About 40 adults who request medication for pre-surgery anxiety will try VR instead. The goal is to see if VR can provide comfort witho…

This study tests whether injecting a steroid (dexamethasone) around the hip joint during hip replacement surgery can help patients feel less pain, use fewer painkillers, and leave the hospital sooner. About 110 adults aged 50-90 with a broken hip will take part. The goal is to im…

This study looks at whether listening to music during wound dressing changes can help hospital patients feel less stressed and more satisfied. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to either listen to their favorite music or receive standard care during the procedure. Researc…

This study tests a new device that monitors pressure when numbing medicine is injected for arm surgery. The goal is to see if it helps keep pressure low and safe, reducing nerve injury risk. About 34 adults having hand or forearm surgery will take part. The device is compared to …

This study looks at whether adding AI-assisted education to standard migraine education helps people understand their condition better. About 140 adults newly diagnosed with migraine will take part. They will answer questions about migraine before and after education to see if th…