Federico Ii University
Clinical trials sponsored by Federico Ii University, explained in plain language.
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special fluorescent dye can help surgeons see better during a key surgery for achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder. The dye is meant to help spot tiny leaks in the esophagus that might otherwise be missed, which could make the surgery safer. Researcher…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Italian study checks if patients stick with new cholesterol pill
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well patients in Italy stick with their prescribed bempedoic acid treatment for high cholesterol in everyday life. It will enroll 1,500 adults already taking the medication to track how consistently they take it and how much it lowers their 'bad' LDL ch…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Diabetes drug put to the test: can it protect the heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is investigating whether adding the diabetes medication semaglutide to standard care can improve markers of inflammation and blood vessel health in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart disease. It will involve 80 participants who do not yet have e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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New hope for heart attack recovery: drug aims to shield Micro-Vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called ranolazine can help protect the smallest blood vessels in the heart after a major heart attack. It involves 100 patients who have had a severe heart attack and still have other significant blockages. Researchers will compare patients taking …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Daily pill trial aims to tame hormone disorder, boost health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is comparing a new once-daily pill against standard treatments for adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a lifelong hormone condition. It aims to see if the new pill, designed to mimic the body's natural cortisol rhythm, can better control the disease and r…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Italian study tracks Real-Life use of powerful cholesterol drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well patients in Italy stick with and respond to a high-dose cholesterol medication called alirocumab in everyday life. It will enroll 1,500 adults already taking the drug to track their medication use and measure changes in their 'bad' cholesterol leve…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Massive italian study tracks Real-Life use of new cholesterol shot
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well patients in Italy stick with and respond to a cholesterol-lowering injection called inclisiran in everyday life, outside of a controlled clinical trial. It will enroll 3000 adults already receiving the treatment to track if they get their shots on …
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Massive 5,000-Person study checks if italians stick with their cholesterol meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how well people in Italy stick to their prescribed PCSK9 inhibitor medications for high cholesterol and how effective the treatment is in everyday life. It will follow 5,000 adults already taking these drugs to measure how consistently they take them and ho…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 20, 2026 14:36 UTC
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Pregnancy diet study aims to stop the 'Allergy Epidemic' in kids
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can help prevent children from developing allergies by age two. Researchers will enroll about 276 healthy pregnant women and randomly assign them to follow either the Mediterranean diet or their usual d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Gut bugs for autism? probiotic trial targets common stomach troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a common probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) can help reduce stomach and bowel problems in children with autism. Researchers will enroll 50 children aged 4-12 who have both autism and ongoing gastrointestinal issues. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for personal diet clues in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why blood sugar levels after meals vary so much between people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will observe 200 participants to see how their diet, gut bacteria, sleep, and body chemistry interact. The goal is to gather knowledge that could one day…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Massive study maps diabetes heart risks across italy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 3000 Italian adults with type 2 diabetes to understand their risk for heart disease and see how well their current treatments follow medical guidelines. Researchers will observe patients during regular doctor visits without changing their…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:23 UTC