Fondazione Del Piemonte Per L'oncologia

This study tests whether applying a surgical sealant (Progel Platinum) to staple lines during lung cancer surgery can reduce the time patients need a chest tube. About 160 adults having minimally invasive lung lobectomy for non-small cell lung cancer will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests a personalized, stage-based approach to treat rectal cancer while trying to avoid removing the rectum. 200 participants will receive either experimental chemoradiotherapy or minimally invasive surgery depending on their cancer stage. The goal is to preserve the r…

This study is testing whether eating a low-glucose, high-fat (ketogenic) diet for 7 days before a PET scan can make the scan better at finding a specific type of slow-growing lung cancer called lepidic-predominant adenocarcinoma. This cancer often doesn't show up well on standard…

This study is testing a jelly-based nutritional supplement in 52 people with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are receiving standard cancer treatments like chemo or radiation. The supplement contains ingredients like arginine, omega-3, and olive oil, and is taken twice d…

This study is testing a new surgical technique for breast cancer called endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy, done through just one small cut in the armpit. The goal is to remove breast tissue while sparing the nipple and avoiding a large scar on the breast. Ten women with early-…

This study follows 110 adults with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer to see how their nutrition and body composition change during standard cancer treatments. Researchers will measure food intake, muscle mass, and strength over time. The goal is to gather data that could late…

This study tests whether a structured recovery plan called ERAS helps people recover faster after surgery for cancer that has spread in the abdomen. About 300 patients across 20 Italian hospitals will be followed. The plan includes steps before, during, and after surgery to reduc…

This study is collecting stool and saliva samples from 2,500 people with colorectal cancer to look for patterns in bacteria and genetic material (microRNA). The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and predict the course of the disease. Participants provide samples at key poin…

This study is looking for better ways to predict who might develop or have a return of certain cancers, including breast, colon, ovarian, melanoma, and lung cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 850 participants to study genetic and other biological markers. The goa…

This observational study is testing whether a blood marker called miRNA371 can detect active germ cell tumors more accurately than standard imaging. Researchers will collect blood samples and perform scans on 100 adults newly diagnosed with germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if…