Fondazione I.r.c.c.s. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Clinical trials sponsored by Fondazione I.r.c.c.s. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, explained in plain language.
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New immune therapy shows promise against deadly brain tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. 76 newly diagnosed patients received the vaccine after surgery. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can help delay cancer growth. While n…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Mind over migraine: therapy cuts headache days
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard migraine medication could reduce monthly headache days in people with frequent migraines (9-14 days per month). 64 adults were randomly assigned to receive either medication alone or medication p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 00:50 UTC
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200-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of brain bleeding disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 200 adults with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition where protein builds up in brain blood vessels, raising the risk of bleeding and memory problems. Researchers used brain scans, spinal fluid, and blood tests to track how the disease changes over t…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 00:51 UTC
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Brain fog in myasthenia gravis: new study reveals hidden struggles
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often people with myasthenia gravis have trouble with thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers surveyed 150 patients to see how these cognitive issues affect work, daily activities, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to better understan…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC