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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Personalized cancer vaccine fights deadly brain tumor
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized vaccine for adults newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, a very aggressive brain cancer. The vaccine was made from each patient's own tumor cells and given alongside standard chemotherapy and radiation. The main goal was to see if this combined appro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New brain scan may predict which hydrocephalus patients will benefit from surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special type of MRI scan, called DTI-ALPS, can help doctors better diagnose normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and predict which patients will improve with treatment. Researchers compared brain scans from 29 patients with suspected NPH to scans from h…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mindfulness-Based therapy shows promise for taming debilitating migraines
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special type of talk therapy to standard migraine medication could help people who get frequent migraines. The therapy, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), teaches mindfulness and coping skills. Researchers compared headache frequenc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to predict dangerous brain bleeds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to better understand Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), a brain blood vessel disease that can cause strokes and memory problems. Researchers will follow 200 patients over three years, using brain scans and blood tests to find biological signs that can predict how …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Study reveals hidden mental toll of Muscle-Weakening disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how often people with myasthenia gravis experience thinking problems like memory or concentration issues. Researchers observed 150 patients to see if these cognitive difficulties were linked to problems with work, daily activities, and quality of li…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC