Fondazione Irccs Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milano
Clinical trials sponsored by Fondazione Irccs Istituto Nazionale Dei Tumori, Milano, explained in plain language.
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New combo may stop opioids from making pain worse after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving ketamine during surgery and methadone after surgery can prevent a condition called opioid-induced hyperalgesia, where painkillers actually make people more sensitive to pain. 113 adults having open colorectal surgery took part. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 29, 2026 14:17 UTC
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Desmoid tumor study: most patients may not need immediate treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 100 people with desmoid tumors (a type of non-cancerous growth) to see if a 'watch and wait' approach works. Instead of treating everyone right away, doctors only started treatment if the tumor grew over time. The goal was to learn how often tumors progress an…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 31, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Phone app could spot quality of life drops in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone platform could help monitor quality of life in 410 head and neck cancer survivors after curative treatment. The goal was to detect meaningful declines in well-being earlier and more easily than standard methods. The approach uses everyday ph…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 31, 2026 15:13 UTC