Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Irccs

This study is observing 300 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who are receiving a combination of two drugs (fluoropyrimidine and bevacizumab). The goal is to measure how long patients live and how long the cancer stays under control. The study is not testing a new treatmen…

This study looks at whether the drug cenobamate can help reduce seizures in adults with autoimmune epilepsy, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will track 30 participants for 24 weeks to see if seizure frequency drops by at least half. The goal is …

This study is testing a reflex blood test to find primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) earlier in women aged 40 and older. When routine blood work shows certain liver enzyme elevations, the lab automatically checks for antibodies linked to PBC. The goal is to see if this automatic f…

This study looks at whether two blood markers, PLIN2 and RAB14, can accurately diagnose NASH (a serious liver disease) and advanced scarring, without needing a liver biopsy. Researchers will test these markers in 828 adults with NASH, type 2 diabetes, or obesity. If successful, t…

This study looks at whether using a special camera called optical coherence tomography (OCT) during heart artery procedures helps doctors make better decisions and get better results. About 3,200 people with various heart conditions will be included. The goal is to see if OCT gui…

This study is testing whether a set of memory and thinking tests, usually done in person, can be given remotely over a video call. Researchers will compare results from in-person and remote versions to see if they match. If it works, it could make dementia assessments easier for …

This study tests a surgical technique called a jejunal pouch in 26 adults who need their entire stomach removed due to cancer or a high-risk gene mutation. The pouch is created from a section of the small intestine to replace the stomach's reservoir function. The goal is to reduc…

This study tests two types of nerve blocks to control pain after lung surgery. About 28 adults having lung surgery will get either a Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane block or an Intercostal Nerve block. The goal is to see which block reduces pain, lowers the need for…

This study will survey directors of dental programs at Italian universities to find out if sleep medicine is part of the curriculum. The goal is to understand how much future dentists learn about sleep-disordered breathing like sleep apnea. About 70 program directors will answer …

This study looks at how a type of medication called PPAR agonists affects blood sugar levels in 30 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and other metabolic markers over three months. The goal is to…

This study looks at how common Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) is in people with vision loss from conditions like macular degeneration or glaucoma. CBS causes complex visual hallucinations without mental illness. Researchers will survey 640 participants to measure how often it happ…

This study is testing a new way to care for people with rare diseases. It will use advanced genetic testing and a team of specialists to help diagnose patients faster and coordinate their care better. The study involves 136 participants with certain rare diseases and aims to redu…

This study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…

This study tests whether thin slices of ovarian tumors, kept alive in the lab, can predict how a patient will respond to chemotherapy. Researchers will take tumor samples from 48 women with advanced ovarian cancer during surgery. They will then expose the slices to different drug…

This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tiny bits of tumor DNA (called ctDNA) can help doctors decide who needs extra treatment after ovarian cancer surgery. Researchers will analyze stored blood samples from 50 patients taken before and after surgery. The goal …

This study tests a simple, 15-minute neurological exam for babies up to 24 months old to find early signs of brain or nerve problems. Researchers will check if the exam works well in 300 children at a hospital in Italy. The goal is to help doctors identify kids who need extra car…

This study looks at how many adults in hospital wards and long-term care facilities need palliative care on a specific day (November 11). Researchers will collect information from about 3,000 participants about their health, symptoms, and comfort. The goal is to get a clear pictu…

This study tests a new camera-based system called HERO that uses artificial intelligence to measure heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and even detect pain or emotions in hospital patients. About 100 adults with heart conditions will be monitored with both the camera and stand…

This observational study will enroll 40 adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) to understand how muscle degeneration affects movement. Researchers will use MRI to assess muscle health and 3D motion capture to analyze walking and posture. The goal is to create a…

This study is testing whether a questionnaire originally designed for COPD patients can be adapted to measure self-care in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will enroll 156 adults with IPF to see if the tool accurately captures how well patients manage …

This study looks at how the Takeda dengue vaccine (TAK-003) activates T-cells, a key part of the immune system. Researchers will vaccinate 30 healthy adults and analyze their T-cell and antibody responses over 26 weeks. The goal is to find reliable markers of protection, which co…