Hospital Italiano De Buenos Aires

This study is tracking 145 adults with type 2 diabetes in Argentina who are starting semaglutide (either as a pill or injection) as part of their normal care. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, weight, waist size, and grip strength over 12 months, along with how sat…

This study looks at whether a low dose of ketamine, given as an IV infusion, can quickly improve depressive symptoms in adults who have been in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 6 days. About 50 participants will receive either ketamine or a placebo on two days in a row.…

This study tests whether a compressive cryotherapy device (Game Ready®) can reduce the need for opioid painkillers after total knee replacement surgery. About 74 adults aged 60-80 will be randomly assigned to use either the device or traditional ice packs four times daily for a w…

This study looks at low-grade gliomas, a slow-growing type of brain tumor, in Argentina. Researchers will review medical records from about 40 patients to find out how common these tumors are and how long people live after diagnosis. The goal is to better understand these tumors …

This study looks at whether giving more protein (over 1.2 grams per kilogram per day) to critically ill patients with acute kidney injury helps their kidneys recover faster or causes harm. Researchers will review medical records from 344 adults in five Argentine ICUs, comparing t…

This study is a registry for adults having surgery for colorectal cancer. Researchers collect medical information and store tumor tissue and blood samples to analyze genetic changes and biomarkers. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve future care. No new treat…

This study is creating a registry of 500 people with amyloidosis at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Researchers will track risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and survival over time to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested—this is purely an observat…

This study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …