I.r.c.c.s. Fondazione Santa Lucia

This study tests a new way to help people with cerebellar diseases (either present from birth or developed later) improve their ability to predict others' actions and emotions. Sixty participants will undergo eight sessions of virtual reality training while receiving either real …

This study tests whether combining two types of non-invasive brain stimulation can improve balance and coordination in people with ataxia, a condition that affects movement. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with a confirmed ataxia diagnosis. Participants will receive a combinati…

This study tests whether a virtual reality system that helps move a virtual hand using muscle signals, combined with mild brain stimulation, can improve arm function in stroke survivors. 45 people who had a mild to moderate stroke will try this approach. The goal is to see if thi…

This pilot study tests whether a virtual reality program that stimulates the visual and balance systems can help stroke survivors improve their balance and walking. 38 participants, at least 6 months past their stroke, will be randomly assigned to either the real VR training or a…

This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique that combines magnetic and electrical pulses to target brain networks involved in memory. Researchers will enroll 60 people with mild Alzheimer's to see if this approach can improve thinking and daily function. The …

This study tests a special massage technique called 'Gentle Touch' to see if it can reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) in women who had breast cancer surgery. Thirty-six women aged 30 to 75 will receive either Gentle Touch or standard care twice a week for five weeks. The goal is t…

This pilot study tests whether a supplement called Glialia can help people with persistent postural dizziness (PPPD). The trial will include 20 PPPD patients and 10 healthy controls, all of whom will take either Glialia or a placebo daily for 60 days. Researchers will measure bra…