I.r.c.c.s. Fondazione Santa Lucia
Clinical trials sponsored by I.r.c.c.s. Fondazione Santa Lucia, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Brain zaps may steady wobbly walk in ataxia patients Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- VR training shows promise for stroke recovery Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Gentle touch therapy tested for breast cancer arm swelling Results expected Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Zapping the brain while in VR: a new hope for social skills? Results expected Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Robot-Assisted walking may help spinal injury patients regain balance Results expected May 2027 (estimated)
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Mind-Controlled hand therapy shows promise for spinal cord injury recovery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a brain-computer interface (BCI) training program could improve hand and arm function in people with recent spinal cord injuries. Thirty participants used a system that reads brain signals during hand motor imagery exercises. The goal was to see if this …
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:58 UTC
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Stroke patients play games to reboot their brains
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device called MindLenses in 60 people recovering from a stroke. The device uses special lenses and fun computer games to help improve attention, memory, and thinking skills. Participants played the games during rehab sessions, and their progress was tracked fo…
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Virtual reality boosts mood in heart rehab, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) driving simulations to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart surgery patients feel less anxious and depressed. Sixty adults recovering from heart surgery took part. The results suggest VR can improve emotional well-being…
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could a zapping device help MS patients swallow safely?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a mild electrical stimulation device to standard swallowing therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble swallowing. 136 participants were randomly assigned to receive either real electrical stimulation or a sham device alongside …
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Robot-Assisted walking: does a Therapist's touch make a difference?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the interaction between a physical therapist and a patient affects recovery during robot-assisted walking training for people with spinal cord injury. 55 participants were split into two groups: one with high therapist interaction and one with minimal int…
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC