I.r.c.c.s Ospedale Galeazzi-sant'ambrogio

This study is checking how well ankle replacement surgery works when performed by surgeons who were not involved in creating the artificial joint. It will follow 100 people with severe ankle arthritis for at least 12 months after their surgery. Researchers will track pain, functi…

This study is testing whether a cold compression therapy device helps people recover better after knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, and how well the knee moves in 78 patients. The goal is to see if this therapy leads to less pain, faster recovery,…

This study aims to build a computer model that can predict how long patients will need inpatient rehabilitation after hip or knee replacement surgery for osteoarthritis. Researchers will analyze medical records from 400 patients who had surgery in 2018 to identify factors that in…

This study aims to understand how crystal deposits from gout and CPPD diseases build up in joints and blood vessels over a very long time. Researchers will follow 450 patients for up to 10 years, using regular check-ups and scans to see how the deposits change and if they are lin…

This study aims to create a detailed 3D printed model of the human spinal disc to better understand degenerative disc disease. Researchers will collect small tissue samples from 5 people undergoing spine surgery and analyze their genetic activity. The goal is to develop a more ac…

This study aims to understand how different types of professional sports affect bone health and metabolism over time. Researchers will observe 200 healthy, adult athletes from various sports by analyzing blood samples taken during their regular medical check-ups. The goal is to l…

This study aims to compare different laboratory methods for measuring vitamin D levels in the blood. Researchers will test samples from 200 people to see if a new automated method gives results that agree with the current gold-standard method. The goal is to ensure vitamin D test…

This study aims to understand how common dangerous plaque buildup is in the heart arteries of people who have a family history of heart attacks but no symptoms themselves. Researchers will use special heart CT scans and blood tests on 200 participants to see if these scans provid…