Irccs Policlinico S. Donato
Clinical trials sponsored by Irccs Policlinico S. Donato, explained in plain language.
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Women's heart failure: aggressive drug strategy put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether quickly starting and increasing heart failure medications in women after a hospital stay can lower the risk of death or another hospital visit within a year. About 360 women from 13 hospitals in Italy will be randomly assigned to either an intensive medic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:08 UTC
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Heart surgery gel may stop infections before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying Prontosan Wound Gel X during heart surgery can reduce the number of superficial wound infections. About 456 adults having planned heart surgery will receive the gel, and researchers will track infection rates during their hospital stay. The goal …
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:19 UTC
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Could cancer antibodies harm the heart? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find certain antibodies in the blood of people with metastatic breast or colorectal cancer. These antibodies, which target a protein found in tumors, might also affect the heart and raise the risk of irregular heartbeats. Researchers will test blood samples fro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:06 UTC
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Skin biopsy could reveal hidden aneurysm risk in gene mutation carriers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 20 adults with COL5A gene mutations to find out why some develop aortic aneurysms (bulging of the main artery) and others do not. Researchers will take a small skin sample and study the cells to see how they produce collagen and organize connective tissue. The…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Researchers dig into bone strength in rare connective tissue disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand bone density and fracture patterns in people with Marfan or Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Researchers will review existing medical records and bone scans from about 150 patients. The goal is to learn how these conditions affect bone health over time, with…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC