Irccs Policlinico S. Donato

This study looks at how Marfan syndrome affects the daily lives of 80 children. Researchers want to understand how the condition impacts quality of life, self-image, and the ability to manage their own health. Participants fill out four questionnaires to help doctors identify who…

This study looks at skin cells (fibroblasts) from 15 people with Marfan syndrome or other genetic aortic diseases to understand how aortic aneurysms develop. Researchers will examine how these cells move and behave, and which genes are turned on or off. The goal is to find marker…

This study looks at how muscles and tendons work in people with Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Researchers will measure muscle strength, use ultrasound to see muscle shape, and test nerve signals with gentle electrical pulses. The goal is to learn more about these rar…

This study tests a computer model that predicts whether a stent placed in the leg artery will break or fail. Researchers will follow 30 adults with blocked leg arteries who receive a stent. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient.

This study looks at how the nervous system works in adults with a rare condition called thoracic aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the chest's main artery). Researchers want to see if certain nerve patterns can help identify who is at higher risk for complications. About 139 participan…

This study aimed to create a new questionnaire (the PERSONAE scale) to measure how prepared adults are to self-monitor and self-manage their blood-thinning medication. The goal was to help doctors tailor education and support for patients who want to test their own blood clotting…

This study looks back at data from 100 adults who had hemorrhoid surgery. Researchers use machine learning to find patterns and group patients by things like age, health, and surgery details. The goal is to understand if these groups have different recovery experiences, which cou…