Istituto Auxologico Italiano

This study looks at whether adding whole-body vibration training to a standard 3-week weight-loss program helps obese teenage boys burn more calories while resting. About 28 boys aged 13-18 will either get the vibration sessions plus the usual rehab (diet, exercise, counseling) o…

This study looks at people with masked hypertension, where blood pressure is normal at the doctor's office but high during daily life. It compares two treatment strategies: one based on office readings and another based on 24-hour ambulatory monitoring. Over 4 years, researchers …

This study tests whether adding an essential amino acid supplement (EAA-AC) to a low-calorie, low-protein diet helps people with severe obesity lose weight while keeping muscle mass. Sixty participants aged 45-65 with a BMI over 35 will be randomly assigned to receive either the …

This study tests a simple 10-question scale designed to help neurologists quickly identify migraine patients who could benefit from physiotherapy. Many migraine patients have neck problems that make their headaches worse, but neurologists often lack time or training to assess thi…

This study tests whether combining a special audio-visual training with mild brain stimulation can help people who lost part of their vision after a stroke. Forty-eight participants in the early recovery phase will either get real or fake brain stimulation during daily 90-minute …

This study is testing how full people feel after two types of weight-loss procedures: sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach) and a stitch procedure (OverStitch™) for those who regained weight after earlier surgery. Sixty adults will drink water until comfortably full t…

This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique called mirror-PAS, which combines visual and motor signals to promote brain plasticity. Researchers will compare it to standard brain stimulation in 36 people with stroke-related arm weakness or phantom limb pain. Th…

This study aims to find small molecules called microRNAs in the blood that can predict how well two osteoporosis drugs (romosozumab and abaloparatide) work in postmenopausal women. Researchers will measure bone density and blood markers over 12 months in 42 women. The goal is to …

This study looks at how obesity impacts the physical abilities and daily activities of people over 65. Researchers will compare obese and normal-weight seniors using fitness tests and questionnaires. The goal is to understand how excess fat, combined with age-related muscle loss,…

This study watches 220 adults aged 75 and older who have high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if brief drops in daytime blood pressure (below 90 mmHg) raise the risk of falls, hospital stays, heart problems, or death. Participants wear a 24-hour blood pressure monitor and…

This study looks at specific fat molecules (sphingolipids) in the blood of women with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare these molecules between patients and healthy women, and see how they relate to hormone levels and mood. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to…

This study looks at how certain thinking patterns, called metacognitive beliefs, relate to eating disorders in teenagers. Researchers will compare 72 girls aged 12-17 who have an eating disorder with a similar group of girls without one. The goal is to understand if these thought…

This study will measure body composition, resting metabolism, and physical activity in 60 teenage girls with and without anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if simple body measurements can help define how advanced the disease is and guide recovery. The goal is to improve mo…

This study looks at young women with anorexia nervosa to see if changes in a gene related to appetite and wakefulness (the orexin gene) are linked to how severe their eating disorder is, whether they have depression, and how well they sleep. Researchers will compare these women t…

This study uses surveys to learn about the care, needs, and quality of life of people with ALS who have the C9orf72 mutation, as well as their caregivers. Researchers want to find out what support is missing and how to improve daily life for both groups. About 208 participants wi…

This study follows 140 adults with ALS for up to 3 years, collecting spinal fluid and blood samples along with clinical and cognitive tests. The goal is to understand how certain biological markers relate to different forms of the disease and its progression. This is an observati…

This study aims to create a reliable questionnaire to measure swallowing and throat discomfort in people with goiter or after thyroid removal (thyroidectomy). Researchers will interview patients to develop the questions, then test the questionnaire before and after surgery. The s…

This study is looking at how lifestyle choices like diet, exercise, stress, and sleep relate to heart health measures such as blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers will ask 100 adults and young people to fill out a questionnaire about their habits. The goal is to better und…

This study looks at whether people with obesity who also have binge eating or food addiction experience tastes differently than those without these behaviors. Researchers will measure sweet and salty taste thresholds in 300 participants and compare groups. The goal is to understa…

This study is working to create and improve tests that measure thinking skills, memory, and social understanding. Researchers will test these tools on 300 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with conditions like dementia or psychiatric disorders. The goal is to make…

This study follows 65 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to see how three weeks of CPAP therapy changes their thinking skills, blood markers of brain health, and emotional well-being. Participants complete memory and attention tests, give blood samples, and fill out questionnair…

This observational study will enroll 150 people to better understand thyroid hormone resistance syndromes, rare conditions where the body does not respond properly to thyroid hormone. Researchers will use genetic testing, blood analysis, and lab-grown cells to find better ways to…