Istituto Auxologico Italiano

This study tested the drug metyrapone in 20 people with mild Cushing's syndrome who were not candidates for surgery. Over 24 weeks, researchers measured changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, bone health, and mental health. The goal was to see if metyrapone could he…

This completed pilot study looked at whether a placebo treatment — sham TENS combined with positive verbal suggestions — could reduce fatigue in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. 36 participants were enrolled. The main goal was to measure motor performance (numb…

This study tested whether learning Argentine tango can improve thinking, mood, and movement in people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Forty-five participants took either tango lessons or did general walking and stretching twice a week for six weeks. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether using MRI images focused on the heart's left atrium gives more accurate measurements of its size and function than standard methods. Researchers compared the new approach to the usual one in 200 adults already scheduled for a heart MRI. The goal was to s…

This study investigated why humans swing their arms during walking, a common but poorly understood movement. Researchers had 25 participants, including healthy individuals and those with conditions like stroke or Parkinson's disease, walk on a force-sensing treadmill. They measur…

This study interviewed 15 people with ALS to learn about unpleasant sensations or pain they experienced during clinical trial procedures. The goal was to identify which procedures cause discomfort and how long it lasts, so future trials can be more patient-friendly. Researchers a…

This study looked at 10 people who had ACL knee surgery 6-18 months earlier. Researchers tested whether the brain unconsciously stops fully activating the quadriceps muscle on the injured side, a phenomenon called 'learned non-use.' They used electrical stimulation, balance tests…

This pilot study looked at how focused sound waves (shock wave therapy) reduce muscle tightness in the arm after a stroke. Twelve adults who had a stroke at least six months ago received the treatment. Researchers measured changes in muscle stiffness, nerve signals, and arm funct…

This study looked at how women with anorexia nervosa perceive sounds they make themselves compared to sounds made by others. Researchers tested 31 women (some with anorexia, some healthy) by having them compare the loudness of tones they triggered versus tones triggered by the ex…

This study looked at how women with obesity perceive sounds they make themselves compared to sounds made by others. Researchers tested 37 women to see if the 'sensory attenuation' effect—where self-made sounds seem quieter—is different in obesity. The goal is to better understand…

This completed study looked at how COVID-19 infection changes hormone levels and markers of inflammation in 220 hospitalized patients. Researchers measured things like thyroid hormones, testosterone, cortisol, and vitamin D at several points during and after hospitalization. They…

This study measured the biological (epigenetic) age of 10 children with growth hormone deficiency before and after 6 months of hormone therapy. Researchers wanted to see if treatment changes how old their cells appear. The goal is to better understand growth hormone's effects on …