Istituto Auxologico Italiano

This study looks at whether adding whole-body vibration sessions to a standard 3-week weight-loss program helps obese teenage boys burn more energy while resting. About 28 boys aged 13-18 will either get the vibration training plus the program or just the program alone. Researche…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called 'mirror-PAS' to help people who have had a stroke or suffer from phantom limb pain. The goal is to see if this method can improve movement in stroke patients and reduce pain in those with phantom limb pa…

This study tests a new approach to help people who have lost part of their vision after a stroke. It combines eye movement exercises with sound cues and mild brain stimulation to encourage the brain to adapt and possibly restore some sight. The trial enrolls 48 adults within 3 mo…

This study tests whether adding a special mix of essential amino acids and carboxylic acids (EAA-AC) to a low-calorie, low-protein diet helps people with severe obesity lose more weight and maintain muscle mass. Sixty adults aged 45-65 with a BMI over 35 will be randomly assigned…

This study looks at how full people feel after two types of weight-loss procedures: sleeve gastrectomy (stomach reduction) or a stitch procedure (OverStitch) for those who regained weight after earlier surgery. Researchers will use a water load test—where participants drink water…

This study looks at how healthy behaviors like exercise, diet, stress, and sleep are linked to heart health measures such as blood pressure and cholesterol. Researchers will collect information from 100 adults and children through questionnaires and simple health checks. The goal…

This study looks at whether changes in a gene called orexin are linked to the severity of eating disorders, depression, and sleep problems in women with anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare 60 women with anorexia to a healthy control group. The goal is to better understand …

This study looks at body composition, resting energy use, and physical activity in 60 teenage girls with anorexia nervosa compared to normal-weight teens. Researchers want to find the best measurements to define how far the disease has progressed. The goal is to improve monitorin…

This study aims to create and test new tools for diagnosing cognitive issues like dementia and psychiatric disorders. Researchers will work with 300 healthy volunteers and patients to develop tests that can be done in person, over the phone, or at the bedside. The goal is to make…

This study looks at specific fat molecules (sphingolipids) in the blood of women over 18 with anorexia nervosa. Researchers want to see if these molecules relate to hormone levels, mood, and eating disorder severity. The goal is to find new ways to personalize diet plans and impr…

This study looks at how certain thinking patterns (called metacognitive beliefs) show up in teenage girls with eating disorders. Researchers will compare 72 girls aged 12-17 who have an eating disorder with a same-age healthy group. No treatment is given; the goal is to better un…

This observational study looks at people with a rare condition called resistance to thyroid hormone (RTH), where the body doesn't respond properly to thyroid hormone. Researchers want to better understand the brain and heart effects, find ways to diagnose it earlier, and develop …

This study follows 220 adults aged 75 and older who have high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if brief episodes of very low daytime blood pressure are linked to serious events like falls, hospital stays, or heart problems. Participants wear a 24-hour blood pressure monito…

This study looks at 65 adults with obstructive sleep apnea to see how three weeks of breathing therapy (ventilotherapy) changes their thinking skills, blood markers linked to brain health, and overall well-being. Participants will take thinking tests, give blood samples, and answ…

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

This study looks at people whose blood pressure seems normal at the doctor's office but is actually high during daily life (masked hypertension). It compares two treatment strategies: using office readings versus 24-hour ambulatory monitoring to guide medication. Over 4 years, re…

This study follows 140 adults with ALS over up to 3 years, collecting spinal fluid and blood samples along with clinical data. The goal is to understand how biological markers relate to different forms of the disease. No new treatment is being tested; the focus is on improving di…

This study aims to create a reliable questionnaire to measure swallowing difficulties and throat discomfort in people with goiter or who have had their thyroid removed (thyroidectomy). Researchers will interview patients to develop the questions, then test the questionnaire befor…

This study surveys 208 people with ALS who have a specific genetic change (C9orf72 mutation) and their caregivers. The goal is to learn about their care, support, and quality of life to find ways to improve both. No new treatments are tested; instead, the study gathers informatio…