Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Clinical trials sponsored by Istituto Clinico Humanitas, explained in plain language.
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Water-Assisted scope may improve colon polyp removal
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a new method called underwater ESD for removing large, flat colon polyps. Instead of using gas to inflate the colon, doctors fill it with saline water. The goal was to see if this reduces complications like bleeding or perforation and improves complete removal. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI takes on nerve disease diagnosis: ChatGPT matches specialists?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether ChatGPT-4o could correctly diagnose polyneuropathies (nerve diseases) in 100 real patients. Researchers compared the AI's answers to those of nerve specialists and general neurologists. The goal was to see if AI can help non-specialist doctors make bette…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Fertility follow-up: what drives couples to try for a second child?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 5,800 couples who had a first baby through fertility treatment at an Italian clinic. Researchers wanted to see how many came back for more treatment to have a second or third child, and what factors—like age or frozen embryos—affected that decision. The …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI and MRI join forces to speed up cancer radiation planning
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether artificial intelligence and MRI scans could help automate the planning of total marrow irradiation, a type of radiation therapy given before a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers. Researchers aimed to reduce the 10-day planning time and be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC