Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Clinical trials sponsored by Istituto Clinico Humanitas, explained in plain language.
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New proton beam study aims to cut cancer treatment side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests proton beam therapy for stage II seminoma, a testicular cancer that is highly curable. The goal is to see if this more targeted radiation can treat the cancer effectively while reducing long-term side effects and the risk of developing another cancer later in lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Nutritional boost before colorectal surgery may cut complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving patients special nutritional drinks and a tailored diet before and after colorectal cancer surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and improve recovery. About 190 adults with colorectal cancer who are scheduled for minimally inv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Knee surgery patients may skip the clinic visit with new video program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a video-based education and exercise program to standard in-person instructions for people recovering from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (knee surgery). The goal is to see if the video approach is just as effective at boosting patients' confidence in manag…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests if removing rectal tumors through the anus reduces pain and wound issues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to remove rectal cancer tumors. The newer method removes the tumor through the anus, avoiding extra cuts in the belly. The goal is to see if this leads to fewer wound problems and less pain after surgery. The study will review records from 190 adult p…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC