Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Clinical trials sponsored by Istituto Clinico Humanitas, explained in plain language.
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Genetic clues could lead to earlier prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new, more targeted screening approach for men who have a higher genetic risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers will follow 320 men with specific inherited gene mutations to see if combining a blood test (PHI) and a specialized MRI scan …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Study digs into which cancer treatments lead to fewer surgery complications
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks back at medical records to compare how often patients experience complications after surgery for rectal cancer, depending on which pre-surgery treatment they received. Researchers will analyze data from 266 adults who had different combinations of chemotherapy, r…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Doctors test new italian tool to track ICU recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating and testing an Italian version of a tool that measures how well intensive care patients can move. Researchers will use the tool with 100 ICU patients to see if it accurately tracks mobility recovery. The goal is to help healthcare workers better assess pati…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Doctors probe link between surgery blood pressure dips and patient recovery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand if periods of low blood pressure during a major pancreas surgery are linked to higher levels of a recovery marker (lactate) afterward. Researchers will observe 60 patients undergoing this specific surgery to gather data. The goal is to learn how to b…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC