Papa Giovanni Xxiii Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Papa Giovanni Xxiii Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New pain combo may cut opioid use after Kids' chest surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 38 children who had surgery for a sunken chest (pectus excavatum). Researchers compared standard pain relief (freezing nerves in the chest wall) to that method plus numbing the phrenic nerve. The goal was to see if the combined approach lowers pain scores and…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:19 UTC
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New imaging method may help set ventilator for tiny lungs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special lung imaging technique called Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) can safely help doctors choose the best breathing machine pressure for infants and toddlers under 3 years old. The study included 14 children with various serious conditions li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC