University Hospital Of Ferrara

This study is testing whether a common heart valve procedure called TAVI can be performed safely in hospitals that do not have on-site cardiac surgery backup. About 1,600 patients with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to get TAVI either at a center with or without…

This study is testing absorbable scaffolds—temporary tubes that support blocked heart arteries and then dissolve over time—in over 1,100 people with coronary artery disease. Researchers are tracking heart-related deaths, heart attacks, and the need for repeat procedures to see ho…

This study tests whether a 12-week program of physical exercise and cognitive training can improve quality of life, thinking, and mobility in adults aged 70 and older. 156 participants will be randomly assigned to exercise, cognitive training, both, or a control group. The goal i…

This observational study will follow 500 adults with suspected or confirmed endocarditis, a serious heart infection. Researchers will collect data on risk factors, imaging results, and treatments to understand how the disease has changed in recent years. The goal is to improve di…

This study looks at 350 adults with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia to find differences between those who have atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) and those who do not. Researchers will compare clinical tests, lab results, and imaging to better understand t…