University Of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, explained in plain language.
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New insulin system helps kids with diabetes stay in healthy range
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the TouchCare Nano automated insulin delivery system works for children and teens with type 1 diabetes in everyday life. Researchers tracked 76 kids aged 6 to 18 over about six months to see if the system helped them keep their blood sugar in a healt…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:40 UTC
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Team approach boosts weight loss in fatty liver disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining liver doctor visits, nutrition advice, and psychological support helps people with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) lose weight and lower their risk of heart problems. 286 adults aged 40-79 with MASLD and at leas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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Mineral water shows promise for fatty liver
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether drinking a mineral water rich in bicarbonate, sulfate, calcium, and magnesium could help people with a type of fatty liver disease called MASLD. 87 adults with MASLD were split into two groups: one drank the mineral water daily for 12 months plus foll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC
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New test spots hidden cancer cells in belly fluid
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new technique called OSNA to find free cancer cells in the abdominal fluid of 108 stomach and colon cancer patients. The goal was to see if OSNA works better than the usual lab test (cytology) for spotting early spread of cancer in the abdomen. The approach co…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:40 UTC
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VR headsets ease Pre-Surgery jitters in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether watching calming videos through a virtual reality headset could lower anxiety and discomfort in adults before planned surgery. Over 200 participants were split into two groups to compare the effects. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Heart fat may predict bypass outcomes in diabetics
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 150 people with coronary artery disease who had bypass surgery, comparing those with and without diabetes. Researchers measured the fat around the heart (epicardial fat) and checked for links to death and heart problems after surgery. They also tested if a di…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Gut check: could your bacteria predict heart attack survival?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 200 people who had a severe heart attack (STEMI) to see if the bacteria in their gut (microbiota) is different in those with high blood sugar versus normal blood sugar. Researchers collected stool samples before treatment, at 6 months, and at 12 months to tra…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC