University Of Milan

This study looks at whether adding a small amount of a patient's own processed fat tissue during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair can improve healing and reduce the chance of the tendon tearing again. About 52 adults with full-thickness tears will be followed for at least 5 years…

This study tests how different forms of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) — in beverages or powders — affect ketone production, blood fats, and blood sugar in healthy adults. Twelve participants consume five different fat formulations on separate visits, and researchers measure t…

This study looks at how surgeons at one hospital in Milan choose hemostatic agents—medicines that help stop bleeding during heart and blood vessel surgery. Researchers will survey surgeons about their knowledge and compare it to a review of hospital records to see if actual use m…

This study compares a step-by-step protocol for stopping high-flow nasal oxygen therapy against usual doctor-led care in 148 adults with acute respiratory failure. The protocol uses oxygen levels and breathing rate to decide when to stop. The goal is to see if a standard approach…

This study looks at how chewing sugar-free gum for up to 18 minutes affects jaw muscle fatigue in 30 young adults, half with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and half without. Participants chew gum in 3-minute cycles, rating their fatigue and having muscle activity measure…

This study looks at whether people newly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways, which are tiny air passages in the lungs. Researchers will use a simple breath test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues before starting …

This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the blood of women with a rare lung disease called LAM. Researchers want to see if these particles can act as biomarkers to show how the lungs are affected. The study will compare women with different forms of LA…