University Of Milano Bicocca

This study tests whether tilting a stroke patient's head down 15 degrees for 30-90 minutes before a clot removal procedure can improve blood flow to the brain. About 118 adults with a specific type of stroke will be randomly assigned to either the head-down tilt or standard posit…

This study is testing whether a single, high-dose radiotherapy session can safely control prostate cancer in men with intermediate or high-risk disease. About 58 participants will receive one focused radiation dose to the tumor, guided by MRI and imaging. The goal is to see if th…

This study tests a single, very high dose of radiation (17 Gy) to the prostate area in men whose prostate cancer has come back after surgery. The goal is to see if this precise, one-time treatment can control the cancer while reducing side effects. Fifty men will be enrolled, and…

This study looks at whether a special brain scan called FDG-PET can help doctors diagnose autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. Researchers will compare scans from 90 patients with the disease to scans from healthy people and those with A…

This study tests whether a combined program of exercises, education, and technology support can prevent disability in older adults (over 70) who are already frail. About 288 participants will either receive this program during their hospital stay and at home for 3 months, or get …

This study follows 1,000 adults in Lombardy, Italy, who have early memory complaints but no dementia. Researchers will use blood tests and annual check-ups over 5 years to see if certain biomarkers can predict who later develops Alzheimer's. The goal is to improve early detection…

This study explores whether gentle vibration on the hamstring tendons can improve how the knee moves and senses position. Researchers will test 35 healthy adults doing knee bends and extensions with and without vibration. The goal is to understand if this simple technique could l…

This study is testing a new monitor that tracks brain pressure over time in patients with serious brain injuries like trauma or bleeding. Researchers want to see if the pressure measurements can predict who will survive or recover well. The study will enroll 250 adults and follow…

This study will ask 2000 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in Lombardy, Italy, about their quality of life and how their hematology clinic is organized. Researchers want to see if different care models lead to better patient well-being. No new drugs or treatments are bei…