University Of Modena And Reggio Emilia

This study looks at whether the effort it takes to breathe can cause further lung damage in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will measure breathing effort using a simple nose pressure test before and after exercise. The goal is to find patients whose b…

This study aims to understand how a gene called HOXB7 and related molecules behave in the lungs and blood of people with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes lung scarring. Researchers will collect lung tissue and blood samples from 80 adults to look for biomarkers that mi…

This study observes 325 adults with acute breathing failure who are using non-invasive breathing support like high-flow oxygen or a mask ventilator. Researchers want to find out which patients end up needing a breathing tube. The goal is to better predict and prevent treatment fa…

This observational study in Italy will examine the link between work-related sun exposure and melanoma. Researchers will interview 300 people (120 with melanoma, 180 without) about their job history, sun habits, and protection use. The goal is to better understand how outdoor wor…

This study looks at 200 people with suspicious moles that are already scheduled for removal. Researchers will use a special microscope (reflectance confocal microscopy) to take detailed images of the moles and then compare those images with genetic tests from the removed tissue. …