University Of Padova

This study is testing a mobile app called FoodTraining, which is designed to help people with obesity, binge-eating disorder, or bulimia nervosa strengthen their self-control around food. Over 4 weeks, participants will use the app alongside their standard treatment. Researchers …

This study is testing a smart alert system built into heart devices that warns doctors about potential heart failure problems weeks before they become serious. About 100 patients in Italy with special heart devices will be followed for one year to see if these alerts help doctors…

This study is testing a short, online self-help program designed to help university students who are feeling significant distress and are behind on their coursework. The program, developed by the World Health Organization, teaches skills for managing stress and improving well-bei…

This study aims to see if practicing on a realistic simulator helps new anesthesia doctors place epidurals more successfully for women in labor. It will compare 86 doctors-in-training, with half getting the special simulator practice and half learning the usual way. The main goal…

This study aims to understand how adding a drug called dexmedetomidine affects the brain's activity and pain signals during surgery. Researchers will monitor 60 patients undergoing general anesthesia using special brain-wave and eye-pupil measurements. The goal is to gather knowl…

This study aims to find out which of two computer models is better at guiding the delivery of a powerful painkiller (remifentanil) during surgery. Researchers will compare an older, commonly used model with a newer one in 100 patients to see if one leads to better pain control du…

This study aims to find out if a simple ultrasound scan of a pregnant woman's lower back can help doctors predict if placing an epidural for pain relief during labor will be difficult. Researchers will scan over 500 women before their epidural and compare the ultrasound images to…