University Of Padova

This study compares two types of pain blocks—TAP and ESP—for women having a planned C-section. Both use numbing medicine injected near nerves to reduce pain after surgery. The goal is to see which one works better for pain at rest 6 hours after delivery, and also look at pain lat…

This study tests a mobile app called FoodTraining that trains people to better control their impulses around food. It is for adults with obesity, binge-eating disorder, or bulimia who are already receiving standard treatment. Participants use the app for 4 weeks alongside their u…

This study looks at how the sedative dexmedetomidine changes brain activity and pain signals during general anesthesia. Researchers will monitor 60 adults having surgery to see how this drug affects special monitors that track brain state and pain. The goal is to learn how to bet…

This study looks at whether getting the labor pain relief you expected affects your risk of postpartum depression. Researchers will follow about 3,640 pregnant women planning a vaginal birth. They will compare depression rates in those whose pain relief expectations were met vers…

This study compares two computer-controlled infusion models (Minto and Eleveld) for delivering remifentanil, a painkiller used during general anesthesia. Researchers will enroll 100 adults undergoing surgery to see which model better maintains the right level of pain control, as …

This study is looking at why some women experience confusion or memory problems after breast surgery. Researchers will measure how much anesthesia medicine is given during surgery and see if it relates to changes in thinking skills. The goal is to better understand these post-sur…

This study looks at whether a quick ultrasound scan of the lower back can help doctors predict if placing an epidural during labor will be difficult. About 563 pregnant women who request an epidural for pain relief will get the scan before the procedure. Researchers will compare …

This study looks at a new alert system called HeartInsight that uses data from implanted heart devices to predict when heart failure might get worse, up to 42 days early. About 100 people with heart failure and a compatible device will be followed for 12 months. The goal is to se…