Azienda Ospedaliero-universitaria Consorziale Policlinico Di Bari

This study looks at three different ways to take vitamin D in people with low levels. Participants will receive either a monthly shot, a pill every 15 days, or daily drops. After one month, doctors will check blood vitamin D levels and measure bone density to see which method wor…

This study tests a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (600-800 calories per day) in 14 adults with type 1 diabetes and obesity who use an automated insulin pump. The goal is to see if the diet can help them lose about 5% of their body weight in 4 weeks without causing dangerous drop…

This study compares a standard surgery (TURP) with a newer laser procedure (TPLA) for men with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. About 80 men will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the laser method works as well as surgery at …

This study tests whether high intensity laser therapy helps people with moderate leg muscle tears recover faster. 24 athletes with a specific type of muscle tear will receive either laser therapy or standard care. The main goal is to see if the laser reduces pain and helps them r…

This study tests whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee arthritis. Researchers will enroll 72 adults with persistent knee pain and moderate osteoarthritis. Participants will receive ESWT, a non-invasive treat…

This study compares high-intensity laser therapy with exercise to see which better reduces pain and improves hand function in people with thumb osteoarthritis. About 42 adults with thumb joint arthritis and at least moderate pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatm…

This study tests whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFs) to standard rehabilitation can better reduce pain, swelling, and sensitivity in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) of the foot or ankle. About 28 adults who have had CRPS for up to 3 years…

This study tests three approaches for easing the heel pain of plantar fasciitis: shockwave therapy, collagen injections, or both together. Researchers will track pain and foot function in 84 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal is to find which treatment offers the best symptom relief.