Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona

This study tests whether injecting a corticosteroid (dexamethasone) into the tissue around the new hip joint during surgery can lower pain, nausea, and time in the hospital. About 110 adults aged 50-90 with a broken hip will take part. The goal is to see if this simple addition i…

This study tests whether listening to music during wound dressing changes can lower stress and improve satisfaction for hospitalized patients. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to either listen to their preferred music during the procedure or receive standard care. Resear…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help patients feel calm before heart surgery, reducing their need for anxiety medication. About 40 adults who request medication for pre-surgery nerves will try VR instead. The goal is to see if VR can provide comfort while …

This study looks at the best way to treat a specific type of broken elbow in people over 65 who are not very active. Half of the 84 participants will have surgery, and the other half will be treated with a cast or sling. The goal is to see which method leads to better pain relief…

This study aims to find the best dose of fentanyl (a painkiller) added to spinal anesthesia for planned C-sections. Researchers will measure how much extra morphine women need for pain in the first 24 hours and how well they recover. The study involves 63 healthy women having a p…

This study tests a new device that monitors injection pressure in real time during regional anesthesia for hand or forearm surgery. The goal is to keep pressure low to reduce nerve injury risk. About 34 adults will take part, and researchers will compare pressure peaks and block …

This study looks at whether adding AI-assisted education to standard migraine education helps people understand their condition better. About 140 adults newly diagnosed with migraine will take part. They will answer questions about migraine before and after education to see if th…