Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus

This small pilot study tested whether a proven voice therapy program could be delivered effectively through video calls (telerehabilitation) to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The therapy, called LSVT-Loud, aims to help people speak louder and more clearly to improve daily c…

This study tested a new, smart prosthetic leg for people with above- or below-knee amputations. The device uses sensors to read the user's muscle signals and has motorized knee and ankle joints that actively help with walking. Researchers checked if the advanced prosthesis was sa…

This study tested new devices designed to detect tripping and slipping in people with leg amputations. Eight participants who had worn a prosthetic leg for at least a year walked on special platforms that simulated trips. The goal was to find measurable signs that could predict s…

This study aimed to understand the personal experiences of people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and their bed partners as they start and use CPAP therapy. Researchers interviewed 24 Italian couples at different stages of treatment to learn what makes it easier or harder to s…

This study aimed to understand the health and well-being of people who work in the food supply chain, from farms to stores. Researchers compared 20 active workers with 20 desk-based workers, measuring their nutrition, body composition, stress markers, and quality of life. The goa…

This study observed 193 patients at high risk for malnutrition who were admitted to a rehabilitation hospital. Researchers tracked these patients for three months after discharge to see if receiving specialized nutritional care during their rehab stay reduced their chances of bei…