Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Irccs

This study tested whether transferring gut bacteria from people who responded well to immunotherapy could help others with advanced kidney cancer. Fifty patients received either a fecal transplant or a placebo alongside their standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if this ap…

This study tested a non-invasive finger cuff monitor that predicts blood pressure drops during planned C-sections. 102 women were randomly assigned to either standard blood pressure checks or the new continuous monitor. The goal was to see if the monitor could reduce the amount a…

This study looked at whether mepolizumab 300 mg can improve sinus symptoms in 52 adults with EGPA (a rare inflammatory disease) and severe, hard-to-control nasal polyps. Researchers measured changes in polyp size, quality of life, and smell function over 12 months. The goal was t…

This study tested a training program for people living with HIV to help them become more active in managing their health. The program, led by psychologists, aimed to improve emotional and behavioral involvement in treatment, leading to better quality of life and well-being. 75 pa…

This study looked at 670 women who had a hysterectomy to see if spinal morphine works better than IV morphine for pain control. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for opioids after surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and side effects in the first 48 hours.

This study tested whether remote occupational therapy could help children and teens with Dravet syndrome improve their daily living skills. Fourteen families participated in online therapy sessions using the CO-OP approach. The goal was to see if telehealth could make therapy mor…

This study looked at whether people with mild-to-moderate psoriasis prefer using Wynzora cream compared to Enstilar foam they had used before. Thirty adults who had stopped Enstilar for at least 30 days tried Wynzora for 4 weeks. Researchers measured preference, satisfaction, how…

This study observed 150 adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph-negative ALL) to see how many develop serious fungal infections during the first weeks of chemotherapy. Researchers tracked infection rates and related deaths. The goal was to better understand this risk, not to …

This study looked at 20 adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (low oxygen levels) to see how different noninvasive breathing support methods affect lung function. Researchers compared standard CPAP and NIV with a personalized approach guided by the patient's breathing e…

This study reviewed data from 355 adults aged 20 to 95 who used a robotic platform called hunova® to assess their fall risk. The goal was to understand how well the platform works in a clinic setting to identify people at risk of falling. Falls are a major health issue, especiall…

This study looked at how drugs that interact with the body's natural cannabis-like system affect the movement of the colon. Researchers used colon tissue samples from 36 colorectal cancer patients to test these drugs in the lab. The goal was to understand how these drugs might he…

This study looked at whether a helmet or a facemask is better at helping people with acute low-oxygen respiratory failure breathe easier. Twenty adults were randomly assigned to try both methods. Researchers measured breathing effort and lung function to see which approach works …

This study interviewed 20 women to understand their feelings and experiences with membrane sweeping, a common method to start labor. The goal was to learn what women go through, not to test a treatment. Results will help doctors better support women during labor induction.

This study looked back at 316 patients who had one adrenal gland removed through keyhole surgery. It compared the standard laparoscopic method to a newer robot-assisted technique to see which was safer, more effective, and more cost-effective. The goal was to help doctors choose …

This study tested narrow dental implants for people missing a single tooth in the front of the mouth, where there isn't much space or bone. 17 patients received the implants using computer-guided surgery. The goal was to see how much bone loss occurred around the implant and how …

This study looked at 220 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is in remission to see how many also have disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers compared them to healthy children to find out if these gut-brain …

This study tested a simple method to confirm the position of a central venous catheter (a large IV) during heart surgery. Doctors injected a saltwater solution to create tiny bubbles and used an ultrasound on the chest to see how long it took for the bubbles to reach the heart. T…

This study looked at 70 men with newly diagnosed intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer. Researchers used special PET scans and blood tests to see if they could better predict how aggressive the cancer is. The goal is to help doctors choose the most effective treatment for eac…

This study looked back at the records of 100 women who had robotic hysterectomy to see if a spinal injection of morphine before surgery helped control pain afterward. Researchers measured pain scores using a simple scale. The goal was to find out if this type of pain relief impro…

This study looked at 320 people with atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) to see how genetic, biological, and imaging factors relate to the disease getting worse over 10 years. Researchers used ultrasound scans to track changes in the arteries of the legs and neck. The goa…

This study looked at 314 adults with small, early-stage papillary thyroid cancer who were scheduled for a less extensive surgery (lobectomy). Doctors checked lymph nodes during the operation and found that many patients had hidden cancer spread, requiring a second surgery to remo…

This study looked at 48 adults having major abdominal surgery to see if preventing low blood pressure helps keep the brain's oxygen levels stable. One group received standard care, while the other used a special monitoring system to avoid drops in blood pressure. The goal was to …

This study looked at how well a combination of two drugs (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab) works compared to standard pills (tyrosine kinase inhibitors) in 38 patients with liver cancer and cirrhosis. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and effective in everyday medical practic…

This study looked at how many coronary bypass surgeries cardiac surgery residents need to perform to become skilled at using two imaging tools that check the quality of new blood vessel connections during surgery. 80 adult patients having bypass surgery took part. The goal is to …