Irccs San Raffaele
Clinical trials sponsored by Irccs San Raffaele, explained in plain language.
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New surgical patch tested to stop dangerous bleeding in aorta operations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is observing how well a special patch called PuraBond works to control bleeding during open surgery to repair the main artery in the abdomen (the aorta). It will include 100 adult patients in Italy who need this surgery for a bulging or blocked aorta. Doctors will appl…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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One-Shot wonder? trial tests single radiation dose for breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a single, high-precision dose of radiation is as effective and safe as the standard 5-dose treatment for certain early-stage breast cancers. It aims to see if the one-time treatment can control the cancer just as well while potentially being more convenie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Three-Drug cocktail aims to harvest stem cells for rare immune disease cure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination of three drugs (Ibuprofen, G-CSF, and Plerixafor) to see if it safely and effectively collects stem cells from the blood of adults with X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease (X-CGD). The goal is to gather enough healthy stem cells so they …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Faster heart scan tested as alternative to lengthy MRI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a faster CT scan can work as well as a standard MRI for detecting heart muscle damage and predicting future heart problems. Researchers will enroll 2,200 adults who need a heart scan for various reasons, like chest pain or heart failure. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New scan aims to spot prostate cancer more accurately, reduce unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, combined PET and MRI scan to improve the diagnosis of serious prostate cancer. Researchers want to see if this 'one-stop' scan can find more aggressive cancers while helping men with low-risk findings avoid unnecessary biopsies. The study will enroll …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Simple blood test could replace many brain scans for head trauma
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple blood test, which measures a protein called S100B, can help doctors quickly and safely rule out serious brain injury in people who come to the emergency room with a head bump. The goal is to see if this test can accurately identify low-risk …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could transform diagnosis of Women's painful condition
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better ways to diagnose endometriosis and adenomyosis, two chronic conditions that affect women's reproductive health. Researchers will analyze blood samples, genetic information, and ultrasound images from 530 women, using artificial intelligence to fi…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to prevent unnecessary pancreas surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to tell which pancreatic cysts are harmless and which might turn into cancer. Researchers will analyze samples from 800 people with these cysts, looking for patterns in their genes, environment, and body chemistry. The goal is to create a new t…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New Brain-Scan platform aims to spot Alzheimer's years earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new digital platform designed to detect very early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use non-invasive tools like brain wave monitors and eye-tracking devices on 100 participants, some with mild memory concerns and some healthy, over 12 months.…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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MRI scans aim to predict kidney cancer severity before surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI scan can accurately predict how aggressive a small kidney tumor is before a patient has surgery. Researchers will compare the MRI results with detailed analysis of the tumor tissue removed during the operation. The goal is to he…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Sharper scans: new tech aims to spot tiny liver tumors earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of CT scanner to see if it can find liver cancer that has spread from colorectal cancer as well as or better than an MRI scan. It will involve 100 adults with colorectal cancer who will get both scans. The goal is to see if this new scanner, which…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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New scan aims to spot hidden heart damage in lung disease patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of CT scan that can look at both the lungs and heart at the same time in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The goal is to find early signs of heart problems, which are common and serious in ILD but often missed until it's too late. Rese…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Zapping the brain and spine to steady Parkinson's walkers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of gentle electrical stimulation to the brain and spine can boost the benefits of physical therapy for Parkinson's disease patients who have trouble walking and balancing. 71 participants, including 51 patients and 20 healthy volunteers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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VR headsets may offer new path to ease chronic neck pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard neck exercises helps people with chronic neck pain or whiplash feel better. 72 participants will do rehab twice a week for 6 weeks, with half using a VR headset during exercises and half doing the same exercise…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:58 UTC
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Virtual reality at home aims to restore hand movement for MS patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a home-based virtual reality (VR) therapy program designed to improve hand and arm function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sixty participants will use VR headsets at home for 15 sessions over three weeks, with one group watching and practicing hand …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Listening to patients: can tracking daily life predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how different first-line chemo-immunotherapy combinations affect the daily lives and well-being of people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will ask 144 participants to complete regular online questionnaires about their quality of life, symptoms…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Massive medical image bank aims to unlock future disease clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of detailed medical scans and health information from 50,000 people. The goal is to help researchers discover hidden patterns in the images that could predict a person's risk of developing serious diseases like cancer or heart problems in t…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Researchers test ultrasound as new way to spot hidden bowel damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if special ultrasound scans can detect bowel scarring (fibrosis) in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare ultrasound images to actual tissue samples taken during routine colonoscopies from 50 adult participants. The goal is to develop bet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists track pancreatic Cancer's secret changes during chemotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how pancreatic cancer changes at a molecular level during standard chemotherapy treatment. Researchers will collect small tumor samples from 80 patients with non-metastatic pancreatic cancer before and after they receive chemotherapy. By analyzing th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study tracks deep vein treatments across europe
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large European database to track how people with serious deep vein problems in their legs are treated and how they do over 10 years. It will follow 100 patients who have newly diagnosed deep vein disease to collect real-world information on different trea…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists dig through old hospital data to connect bone health and metabolism
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the connections between bone health, muscle, and the body's energy use by analyzing existing hospital records. Researchers will look at past blood and urine test results from up to 1,000 adults to see how different biomarkers relate to each other bas…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Which procedure helps pancreatic cancer patients eat better and tolerate chemo?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn which of three standard procedures works best for treating stomach blockages caused by pancreatic cancer. Researchers will observe 250 patients who receive either surgery, an internal metal stent, or a newer endoscopic bypass procedure. They will compare …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Researchers dig into why some neuroendocrine tumor treatments work better than others
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some patients with neuroendocrine tumors respond better to treatments than others. Researchers will analyze medical records from 450 patients who received standard treatments to identify factors that influence how long treatments keep the cancer …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC