Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Clinical trials sponsored by Istituto Auxologico Italiano, explained in plain language.
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Keto diet showdown: can extreme Low-Calorie plan beat mediterranean for Long-Term weight loss?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) to a standard Mediterranean diet in 100 adults with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will track weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and artery health over 36 months to see which diet lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Thyroid surgery heart risk study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if thyroid surgery changes the thickness of the carotid artery, a marker for heart disease and stroke risk. It planned to follow patients before and after surgery, measuring artery thickness and tracking heart events. However, the study was withdraw…
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:04 UTC
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Anorexia's hidden toll: spine and posture under the scanner
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how anorexia nervosa changes posture and spinal flexibility in adult women. Researchers will compare 60 women with anorexia to healthy women of the same age using a special scanning tool. The goal is to better understand the physical effects of the disease, no…
Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:12 UTC