Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Clinical trials sponsored by Istituto Clinico Humanitas, explained in plain language.
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Nutrition boost before surgery may cut complications in colorectal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving oral nutritional supplements along with a personalized diet before and after colorectal cancer surgery can lower the risk of complications and improve recovery. About 190 adults scheduled for minimally invasive colorectal cancer surgery will take p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:02 UTC
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Proton therapy aims to cut cancer treatment risks for young men
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests proton beam therapy for stage II seminoma, a testicular cancer that is highly curable. The goal is to see if this more targeted radiation can effectively treat the cancer while reducing long-term side effects and the risk of developing another cancer later in lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:36 UTC
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Knee surgery recovery: video lessons may be just as good as In-Person coaching
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if watching a video about exercises and recovery is as effective as meeting with a teacher in person for people having knee surgery. About 166 adults will take part. The goal is to see if the video helps patients feel more confident managing pain and moving bette…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New surgical technique may reduce pain and wound issues for rectal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to remove rectal cancer using minimally invasive surgery. One method removes the tumor through the anus, avoiding extra cuts in the belly. The other uses a small belly cut. Researchers want to see if the newer method leads to fewer wound problems and …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:03 UTC
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New study to see if keyhole lung surgery spares the heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how the right side of the heart responds to major lung removal surgery. It will compare two less invasive methods (VATS and robotic surgery) with traditional open surgery in 100 patients who already have heart or lung problems. The goal is to see if the le…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC