Papa Giovanni Xxiii Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Papa Giovanni Xxiii Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Real-World test of automated insulin system aims to improve blood sugar control for type 1 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks 300 adults with type 1 diabetes who use the Omnipod 5, an automated insulin delivery system, as part of their routine care. Researchers will compare blood sugar control—measured by time in target range and HbA1c levels—before starting the system and at 6, 12, an…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain combo may help kids recover faster after chest surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at two ways to manage pain in children having the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). One group received standard nerve freezing (cryoanalgesia) alone, while the other also had a nerve block near the diaphragm. Researchers will compare pain scor…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which needle path works best for hip surgery numbness?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests two different methods of giving a nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) to people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see which technique causes more numbness in the thigh area. Forty-four adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New belt may help doctors fine-tune breathing machines for tiny lungs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special belt that creates images of the lungs (Electrical Impedance Tomography) can safely help doctors choose the best pressure settings on a breathing machine for infants under 3 years old. The study included 14 children with various serious conditio…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC