University Of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, explained in plain language.
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Mineral water shows promise for fatty liver
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether drinking a mineral water rich in bicarbonate, sulfate, calcium, and magnesium could help people with a type of fatty liver disease called MASLD. 87 adults with MASLD were split into two groups: one drank the mineral water daily for a year along with a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:06 UTC
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Team approach boosts weight loss in fatty liver disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a team-based approach for people with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a type of fatty liver linked to heart risks. 286 adults received either standard care or extra support from a liver doctor, a nutritionist, and a psychologist…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:37 UTC
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New insulin system helps kids with diabetes stay in healthy range
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the TouchCare Nano automated insulin delivery system works for children and teens with type 1 diabetes in everyday life. Researchers tracked 76 participants over six months to see if the system helped them keep blood sugar in a healthy range and redu…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:46 UTC
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New test spots hidden cancer cells in belly fluid
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new technique called OSNA to find free cancer cells in the abdominal fluid of 108 stomach and colon cancer patients. The goal was to see if OSNA works better than the usual lab test (cytology) for spotting early spread of cancer in the abdomen. The approach co…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:09 UTC
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VR headsets ease Pre-Surgery jitters in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether watching calming videos through a virtual reality headset could help adults feel less anxious before planned surgery. Researchers compared anxiety levels and pain reports between people who used the headset and those who did not. The goal was to see if a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:12 UTC
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Heart fat may predict bypass success in diabetics
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 150 people with coronary artery disease who had bypass surgery, comparing those with and without diabetes. Researchers measured the fat around the heart (epicardial fat) and checked if it could predict death or heart problems. They also tested if a diabetes d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:01 UTC
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Gut check: could your bacteria predict heart attack survival?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined stool samples from 200 heart attack patients, some with high blood sugar and some without, to see if gut bacteria differ between the groups. Researchers tracked deaths over 12 months to explore whether changes in gut bacteria relate to recovery. The goal was t…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:51 UTC