University Of Milan
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Milan, explained in plain language.
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Fiber fix? new combo tackles childhood obesity from the gut
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special fiber supplement, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle program, could improve gut bacteria and metabolic health in children with obesity. 36 children aged 8-14 took part for 8 months. The goal was to see if this approach could help contro…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:31 UTC
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Personalized exercise program aims to keep frail seniors independent
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a personalized training program designed to prevent functional decline in frail older adults who are not yet disabled. Researchers enrolled 80 frail participants aged 65 and older, dividing them into an experimental group receiving the personalized program and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:25 UTC
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COPD patients breathe easier with bioarginine supplement, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a supplement called Bioarginine, taken twice daily for 6 weeks, could improve breathing and daily life in people with COPD. 153 adults with moderate COPD and a history of smoking participated. The goal was to see if Bioarginine, when added to their regul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:31 UTC
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Gel eases pain after gum graft surgery, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a gel made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid to see if it helps the roof of the mouth heal after a gum graft. Twenty adults took part; half received the gel and half did not. Participants rated their pain and healing over two weeks, with checkups up to 60 days a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:17 UTC
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New study aims to improve how doctors remove breathing tubes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how doctors decide when to remove a tracheostomy tube (a breathing tube in the neck) from patients who no longer need it. Researchers reviewed the methods used at multiple hospitals and tested a scoring system to predict successful removal. The goal was to fi…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Real-World data on CPAP for COVID-19 lung failure collected
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 250 COVID-19 patients who needed breathing support with a CPAP machine. The goal was to see how well this treatment worked in real life and track outcomes like survival and need for a breathing tube. No new treatments were tested; …
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Digital vs. traditional: which dental impression is more accurate?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how accurate two digital dental scanners and a traditional putty mold are for making dental implants. Researchers compared 51 dental models from 42 patients who needed at least two implants. They found that all methods were accurate, with average errors less tha…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC