University Of Valencia

This study tests whether a special gel (hyaluronic acid) can help regrow bone lost to severe gum disease, compared to another gel (enamel matrix derivative) or standard cleaning alone. Sixty adults with deep gum pockets will receive a non-surgical deep cleaning plus one of the ge…

This study tests whether a daily natural supplement combined with a twice-weekly exercise program can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in adults aged 65 and older. Over six months, 60 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo, all while following th…

This study looks at whether a combination of physical exercise and a nutritional supplement (phenylcapsaicin) can improve body composition, metabolism, and overall health in adults aged 50-65 who are overweight but not obese. Participants will follow an exercise program and take …

This study looks at how scar tissue that forms after lumbar disc replacement surgery might help control excess spine movement. Researchers will measure spine motion before surgery and at 3, 6, and 12 months after. The study involves 24 adults aged 18–50 with chronic low back pain…

This study looks at whether a short patient history and physical exam can help doctors identify when low back pain comes from the sacroiliac joint, rather than relying only on X-rays or scans. Researchers will check if certain exam findings match the final diagnosis made with a n…

This study tests whether a virtual assistant (a chatbot) can help older adults aged 60+ complete a 12-week home exercise program. 70 participants will either use the chatbot for guidance or attend a standard in-person class. The goal is to see if the chatbot improves how often pe…

This study looks at whether using a blood flow restriction cuff during exercise can help reduce pain in people with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. 30 adults will try four different exercise routines with varying cuff pressures to see which works best for pain relief. The goa…

This study is testing a serious video game designed to improve emotional well-being in teenagers aged 12 to 16, both with and without chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes, asthma, and allergies. The game uses artificial intelligence to personalize activities that build coping …

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee surgery. About 40 adults aged 18 to 45 will be assigned to either standard rehab alone or standard rehab plus …

This study tests a physiotherapy program that combines gentle exercise with pain education for women with endometriosis. 62 women will be split into two groups: one gets the full program, the other gets only education. Researchers will check pain, movement, and quality of life ov…

This study is testing different materials that spread out pressure on the bottom of the foot to help heal diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will measure blood flow and skin temperature to see which materials work best. The study involves 46 people with diabetes, aged 55 to 75.

This study tests whether a natural supplement combined with a supervised exercise program can improve mood, sleep, thinking skills, and physical function in women going through menopause. About 90 women aged 45-65 will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 10 weeks, w…

This study looks at whether a program combining exercise and education can improve physical strength, daily function, and emotional well-being in women going through menopause. About 115 women aged 45 and older will take part. The goal is to find non-drug ways to manage menopause…

This study tests whether doing exercises guided by a smartphone or computer (telerehabilitation) works better than following a paper exercise plan for people with low back pain. About 30 adults with ongoing back pain will be assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at whether taking dance classes twice a week for eight months can help children with motor impairments improve their daily functioning and quality of life. About 30 children aged 3 to 14 who can follow simple instructions will be assigned to either the dance prog…

This study looks at how a single session of radiofrequency diathermy (a heat treatment) affects the belly muscles of postpartum women. Researchers will compare women with and without a condition called diastasis recti, where the abdominal muscles separate. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at how sleep apnea changes pressure in the brain and belly during sleep, which can affect how well a cerebrospinal fluid shunt works. Researchers will measure these pressures in 30 people with normal-pressure hydrocephalus to decide whether to drain fluid into th…

This study looks at how the part of a dental implant that sticks out above the gum (called the abutment) affects bone loss around the implant. About 180 adults who are missing back teeth will get implants with different abutment shapes (cylindrical or concave) and heights (2 mm o…

This study tests a mobile app designed to reduce the stigma around suicide and increase knowledge about it. The goal is to help people feel more comfortable seeking help. About 214 adults in Spain will use the app and report their experiences daily. The study does not provide tre…

This study looks at whether a year-long exercise program helps older adults (over 59) in a rural area stay active and healthy. Researchers will compare three groups: one that has been exercising for a year, one just starting the program, and a control group that is active but not…

This study is developing and testing a new questionnaire to measure the symptoms and quality-of-life effects of diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation) in women. Researchers will review existing literature, consult experts, and test the questionnaire with 125 adult women wh…

This study looks at a new way to measure pressure in the back part of the brain (posterior fossa) in people who have had a brain injury, stroke, bleeding, or tumor surgery. Doctors already measure pressure in the front of the brain, but that may not tell them what is happening in…

This study looks at how well physiotherapy students and their teachers agree on the students' non-technical skills—like teamwork, leadership, and communication—during clinical simulations. About 100 second-year students and their teachers will take part. The goal is to improve tr…

This study looks at how body mass index (BMI) changes over time in people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition where high pressure in the skull causes headaches and vision problems. Researchers want to find out how much weight loss might help control or ev…

This study looks at whether certain proteins in spinal fluid can help doctors predict which adults with chronic hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain) will improve after a shunt surgery that drains the fluid. About 150 participants will have their spinal fluid tested before su…