NUTRITION

This study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see…

This study looks at how swallowing difficulties in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) relate to their nutrition and muscle function. Researchers will assess 34 ambulatory MS patients using questionnaires and physical tests. The goal is to better understand these connections to i…

This study looks at whether eating organic foods during pregnancy changes pesticide levels in the mother's urine and affects health markers like cholesterol. About 100 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to eat organic or conventional foods, following Norway's dietary guidel…

This study checks in on mothers and their children 20 years after a pregnancy diet trial. Back then, healthy pregnant women ate either a Mediterranean-style diet or their usual food. Now researchers measure heart health markers like cholesterol, waist size, and body fat to see if…

This study looks at whether weekly cooking classes can help adults eat better, waste less food, and feel less stressed. About 180 adults will attend in-person classes with cooking and tasting activities. Researchers will measure food waste and other changes over 10 weeks.

This study looks at a new slow-release protein product to find the smallest amount that keeps essential amino acids in the blood for 12 hours. About 21 healthy adults aged 18-40 will take part. The results will help decide the right dose for future studies on nutrition.

This study looks at how nutritional counseling and exercise affect telomeres—the protective caps on our chromosomes that shorten as we age—in elderly women. Researchers will compare women with and without obesity, measuring changes in telomere length and other aging markers after…

This study tests a 4-week group coaching program called FAVORes for caregivers of children in food-insecure households. The workshop teaches budgeting, nutrition, and how to find community resources. Researchers will survey 40 participants before and after the program to see if i…

About 11% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, which can affect their baby's growth and development. This study tests whether treating mothers with blue light therapy improves their infants' development and growth during the first year of life. Researchers will compar…

This study is surveying 2500 adults from Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain to explore how diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and social habits relate to physical and mental health. Participants complete an online questionnaire about their lifestyle and well-being. The goal …

This study is a small survey of 10 adults exploring how nutrition, mental health, and faith-based practices relate to recovery from trauma or PTSD. Researchers want to understand what helps people overcome life challenges after stressful events. The results will be used to design…

This study looks at whether three easy-to-use health checklists (G8, CARG, and Frailty scales) can predict chemotherapy side effects in people aged 65 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will also check if these scores relate to nutrition blood tests and the need for a drug …