Federal University Of Minas Gerais

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) can lower inflammation and improve recovery in people with head and neck cancer who are about to have surgery. Participants take either HMB or a placebo daily for 30 days before their oper…

This study tests whether a 3-week cane training program can improve walking speed and confidence in people with Parkinson's disease. 26 participants will either receive cane training or do stretching exercises. The goal is to see if using a cane properly helps with gait and reduc…

This study tests whether inhaling lavender essential oil for four weeks can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression in women waiting for IVF treatment. 120 women will be split into three groups: one using real lavender oil, one using a placebo scent, and one receiving no scent. Th…

This study tests whether taking psyllium or fructooligosaccharide (two types of fiber) for six days improves bowel function in women with constipation. Twenty-five women will try each fiber and a control, keeping a diary and having a scan to measure how fast food moves through th…

This study tests whether a modified sports program (Sports Stars Brazil) combined with a context-focused intervention (PREP) can help adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) become more physically active and engaged. The trial will include 52 teens with ASD and measure ch…

This study looks at whether a nutritional drink with proteins and carbohydrates slows down how fast the stomach empties in people aged 60 to 90. Twenty-five volunteers will drink either the test formula or a plain carbohydrate drink on two separate days, and doctors will track st…