Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre

This study tests whether taking taurine, a common amino acid supplement, can improve blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give taurine or a placebo to 94 adults with diabetes for 12 weeks. The main goal is to s…

This study tests whether partially replacing animal protein with plant protein in the diet can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Over 24 weeks, 146 adults will follow either a plant-based diet or a standard healthy diet. The m…

This study compares two ways of screening for diabetic eye disease: one using artificial intelligence (AI) to read eye photos, and the other using human eye doctors. About 922 adults with diabetes will take part. The goal is to see if AI can speed up referrals and treatment, pote…

This study tests whether a group therapy program led by trained non-specialists can reduce depressive symptoms in young adults aged 18-24 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either the therapy group or a waiting list. The therapy focuses on im…

This study tests if a safe, at-home brain stimulation method (tDCS) works as well as the drug duloxetine for easing fibromyalgia symptoms like widespread pain, tiredness, and poor sleep. About 610 women will receive either real tDCS plus a placebo pill, duloxetine plus fake tDCS,…

This study tests whether a special blue light lamp can reduce depression and anxiety in new mothers. 150 women will take part, including 50 with postpartum depression who will receive either the blue light or a dim placebo light. The goal is to see if light therapy improves mood …

This study looks at whether people with stable heart failure whose heart function has improved can safely stop taking a specific medication called a mineralocorticoid antagonist (MRA). About 90 participants will either continue their usual medication or receive a placebo for 24 w…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can help sort medical referrals from primary care doctors to specialists more efficiently. About 934 referrals will be randomly assigned to either AI or human review. The goal is to see if AI can speed up decisions …

This study looks at whether giving doctors a special geriatric assessment for their elderly patients with type 2 diabetes leads to better treatment decisions. About 220 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to usual care or to have their doctor receive the assessment…