Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute

This study tests whether a home hospitalization program is safe and effective for people who have had a minor stroke or TIA (a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain). Researchers will compare home monitoring to standard hospital care, looking at rates of stroke recurrence…

This study tests a new approach for people with end-stage kidney disease who have very high levels of antibodies, making it nearly impossible to find a compatible donor kidney. The treatment uses a strong medication regimen to wipe out the patient's existing immune cells, then re…

This study follows 700 people with migraine who are taking newer preventive medications (anti-CGRP drugs) to see how their headache days and quality of life change over two years. Researchers will track monthly migraine days, disability, and patient-reported improvement. The goal…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) mindfulness sessions to standard treatment helps people with treatment-resistant depression feel better. Thirty adults aged 18-74 who haven't responded to multiple antidepressants will be randomly assigned to either VR mindfuln…

This study tests a simple, non-drug technique to reduce visible belly bloating in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or similar conditions. 100 adults who experience bloating after meals will be split into two groups: one learning special breathing exercises (biofeedback)…

This study tests a Spanish version of a questionnaire designed to identify emotional distress and unmet needs in adolescents and young adults (ages 15-25) recently diagnosed with cancer. Researchers will enroll 100 participants to see if the tool accurately detects psychosocial d…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can quickly identify bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) in people having a stroke. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with acute stroke and perform a standard C…

This study is for people with sickle cell disease or other rare anemias. Researchers want to use advanced genetic and blood tests to better understand each person's condition. The goal is to make diagnosis more precise so that treatments can be tailored to each patient. About 200…

This study follows 100 people in Spain with nemaline myopathy, a rare muscle disease, to learn how the condition changes over time. Researchers will use muscle ultrasounds and movement tests to track progression. The goal is to build a detailed picture of the disease to help desi…

This study looks at whether a moderate physical activity program (3 times a week, 60 minutes each) is practical for pregnant women facing social risks like low income or lack of support. Researchers will track how many women agree to join, why some say no, and what barriers they …

This study looks at whether using a blood test (sFlt-1/PlGF) to decide when to deliver can lower the number of labor inductions in pregnant women with mild preeclampsia at term. About 750 women will be randomly assigned to either standard care or marker-guided care. The goal is t…