Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute

This study tested a simple, non-drug method to reduce belly bloating in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or similar conditions. 41 adults who get visibly bloated after eating were taught special breathing exercises (biofeedback) or given a placebo pill. The goal was to …

This study followed 75 people with cystic fibrosis (CF) for two years to see how many developed COVID-19 antibodies from infection or vaccination. Researchers wanted to know if CF patients are naturally protected or just avoiding the virus. The study collected blood samples and h…

This study looked at the bacteria in the mouth and gut of 126 people to see if those with serrated polyposis syndrome have different bacteria compared to people with other types of polyps or no polyps. The goal was to better understand what causes this condition and its link to c…

This study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse to find out how often they developed urinary incontinence afterward. Researchers measured stress and urgency leakage using questionnaires and also checked patient satisfaction. The goal was to better…