Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria Aragón
Clinical trials sponsored by Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, explained in plain language.
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Fish oil and remote rehab: a new hope for long COVID sufferers?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of a special omega-3 supplement (LIPINOVA®) and a home-based exercise and education program can improve quality of life for people with lingering post-COVID symptoms. About 146 adults aged 18–70 who have had symptoms for more than 12 weeks w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil supplement tested for muscle loss in liver cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a daily EPA (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplement could help preserve muscle mass and reduce inflammation in 18 people with advanced liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. Participants took either the EPA supplement or a placebo for 12…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Parkinson's patients try virtual reality to steady their steps
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether an immersive virtual reality program can improve balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants in Spain will either receive the VR program or standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if VR can help with balance and reduce fall risk.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can video calls replace the physio clinic for shoulder pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether doing physiotherapy exercises at home via video call works as well as going to a clinic for people with rotator cuff shoulder injuries. 68 adults were split into two groups: one did supervised exercises by videoconference, the other in person. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New balance test aims to prevent falls in frail seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a Spanish version of the Frail'BESTest, a balance assessment tool, in 83 frail elderly people over 60 with mild cognitive impairment living in care homes. The goal was to see if the tool is valid and reliable for identifying balance issues that could lead to fal…
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC