Instituto De Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe
Clinical trials sponsored by Instituto De Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe, explained in plain language.
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Diabetes drug metformin tested as brain saver in Huntington's
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, could slow down thinking and memory problems in people with Huntington's disease. 60 adults took either metformin or a placebo for one year. Researchers measured changes in cognitive tests like symbol matching, word flu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Healing at home: new study tests In-House rehab for hip fracture recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a home-based rehabilitation program can help older adults (65+) recover walking ability after hip fracture surgery. Instead of staying in the hospital, participants received hospital-level care at home, including physical therapy and wound care. The s…
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 27, 2026 23:04 UTC
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Frailty check: simple score may predict One-Year survival in homebound seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a frailty index (a score based on health problems) can predict the risk of dying within one year for older adults (65+) who receive hospital-level care at home. Researchers followed 2,610 patients and compared the frailty score to another common measu…
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 02:13 UTC