Universidad De Extremadura
Clinical trials sponsored by Universidad De Extremadura, explained in plain language.
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Dance your way to lower blood pressure? a trial puts zumba to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a 10-week Zumba-based exercise program can help lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension. Participants will either join three 50-minute Zumba sessions per week or maintain their usual lifestyle. Researchers will also measure changes in body…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Extremadura • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program teaches pain coping skills, shows promise for chronic sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program that teaches people with chronic muscle and joint pain how to actively cope with their condition using education, gentle movement, and behavioral strategies. 169 adults took part, comparing the program to usual care. The goal was to see if it could red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Extremadura • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Blood injection or simple exercises: which eases shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for partial tears of the shoulder tendon: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and a home exercise program. Forty adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three PRP shots or did exercises at home. Researchers measured pain, movement, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Extremadura • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Cuffing your leg during light workouts may boost muscle firing, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how using a blood flow restriction cuff during light knee exercises changes muscle activity in healthy adults. Twenty-four participants did the same exercise with and without the cuff while their muscle signals were recorded. The goal was to understand the im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Extremadura • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC