Universidade Do Porto

This study looks at whether 10 weeks of physical exercise can lower blood sugar and blood pressure in elderly people who have two or more health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, or depression. About 63 volunteers aged 60 and older will be randomly assigne…

This study tests a new program called SUN (Stand Up Now) for high school students in Portugal. The program teaches teens how to recognize situations where sexual violence might happen and how to safely step in to help. Researchers will compare students who take the program with t…

This study looks at whether exercises that focus on muscle control can reduce pain and improve knee function better than standard strengthening exercises. It involves 24 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral knee pain lasting over 3 months. Participants will do one of two exercis…

This study looks at whether a 20-week program combining Pilates with dual-task exercises (like walking while doing a mental task) can improve trunk strength, balance, and thinking in healthy adults aged 60 and older. About 67 participants will be randomly assigned to either the e…

This study looks at whether a dance program can help adults aged 50 and older stay physically and emotionally healthy. About 110 healthy volunteers will be placed into a dance group, an exercise group, or a no-activity group. Researchers will measure fitness, mood, sleep, and thi…

This study tests a material made from pig skin (porcine collagen) to thicken the gum tissue around dental implants. Fifteen adults will receive the graft, and researchers will measure gum thickness, pain, and quality of life over 12 months. The goal is to see if this approach imp…

This study looks at whether the Lighthouse Parenting Programme, a 20-week group course that helps caregivers better understand their own and their child's feelings, is practical and well-received by families involved with Child Protection Services. About 60 caregivers will either…

This study involves 850 participants and focuses on improving how doctors detect microembolic signals (tiny clots) in the brain using ultrasound. These signals can predict future strokes, but current detection methods are complex and vary between experts. The goal is to create a …