University College Cork
Clinical trials sponsored by University College Cork, explained in plain language.
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Digital clinic aims to ease life after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new survivorship clinic could help women manage symptoms and improve quality of life after completing treatment for early-stage breast or gynecologic cancer. Researchers enrolled 200 women who had finished their primary cancer therapy within the past y…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Needles vs. night sweats: acupuncture tested for prostate cancer side effects
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study explored whether acupuncture could help reduce bothersome hot flashes and night sweats in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. It involved 12 patients and aimed to see if the treatment was acceptable and effective at easing these specific sy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can better sleep slow memory loss? new digital therapy tested
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an online sleep improvement program is practical and acceptable for people with mild memory problems or early-stage dementia who also have trouble sleeping. Researchers enrolled 30 older adults to try the digital program, which teaches techniques to impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC