University College Dublin

This study compares two blood-thinning injections, tinzaparin and enoxaparin, to see which better prevents dangerous blood clots after weight loss surgery. About 180 adults having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs.…

This study tests whether a supervised strength training program can help prevent harmful weight gain and improve physical health in people recently diagnosed with psychosis who are starting antipsychotic medication. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either receive s…

This study tests a program called B2B&Me+ that uses a smartphone app and a personal health coach to help pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes. The goal is to see if this support—covering healthy eating, exercise, mental health, and baby care from early pregnancy…

This study explores whether a 6-week virtual reality (VR) program can help 50 adults with chronic pain learn about pain science and management. Participants will use VR to watch educational content and do guided exercises. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible, acceptab…

This study looks at whether wrapping probiotic bacteria in a natural plant protein helps them reach the small intestine and change the gut microbiome. Researchers will give 25 healthy adults aged 25 to 65 a yogurt drink with or without the probiotic for 28 days. They will measure…

This study looks at whether a fermented yogurt drink with probiotics can help good bacteria grow in the gut. Fifty adults aged 25 to 65 will drink the yogurt daily for 28 days. Researchers will check blood and stool samples to see how the bacteria affect gut health and brain func…