University College Dublin

This study compares two blood-thinning injections (tinzaparin and enoxaparin) to prevent 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 for 21 days after …

This study tests whether a supervised 12-week resistance training programme can prevent harmful weight gain and improve physical health in people recently diagnosed with first-episode psychosis who are starting antipsychotic medication. Forty participants will be randomly assigne…

This European study tests a program called B2B&ME+ that uses a smartphone app and personal health coaching to help pregnant women at high risk for gestational diabetes. 3600 women will be enrolled across four countries. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce diabetes and …

This study tests whether a 6-week virtual reality (VR) program can help adults with chronic pain learn about pain science and manage their symptoms. Fifty participants will use VR headsets for one hour each week to watch educational content and do guided exercises. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a special yogurt drink with probiotics can help good bacteria grow in the gut. About 50 healthy adults will drink the yogurt for 28 days. Researchers will check blood and stool samples to see how the bacteria affect digestion and overall health.

This early study tests whether wrapping a probiotic (L. rhamnosus) in pea-protein capsules helps it reach the small intestine and grow. Twenty-five healthy adults will drink a yogurt beverage with or without the probiotic for 28 days, and researchers will track bacteria in stool …