University College Dublin

This study tests whether semaglutide (Ozempic) helps people with HIV and obesity lose more weight than diet and exercise alone. About 80 participants will receive either semaglutide injections or standard lifestyle advice for 28 weeks. Researchers will also check how the drug aff…

This study looks at whether a 12-week online exercise program can reduce menopause symptoms and improve mental and physical health in women going through perimenopause or early postmenopause. About 90 women will be split into two groups: one does three 45-minute online exercise c…

This study follows 30 people aged 16–80 with obesity who are starting weight-loss medication. Researchers will track changes in hunger, fullness, cravings, and portion size using questionnaires and interviews at 0, 3, 12, and 18 months. The goal is to understand how eating behavi…

This study looks at two different facemasks (round and triangular) used with two hands to help newborn babies who need help breathing. Researchers want to see which mask causes less air leakage, so babies get the full breathing support they need. About 50 babies in the neonatal u…

This study looks at whether using a video laryngoscope (a tool with a camera) helps doctors place a breathing tube in newborns more safely than the standard direct laryngoscope. About 840 babies across multiple hospitals will be included. The goal is to see if video laryngoscopy …

This study tests a campus program called the UCD PLAN'EAT Living Lab to see if it helps university students eat more sustainable and healthy foods, like legumes and plant-based meals. About 520 students aged 18-30 will track their diets and take part in activities. The goal is to…

This study is looking at whether data from a Fitbit smartwatch (like heart rate, sleep, and steps) can help assess heart health and predict the risk of heart disease. Researchers will track 100 adults over time, comparing their wearable data with standard heart health measures. T…

This study looks at how blood sugar levels change during exercise in healthy adults and those with type 1 diabetes. Participants will cycle after a standard breakfast, and their glucose will be tracked with a continuous monitor and finger-prick tests. The goal is to see if the bo…