University Of Aberdeen

This study is looking at how semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, changes the amount of fat stored inside the heart and leg muscles. Researchers want to see if semaglutide can shift fat away from these organs, which might improve health beyond just lowering bloo…

This study tests whether eating iron-biofortified microgreens in a smoothie every day for 28 days can improve iron levels in women. Researchers will enroll 30 healthy women (15 of reproductive age and 15 postmenopausal) and measure changes in iron biomarkers. It is an early, expl…

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can prevent heart damage caused by anthracycline chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. About 70 women aged 18-70 with low to medium heart risk will take either dapagliflozin or standard care during their chemo. The goal i…

This study looks at whether gum disease is more common in people who have had a heart attack. Researchers will compare the gum health of 320 adults—some who recently had a heart attack and some who haven't—to see if there's a link. The goal is to gather information that could lea…

This study aims to understand why some breast cancer patients experience 'chemobrain'—problems with memory, concentration, and thinking after chemotherapy. Researchers will track 50 patients before, during, and after chemo using brain scans, blood tests, and thinking tests. They …

This study tests two new, cheaper MRI methods to see if they can spot brain changes caused by small vessel disease, a major cause of stroke and dementia. About 85 adults aged 50 and older with early signs of the disease will get scans using both standard and low-field MRI. The go…

This study looks at how a mother's lifestyle—like smoking, drinking, or exposure to pollution—can affect her baby's development in the womb. Researchers will collect tissues and information from 1,200 pregnancies (7-20 weeks) to understand how these factors may lead to health pro…

This study looks at how autistic people who also have anorexia nervosa differ in brain structure and behavior from autistic people without anorexia. Researchers want to understand if 'masking' (acting non-autistic to fit in) is linked to eating disorder symptoms and brain changes…

This study looks at why some young adults find it easy or hard to replace red meat with fish or plant-based foods. Thirty participants aged 18-30 who eat a lot of red meat will try these swaps for 8 weeks. Researchers will track their diet, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood …

This study aims to find out if genetics play a role in who gets broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy), a condition that mimics a heart attack and is often triggered by intense stress. Researchers will collect blood samples from 700 people diagnosed with the condition i…

This study is testing a new type of MRI scanner coil designed specifically for the heart. Researchers want to see if it can take clearer pictures of heart damage in people who have had a heart attack. The study will involve 150 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart…

This study is testing a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), to see if it can detect brain changes within the first day of a stroke. Researchers will compare FCI scans with standard MRI scans in 40 acute stroke patients. Participants will also provide bloo…