University Of Aberdeen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Aberdeen, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to sharpen detection of brain injury in kids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks thinking skills in 100 healthy children aged 6 to 16 over one year. By collecting normal data, researchers hope to create a more accurate way to spot cognitive changes caused by brain injury or disease. Participants must attend mainstream school and have English…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Study to uncover vitamin c needs of vulnerable care home residents
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how much vitamin C care home residents over 65 need each day for good health. Many older adults in care homes are low in vitamin C, which can weaken their immune system. The goal was to gather information to design a future trial on whether vitamin C …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Exercise may shield hearts of breast cancer patients on chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether exercise can prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients receiving a type of chemotherapy called anthracycline. About 70 women will be followed using heart scans and blood tests to see if exercise helps keep the heart healthy. The goal is to find ea…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:44 UTC
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Oat breakfast study reveals what your body keeps and flushes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what happens to the good and bad parts of oats after you eat them. Sixteen healthy adults will eat one oat breakfast and collect their urine for 48 hours. Researchers will measure how much of the nutrients and natural toxins from oats get absorbed and how quic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:51 UTC