University Of Aberdeen

This study tests whether taking dapagliflozin (a drug used for diabetes) daily during chemotherapy can reduce heart damage in breast cancer patients. About 70 women with low to medium heart risk will take the drug while receiving anthracycline chemotherapy. The goal is to see if …

This study looks for a genetic reason why some people get broken heart syndrome (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy), a condition that mimics a heart attack and is often triggered by intense stress. Researchers will analyze DNA from 700 participants, including people diagnosed in Scotland …

This study is testing a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), to see if it can detect changes in the brain within the first 24 hours of a stroke. The goal is to find out if FCI can identify brain tissue that might recover. About 40 adults who have had a str…

This study looks at how a mother's lifestyle—like smoking, drinking, or pollution exposure—can affect her baby's development in the womb and health later in life. Researchers will study fetal tissue from 1,200 pregnancies (7-20 weeks) to understand these effects. The goal is to f…

This study looks at how 'masking' (hiding autistic traits to fit in) relates to brain structure and eating disorder symptoms in autistic adults. Researchers will compare 50 autistic people—some with anorexia nervosa, some without—using MRI scans and questionnaires. The goal is to…

This study looks at how Semaglutide, a diabetes drug that also helps with weight loss, changes the amount of fat stored inside the heart and leg muscles. Researchers will use special MRI scans to measure fat levels in 60 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to understand if r…

This study looks at whether gum disease increases the chance of having a heart attack. Researchers will compare the gum health of 320 people—some who recently had a heart attack and some who haven't—while accounting for other risk factors like smoking and diabetes. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a simpler, cheaper type of MRI can spot signs of small vessel disease in the brain, a major cause of stroke and dementia. Researchers will scan 85 adults aged 50 and older who have this condition but no memory problems. The goal is to see if low-field …

This study is testing a new, specially built coil for a type of MRI scanner to see if it can take better pictures of the heart. Researchers will compare the new method with standard heart MRI in 150 people, including healthy volunteers and those who have had a heart attack. The g…

This study looks at whether eating iron-enriched microgreens can improve iron levels in women. Thirty healthy women (15 of childbearing age and 15 postmenopausal) will drink smoothies with these microgreens every day for 28 days. Researchers will measure changes in iron biomarker…

This study looks at why some young adults find it easy or hard to swap red meat for fish or plant-based foods. Researchers will track 30 participants' eating habits, health markers like blood pressure and cholesterol, and personal experiences over several weeks. The goal is to le…