University Of Avignon
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Avignon, explained in plain language.
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Pepper compound may fire up teens' fat-burning furnace
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a natural supplement called capsinoid, found in sweet peppers and chilies, can activate brown fat in obese adolescents. Brown fat helps burn calories to produce heat, which may aid weight control. Researchers will measure temperature and blood flow in the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Avignon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:27 UTC
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Dialysis patients may get heart boost from exercise with blood flow cuffs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing light exercise with a blood flow restriction cuff during dialysis can reduce heart strain and improve heart function better than standard care or exercise alone. About 108 adults on dialysis will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: usual di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Avignon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:39 UTC
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Micro-Workouts: a game changer for obese teens?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding very short, intense exercises called 'exercise-snacks' to a standard weight-management program can improve physical fitness in obese adolescents. Forty-eight teens will either do six mini-workouts daily for three weeks plus usual care, or just usua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Avignon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists use 3D echo to peek inside Athletes' hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares the hearts of 80 endurance athletes and 80 sedentary people using advanced 3D ultrasound. Researchers want to understand how exercise changes the heart's shape, blood flow, and pumping efficiency. No treatments or medications are involved—just observation and …
Sponsor: University of Avignon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:45 UTC