University Of Cadiz
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cadiz, explained in plain language.
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Arginine drink may cut surgery complications in malnourished patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a high-protein drink with added arginine could reduce complications after colorectal surgery in 44 malnourished adults. Participants received either the arginine-enriched drink or a standard high-protein drink before and after surgery. Researchers tracke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Learning to stay strong: new program aims to fight frailty in seniors
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a special educational program called FRAGSALUD to help older adults prevent or reduce frailty. Frailty makes seniors more vulnerable to falls, disability, and other health problems. The program taught healthy habits and exercises to 235 adults over 65 who were a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Smartphone app boosts strength in MS patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) app could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) do strength exercises at home better than traditional paper instructions. Fifty-eight adults with MS followed a 20-week exercise program. One group used an AI app that gav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Parkinson's walk study reveals hidden fall risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how leg muscles work in people with Parkinson's when they walk forward and backward while also doing a thinking task. 30 people with Parkinson's and a control group were observed. The goal was to understand why dual-tasking increases fall risk, not to test a …
Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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Gut check: tiny bacteria may influence how we age
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the link between gut bacteria and frailty in 14 older adults (65+) who were frail or pre-frail. Participants joined a 12-month healthy aging education program. Researchers collected stool samples to analyze gut bacteria and measured frailty, physical function…
Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Can dragging a sled make you a better runner?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how adding sprint or resisted sprint training (like dragging a sled) affects running performance in 80 experienced runners. Over 8 weeks, researchers measured changes in oxygen use, speed, and running form. The goal was to see if these methods improve running…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Nursing students walk in Parkinson's Patients' shoes in empathy study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new training program for 84 nursing students to help them better understand and empathize with people who have Parkinson's disease. The program included online lessons, patient stories, and a simulation where students wore special suits to feel what it's like …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cadiz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC