University Of Chile
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Chile, explained in plain language.
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Can bed cycling stop ICU Patients' muscles from wasting away?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if physical therapy can reduce harmful inflammation and muscle loss in critically ill patients who develop severe muscle weakness. Researchers will compare a special bed cycling program to standard physical therapy in 24 ICU patients. The goal is to underst…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a simple text and a discount get more people to the dentist?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find out if offering price discounts through WhatsApp messages can encourage more people to schedule and attend preventive dental check-ups. It will involve over 170,000 adults in Chile who haven't been to the dentist recently. Researchers will test different d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can your brain waves predict your Wake-Up time from surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand if a specific pattern of brain activity during surgery is linked to how long it takes a patient to wake up from general anesthesia. Researchers will observe 70 healthy adults having elective surgery, using a standard brain monitor to record activity.…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Scientists probe why elderly need less anesthesia: inflammation link?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why older adults often require lower doses of anesthesia during major abdominal surgery compared to younger patients. Researchers will compare 60 younger and older patients, measuring brain activity, anesthesia levels, and blood markers of inflammati…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC