University Of Coimbra
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Coimbra, explained in plain language.
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Can a beetroot juice boost fix your Brain's blood flow?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether drinking beetroot juice, which is high in natural nitrates, can improve brain function in people with early vascular cognitive decline. Researchers want to see if the nitrates in the juice can improve blood flow to the brain during thinki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Mind over matter: virtual therapy aims to ease Parkinson's burden
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new online group therapy program designed to help people with young-onset Parkinson's disease. The program uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help participants cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of living with the disease. Ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New therapy aims to help teens struggling with social fears and anger
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for teenagers who have social anxiety disorder or oppositional defiant disorder. The goal is to see if this single therapy approach can help reduce symptoms like intense social fear, disru…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New scan seeks to spot dangerous heart scarring before It's too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan to see if it can better detect active scar tissue (fibrosis) in the hearts of people with heart failure. Researchers will compare the new scan to the current standard MRI in 30 participants. The goal is to find a better way to monit…
Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:26 UTC