University Of Glasgow
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Glasgow, explained in plain language.
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Can krill oil help you lose fat without losing muscle?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking krill oil supplements while following an alternate-day fasting diet helps people lose weight while preserving muscle strength and healthy body composition. Fifty overweight or obese adults were randomly assigned to take either krill oil or a place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 09:12 UTC
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Can a berry and fiber diet tame a troubled gut? scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special 15-day diet high in fiber, fermented foods, and berries to see how it changes gut bacteria and is tolerated by people. It involved 36 healthy adults and adults with inactive ulcerative colitis. Researchers collected stool, blood, and survey data to lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Grocery gains: can carrying shopping bags build muscle?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if a simple, everyday activity—carrying heavy shopping bags—could help adults who don't do regular strength training. Researchers compared 45 inactive adults, with one group carrying bags twice a week and the other making no changes. They measured changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists ask: does breakfast change how you think about food?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if a person's recent eating state—being hungry or full—affects how they answer common questionnaires about their general appetite and eating behaviors. Researchers enrolled 33 healthy adults to complete these surveys both before and after eating a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC