University Of Pisa
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Pisa, explained in plain language.
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Scientists track Year-Long body changes from extreme diet
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed study aimed to understand the long-term effects of a very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) on people with obesity. It followed 17 participants for 6 to 12 months to see how the diet changed their body weight, body composition, and daily energy use. The mai…
Sponsor: University of Pisa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a common brain chemical soothe your gut? small study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a food supplement containing GABA (a natural brain chemical) and lemon balm could improve quality of life and ease abdominal discomfort in people with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). Twenty participants took either the supplement o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pisa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC