University Of Salamanca
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Salamanca, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test if lifting weights can turn back the clock for young psychosis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a 12-week strength training program can help slow down signs of premature aging in young adults (ages 18-35) who have recently experienced their first psychotic episode. Researchers will compare standard treatment alone to standard treatment plus exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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Can a special exercise plan fight Age-Related muscle loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a 32-week exercise program can improve muscle quality and physical function in women over 60. Researchers will compare a group doing supervised exercises three times a week to a control group. The goal is to see if the training helps maintain strengt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New program aims to strengthen the backbone of Alzheimer's care
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a 10-week program combining strength training and relaxation techniques for people who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease. It aims to see if this combination reduces physical frailty, anxiety, and the feeling of being overwhelmed better than r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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New ankle brace aims to help people walk more easily
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new ankle brace for people with long-term ankle injuries or nerve damage that makes it hard to lift the foot. Researchers want to see if wearing this brace for at least one month helps improve ankle stability, function, and quality of life compared to wear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:10 UTC
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Can a few extra weeks of exercise ease cancer Treatment's painful side effects?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a 12-week exercise program works better than an 8-week one at reducing nerve pain, numbness, and weakness caused by chemotherapy in people with colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 50 sedentary patients to participate in supervised strength trainin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Can lifting weights lift spirits for cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a 12-week physical exercise program can improve the quality of life, reduce frailty, and help with mental health for people being treated for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Researchers will compare a supervised exercise group with a home-based…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can brain exercises fight 'Chemobrain'? new study tests training for cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a structured brain training program can help breast cancer patients manage the thinking and memory problems often caused by chemotherapy, known as 'chemobrain.' Researchers will compare group training to individual training in 75 patients currently under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Nintendo switch games prescribed as mental health therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study will test whether using Nintendo Switch active video games (exergames) in physical therapy can help adults with mental health conditions. Twelve participants will either play exergames twice weekly for four weeks or continue their usual routine. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Game plan for life after sports: new program aims to ease athlete retirement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a 12-session mental health and education program designed to help elite athletes prepare for and adjust to retirement from their sport. It will involve 26 athletes who are either close to retiring or have retired within the last five years. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New High-Tech knee brace aims to boost stability and ease pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new knee brace designed to help people with long-term knee ligament injuries. Four participants will wear the brace for a month to see if it improves knee stability, function, and their quality of life compared to their usual brace or no brace. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists probe how exercise fights cancer from within
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why strength training improves the health of people with various cancers. Researchers will enroll 150 patients with lung, breast, colon, blood, or lymph node cancers. Half will do supervised strength training twice a week for 12 weeks, while the othe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists track hidden muscle loss in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how and why muscles weaken in cancer patients during a hospital stay. Researchers will measure strength, body composition, and fatigue in about 40-50 hospitalized patients using questionnaires, grip tests, body scans, and muscle activity monitors. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC