University Of Sao Paulo
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Sao Paulo, explained in plain language.
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Smartphone AI aims to take the guesswork out of diabetes care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new smartphone tool called Tia Bete that uses artificial intelligence to help people with type 1 diabetes. The AI helps count carbohydrates in meals and suggests insulin doses in real-time. Researchers want to see if using this tool for six months improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Shoulder surgery showdown: which fix stops dislocations best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two established bone graft surgeries for people who keep dislocating their shoulder. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the Latarjet or the Modified Eden-Hybinette procedure. Researchers will track which surgery leads to better shou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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One-Day zap for skin cancer? new combo therapy enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new one-day treatment for a common type of skin cancer called nodular basal cell carcinoma. Researchers are combining a standard light-based therapy with low-intensity ultrasound, hoping the sound waves help reach deeper cancer cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Your watch could save your heart: AI trial aims to catch dangerous rhythms before they strike
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using smartwatches and a special digital platform can help doctors monitor heart patients from home. It aims to see if this system can spot irregular heartbeats early and alert doctors quickly. The trial will involve 520 adults with heart conditions,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New hope for stubborn bipolar depression? epilepsy drug enters major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding the medication lacosamide to standard treatments helps people with bipolar disorder who are experiencing a depressive episode that hasn't improved with other medications. Forty adults whose depression hasn't responded to at least two prior tre…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New Brain-Zap device aims to rewire injured minds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive device called REAC can help the brain recover after a severe traumatic injury. Researchers will enroll 60 patients with diffuse axonal injury (a type of brain damage) and randomly assign them to receive either the real REAC treatment o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Can better eating save lives in bipolar disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a nutrition program can help lower the risk of heart disease in people with bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder have a much higher risk of heart problems. Researchers will work with 88 adults to see if following specific dietary guidelines…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Psychedelic brew vs ketamine: a Head-to-Head battle for PTSD relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single dose of ayahuasca (a traditional plant brew) or esketamine (a ketamine-based medicine) can help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It's a small, early-stage trial with 10 participants who have PTSD but no other major h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Mind-Altering brews tested for Women's body image
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single dose of ayahuasca (a traditional plant brew) or esketamine (a medication related to ketamine) can change how healthy women perceive their own bodies. Researchers will compare the two substances in a carefully controlled trial with 20 partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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Shining a light on bad breath: new therapy tested for diabetics
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special light therapy, used during dental cleaning, works better than standard cleaning alone to reduce bad breath in people who have both type 2 diabetes and serious gum disease. Researchers will compare the two treatments over six months to see which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New therapy tested to ease pain after childbirth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a physical therapy program designed to help women recover from tears or cuts in the area between the vagina and anus that can happen during a first vaginal birth. Researchers want to see if adding pelvic floor muscle exercises and cold therapy to standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Psychedelic brew vs. party drug: a new battle for PMS relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a single dose of ayahuasca (a traditional psychedelic brew) or esketamine (a medication related to ketamine) can help reduce premenstrual symptoms like mood swings and physical discomfort. It will involve 20 healthy women who do not have other medica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Freezing nerves vs epidural: which eases surgery pain better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods for managing pain after minimally invasive surgery to correct pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). Researchers will test whether freezing the nerves between ribs (cryoanalgesia) works as well as or better than a traditional epidural pain block. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Zap your brain to sleep? new device trial for anxiety and insomnia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation device can help people who have both anxiety and chronic insomnia. Thirty adults will receive 20 sessions of stimulation over four weeks to see if it reduces their anxiety and improves their sleep quality. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a workout routine ease your migraine pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a supervised aerobic exercise program, combined with education about pain, can help women with migraines. It will compare this approach to general recommendations for home-based physical activity. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce migraine-re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Can your diet ease this 'Double Trouble' pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether following specific dietary advice and taking probiotics can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women who have both endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will compare pain levels and quality of life in 74 participants who recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:54 UTC