University Of Thessaly

This study looks at whether taking a probiotic supplement (Vivomixx®) can help prevent diarrhea in adults who are on antibiotics. Forty participants will be split into two groups: one taking one sachet daily, the other taking two. Researchers will track how well people stick to t…

This study explores whether a 12-week program combining modern dance with mindfulness practices can improve psychological wellbeing, reduce stress, and enhance body awareness in healthy adults. About 160 recreational dancers will be randomly assigned to either the dance-mindfulne…

This study looks at whether a 6-month dance exercise program can help improve physical fitness, metabolic health (like blood sugar and cholesterol), and mental well-being in women before and after menopause. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers, body composition, and…

This study looks at whether healthy adults find a probiotic supplement (Smile Probio 45B) easy to take and if it helps with digestion, fatigue, and quality of life. About 40 participants will take 1 to 3 capsules daily for 30 days and track their symptoms and bowel habits. The go…

This study tests a pain education program called Algo(S)Therapy for people with long-term muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if teaching physiotherapists better communication skills makes the program more effective. About 90 adults with chronic pain will be randomly as…

This study looks at whether taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant supplement, can improve the health and fitness benefits of high-intensity interval training in adults with overweight or obesity. Researchers will measure changes in body composition, fitness, and blood mar…

This study looks at whether a special type of high-intensity interval training can help overweight adults maintain healthy vitamin D levels during winter. Thirty participants will either exercise three times a week for 12 weeks or just follow a balanced diet. Researchers will mea…

This study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun exposure while others don't. Researchers will monitor 80 healthy volunteers in Denmark and Greece as they undergo controlled heat and UV radiation in a lab. The goal is to develop personalized alerts and advice to hel…

This study is translating a frailty questionnaire (GFI) into Greek for older adults with hip fractures. Researchers will check if the translated version works well for this group. The goal is to better understand frailty in Greek patients after a hip fracture.

This study looks at how lifestyle, body measurements, and blood markers differ among people in Greece who have limited access to healthcare, including those with opioid addiction and incarcerated individuals. Researchers will collect data from 2,000 adults to understand health in…

This study looks at 200 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis to see if certain blood markers (related to oxidative stress) can help doctors monitor how the disease changes over a year. Participants give blood samples at the start, 6 mon…

This study looks at whether older adults who are frail before hip fracture surgery have higher levels of inflammation, measured by simple blood tests. Researchers will enroll 200 patients aged 65 and older and check their frailty using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to bet…

This study checks if a new device called the K-Pull dynamometer can reliably measure leg muscle strength in healthy children aged 5 to 16. Researchers will compare its results to a standard machine to see how accurate it is. The goal is to provide a simple, portable way to assess…

This study looks at how a basketball game changes the energy and fatigue levels in muscles. Thirty healthy players will have their muscle and blood tested before, during, and after a game. The goal is to understand why players get tired and how their bodies respond to the physica…

This study looks at how a special type of exercise called hybrid high-intensity interval training (HIIT) affects muscle cells in overweight and obese adults. Researchers will measure changes in mitochondria (the energy powerhouses of cells), muscle size, and fitness levels. The g…

This study aims to confirm if a new measurement called the Volume-Velocity Index (VVI) can accurately predict when patients on mechanical ventilators are ready to breathe independently. Researchers will observe 100 adults who are already considered ready for weaning by their doct…

This study looks at whether two dietary supplements, Goodphyte IB Defense and Goodphyte Immunity, are easy for adults with chronic conditions like IBD, hypertension, anemia, or multiple sclerosis to take regularly. It also checks if these supplements help the body absorb more iro…

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) software can help endoscopy residents (doctors training to perform colonoscopies) find more polyps. Ten trainees will be split into two groups: one using AI during training and one without. The goal is to see if AI reduces …

This study watches 58 patients having complex thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair to see how their blood clotting changes right after surgery. It measures things like heart injury, kidney injury, and major heart events. The goal is to learn more about risks, not to test a ne…