University Of Thessaly

This study looks at how well people can stick to taking a probiotic supplement while on antibiotics, and whether it helps prevent diarrhea. Forty adults who have had diarrhea with antibiotics before will take either one or two sachets of the probiotic daily. Researchers will trac…

This study looks at whether a 6-month dance exercise program can improve physical performance, metabolic health (like blood sugar and cholesterol), and mental health in women before and after menopause. Forty women will either take part in supervised dance sessions twice a week o…

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 pilot study is testing whether a multi-strain probiotic supplement called Smile Probio 45B is easy for healthy adults to take and whether it helps with digestion, fatigue, and quality of life. Forty healthy adults will take the probiotic daily for 30 days, starting with one …

This study tests whether a 12-week program combining modern dance with mindfulness practices can improve psychological wellbeing, reduce stress, and increase happiness in recreational adult dancers. About 160 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or a waitlist. Th…

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 how a six-month hybrid training program (combining cardio and strength exercises) affects muscle cells in 30 overweight or obese adults. Researchers will measure changes in mitochondria, blood vessels, and other muscle components. The goal is to understand the…

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 aims to translate and culturally adapt the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI) questionnaire for Greek patients with hip fractures. Researchers will enroll 89 adults over 65 who are undergoing hip fracture surgery. The goal is to create a reliable Greek version of the GF…

This study watches how blood clotting changes in 58 people after complex surgery to repair a thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm. Researchers will check for complications like kidney injury, heart problems, and clotting issues before and after surgery. The goal is to better underst…

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 is collecting information on lifestyle, quality of life, and health markers from 2,000 adults in Greece, including people with chronic diseases, opioid use disorders, and those in prison. The goal is to understand why some groups have worse health and to suggest polici…

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 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 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 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 is testing whether two dietary supplements, Goodphyte IB Defense and Goodphyte Immunity, are acceptable and easy for adults with chronic diseases like IBD, hypertension, anemia, or multiple sclerosis to take. Researchers will also check if the supplements improve how w…

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 playing a full basketball game changes muscle energy and causes fatigue. Thirty healthy players will have muscle samples and blood tests before, during, and after a 40-minute game. The goal is to understand the body's metabolic stress during real game cond…