University Of Ulster

This study is testing whether a specific probiotic supplement called FX856 can reduce gut inflammation and improve symptoms in overweight and obese adults. Researchers are enrolling 100 participants who are likely to have mild, ongoing gut inflammation. They will take the probiot…

This study is testing whether special spectacle lenses, already used for children, can help slow down the progression of nearsightedness in adults aged 18 to 40. Each participant will wear the test lens in one eye and a standard lens in the other for a year, then swap, to directl…

This study is testing if providing families with a basket of vitamin D-rich and fortified foods during the winter months can improve vitamin D levels in teenagers. Researchers will work with 160 households, each with at least one teenager, to see if this household diet approach w…

This study is testing whether taking specific B-vitamins (riboflavin and folate) can help prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy for women who have a particular genetic trait. Researchers are enrolling 2,250 pregnant women in their first trimester to see if this personalize…

This study is testing a specially designed nutritional drink to see if it can help with constipation, a common and troublesome symptom for people with Parkinson's disease. Over 12 weeks, 56 participants will drink this supplement, which is enriched with a type of fiber and key vi…