University Of Valencia

This study looks at whether a combination of physical exercise and a nutritional supplement (phenylcapsaicin) can improve body composition, metabolism, and overall health in adults aged 50-65 who are overweight but not obese. Participants must have at least two signs of mild meta…

This study tests a small change in lumbar disc replacement surgery. Normally, the outer ring of the disc is removed to implant the new disc. Researchers want to see if repairing that ring helps control excess movement and reduces wear on nearby joints. 24 adults with chronic low …

This study tests whether a hyaluronic acid gel can help regrow bone lost to severe gum disease, compared to the standard enamel matrix derivative gel or no gel at all. All treatments use a minimally invasive, non-surgical technique. Sixty adults with advanced periodontitis will b…

This study tests whether a daily natural supplement combined with a twice-weekly exercise program can improve immune function and reduce inflammation in adults aged 65 and older. Over six months, 60 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo, all while following th…

This study looks at whether a brief medical history and physical exam can accurately identify when low back pain comes from the sacroiliac joint. Researchers will compare these findings with the final diagnosis in 140 patients. The goal is to reduce the need for advanced imaging …

This study tests whether a virtual assistant (a chatbot) can help adults aged 60 and older complete a 12-week home exercise program. Seventy participants will either use the virtual assistant or join a standard in-person class. The goal is to see if the tech-based approach improv…

This study tests whether a single 20-minute session of radiofrequency diathermy (a type of heat therapy) can improve pain sensitivity, heat perception, and tissue elasticity in postpartum women with and without abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti). 48 women will receive …

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied before eccentric knee exercises, can improve pain and function more than exercise alone in people with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Forty-two adults with chronic knee pain will be randoml…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, combined with a therapeutic exercise program, can improve physical function and quality of life in prefrail older adults aged 65-90. Researchers will measure changes in frailty status, walking speed,…

This study looks at whether a special exercise method called blood flow restriction (BFR) can help reduce pain and improve muscle function in people with severe knee osteoarthritis who are waiting for knee replacement surgery. Participants will try six different exercise setups t…

This study tests whether doing leg exercises with a blood pressure cuff on the thigh can temporarily reduce pain in people with severe knee osteoarthritis who are waiting for knee replacement surgery. Forty-five participants will do two different exercise sessions (with either fi…

This study tests whether special felt pads placed on the foot can help heal ulcers in people with diabetes. The pads are designed to reduce pressure on the sore. Researchers will measure blood flow and skin temperature to see if the pads help. The study involves 46 adults aged 55…

This study tests whether a physiotherapy program that combines gentle exercise with pain education can reduce pain and improve daily life for women with endometriosis. About 62 women will take part, with half receiving the combined program and half receiving pain education alone.…

This study tests whether a combined program of education and exercise (including strength and pelvic floor training) can improve physical, functional, and psychological well-being in women aged 45 and older who are going through menopause. Over 8 weeks, participants attend two su…

This study is testing a serious video game designed to improve emotional well-being in teenagers aged 12 to 16, both with and without chronic conditions like type 1 diabetes, asthma, and allergies. The game uses artificial intelligence to personalize activities that build coping …

This study tests a mobile app designed to reduce stigma and increase knowledge about suicide, making it easier for people to seek help. About 214 Spanish-speaking adults will use the app, with some starting right away and others after a delay. The goal is to see if the app improv…

This study looks at whether using a blood flow restriction cuff during exercise can help reduce pain in people with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. 30 adults will try four different exercise routines with varying cuff pressures to see which works best for pain relief. The goa…

This study tests whether a structured exercise program—two days of multimodal exercise plus one day of walking each week—improves physical, foot, and mental health in adults over 59 living in a rural area. Researchers will compare a group already in the program for a year, a newl…

This study tests whether using a telerehabilitation app (TRAK) for home exercises works better than a standard exercise booklet and diary for people with low back pain. Thirty adults with subacute or chronic low back pain will follow an 8-week program, and researchers will measur…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to standard rehab helps people recover faster after ACL surgery. BFR uses a cuff on the thigh to partially restrict blood flow during light exercises. The trial will enroll 40 adults aged 18-45 and measure pain,…

This study looks at whether a natural supplement combined with a supervised exercise program can improve mood, sleep, thinking skills, and physical function in women going through menopause. About 90 women aged 45-65 will take either the supplement or a placebo daily for 10 weeks…

This study will test whether eight months of therapeutic dance classes (two one-hour sessions per week) can improve movement, daily activities, and quality of life in children aged 3-14 with motor impairments. Researchers will compare the dance group to children who receive no in…

This study looks at how different tightness levels (torque) of dental implant screws affect bone loss around the implant and patient satisfaction. Thirty adults needing three implants each will get one implant with a low-torque screw, one with a standard-torque screw, and one lef…

This study looks at how your heart, blood pressure, and fatigue respond to different workouts—with and without virtual reality. Healthy adults aged 18-35 will try four types of exercise: regular aerobic, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and each combined with immersive VR…

This study looks at how much pregnant women know about oral health and whether a short informational leaflet can improve that knowledge. About 300 women who recently gave birth at Hospital La Fe will fill out a questionnaire, read the leaflet, and then take the same questionnaire…

This study looks at how the shape and height of the part connecting a dental implant to a crown (the abutment) affects bone loss around the implant. About 180 adults with missing back teeth will get implants with different abutment designs. Researchers will track bone changes and…

This study is creating and testing a new questionnaire to measure the symptoms and quality-of-life effects of diastasis recti, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate. Researchers will enroll 125 adult women with diastasis recti to validate the questionnaire. The goal is…

This study looks at how physiotherapy students and their teachers rate non-technical skills like teamwork, leadership, and communication during clinical simulations. About 100 second-year students with no real patient experience will take part in nine simulation sessions. The goa…

This study is for 12 adults with severe brain injuries or tumors in the back part of the brain. Doctors will place two small pressure sensors to measure pressure in both the front and back of the brain. The goal is to learn what normal and dangerous pressure levels are in the bac…

This study tracks 25 adults with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), a condition where high pressure inside the skull causes headaches and vision problems. Researchers will measure body mass index (BMI) every three months and see how it relates to the success of treatment…

This study looks at whether certain proteins in spinal fluid can predict which adults with chronic hydrocephalus will improve after a shunt surgery. About 150 participants will have their fluid tested for amyloid and tau proteins, then tracked for changes in thinking, walking, an…

This study looks at how sleep apnea changes pressure in the brain and belly during sleep in people with normal-pressure hydrocephalus. Researchers want to see if these pressure changes affect how well a surgically placed shunt (a tube that drains fluid from the brain) works. The …