University Rovira I Virgili
Clinical trials sponsored by University Rovira I Virgili, explained in plain language.
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Olive oil & prebiotics: a new dietary weapon against frailty?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special diet could help control age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. Researchers gave 39 elderly adults with sarcopenia either a special type of virgin olive oil, a prebiotic supplement, or both for 12 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of monitoring…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Rovira i Virgili • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:24 UTC
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Can watching the right person on video help you stand steadier?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether watching videos of a person you feel similar to could improve balance in healthy adults, compared to watching a standard person or nature scenes. Researchers randomly assigned 165 healthy participants to watch different videos and then measured their sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Rovira i Virgili • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC