NUTRITION

This study uses a survey to understand how people view and recover from trauma through nutrition, mental health, and faith. Researchers will ask 10 adults about their experiences to design better support programs. The goal is to help trauma survivors lead healthier, more producti…

This study is testing a new type of protein that releases slowly into the body. The goal is to find the smallest amount needed to keep amino acid levels high for 12 hours. About 21 healthy adults aged 18-40 will take part. The results will help design future studies on this prote…

This study looks at how nutritional counseling and physical exercise affect aging markers in elderly women. Researchers will measure telomere length and other signs of cellular aging in 80 women aged 60-75, some with obesity and some without. The goal is to see if lifestyle chang…

This study is part of the LIFEHEALTH project and will ask 2500 adults from five Mediterranean countries (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, and Spain) to complete an online questionnaire about their diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, mental health, and social relationships. T…

This study looks at whether eating organic foods during pregnancy changes health markers in mothers and their children. About 100 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to eat either organic or conventional foods, and both groups will follow standard dietary guidelines. Researc…

This study looks at the best ways to teach cooking and food skills to adults. Researchers want to see if cooking classes can help lower stress, improve diet, and reduce food waste. About 180 adults aged 18 and older who can attend in-person classes will take part. Participants wi…

This study looks at whether a structured nutrition plan can help ICU patients recover better after abdominal surgery. About 300 adults will receive a special feeding method that includes tube feeding, supplements, and a device to measure their exact calorie needs. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether three easy-to-use health checklists (G8, CARG, and Frailty scales) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 65 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will also see how these checklists relate to blood markers of nutrition and…

This study checks on mothers and their children 20 years after they took part in a diet trial during pregnancy. Back then, half the mothers ate a Mediterranean-style diet to see if it could lower heart risks. Now researchers will measure things like cholesterol, body fat, and liv…

This study looks at people with multiple sclerosis who have trouble swallowing. Researchers want to understand how swallowing problems relate to nutrition and muscle strength. About 34 adults with MS will be assessed using questionnaires and simple physical tests. The goal is to …

About 11% of new mothers experience depression after childbirth, which can affect their baby's growth. This study tests whether treating mothers with blue light therapy improves their infants' development and health during the first year. Researchers will compare babies of mother…

This study looks at whether a 4-week educational workshop can help caregivers of children who struggle to get enough healthy food. About 40 adults will attend weekly sessions and complete surveys to see if their food security and nutrition knowledge improve. The goal is to learn …