OXIDATIVE STRESS

This study tests whether a daily dose of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in women aged 20-65 who have prediabetes and are overweight. Participants will take the powder for a set period while researchers…

This study tests whether royal jelly, a substance made by bees, can lower inflammation and slow cell aging in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers related to inflammation and aging. The study involves 30 adu…

This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve heart health, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in Black and White adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure. Participants will eat blueberries and have their blood pressure, artery stiffness, and memory tested. The…

This study tests whether red propolis, a natural bee product, can lower inflammation and oxidative stress in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure changes in inflammatory markers in 40 patients who are not yet on dialysis. The goal is to see if this supplem…

This study looks at whether drinking haskap berry juice helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress after an intense leg workout, and whether it helps you regain strength and performance faster. Thirty resistance-trained adults will drink either haskap juice or a placebo and f…

This study looks at whether drinking a daily serving of gazpacho, a cold tomato-based soup, can improve semen quality in men with low sperm count or poor sperm movement. Eighty men will either follow a Mediterranean diet alone or add gazpacho for 12 weeks. Researchers will measur…

This study looks at how oxidative stress (a type of cell damage) in both women and men affects the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers will measure stress levels in fluid from the ovaries and in sperm, then track whether embryos implant and lead to pregnancy. The…

This study looks at how changes in brain blood flow affect breathing control during sleep in healthy adults. Researchers will use mild oxygen changes and a placebo to measure responses. The goal is to better understand conditions like sleep apnea, not to treat them directly.

This study measures specific blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in 34 adults with Gaucher disease type I. Researchers want to see if these markers can give a clearer picture of disease activity beyond current tests. Participants must be stable on their current the…

This study is testing whether drinking a ginger-based beverage every day can reduce signs of inflammation and oxidative stress in adults who are overweight. Researchers will measure blood markers like interleukins and cholesterol in 50 participants over time. The goal is to see i…

This early study looks at whether products made from Chardonnay grape leftovers (marc) can improve heart and blood vessel health. Five adults with higher body weight and slightly reduced blood vessel function will take these products. Researchers will measure blood vessel flexibi…

This study looks at how two common anesthetics, isoflurane and sevoflurane, affect oxidative stress (a type of cell damage) in 80 adults having gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will measure stress markers in the blood to see which anesthetic may be gentler on the body. Th…

This study looks at how smoking little cigars affects levels of harmful chemicals and stress on the body compared to regular cigarettes. Fifty daily smokers will try two types of little cigars and their usual cigarette. Researchers will measure markers of oxidative stress and nic…

This study looks at 150 people with diabetic macular edema (DME) to see if certain markers in the blood and eye scans can predict how well they respond to two common treatments: anti-VEGF injections or a dexamethasone implant. Participants will be divided into groups based on the…

This study looks at how stressful childhood experiences may harm blood vessel function in young adults aged 18-29. Researchers will test if reducing cell stress can improve blood vessel health and response to stress. The goal is to find ways to lower heart disease risk in people …

This study looks at how difficult childhood experiences and sleep problems might damage blood vessels in young adults aged 18-29. Researchers will track sleep at home and test blood vessel function. Some participants will get a sleep improvement program to see if better sleep hel…

This study aims to understand how exposure to heavy metals and pollutants affects people with metal allergies compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure metals in blood and urine, perform skin patch tests, and analyze breathing and blood markers. The goal is to ide…

This study looks at whether a single dose of apple cider vinegar can change levels of malondialdehyde, a marker of oxidative stress, in adults with obesity. Researchers will compare two groups: one that eats a standard meal with apple cider vinegar and one that eats the same meal…

This study is testing whether taking ginger capsules every day can lower markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, and blood vessel damage in adults with excess body fat. Researchers will compare a ginger group to a placebo group over time. The study involves 50 adults aged 23 t…

This study follows 30 women aged 18-70 who are having DIEP flap breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will take blood samples before and after surgery to measure markers of inflammation and stress. The goal is to learn more about how the body heals and to…