Aveiro University
Clinical trials sponsored by Aveiro University, explained in plain language.
Upcoming readouts
Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Nerve stretches may ease chronic pain in seniors Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can a virtual reality headset rewire how we feel back pain? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Wall squats tested as a blood pressure hack for sleep apnea patients Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Can a digital coach ease chronic pain in older adults? Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- A new twist on lung rehab: helping the helpers Results expected Mar 2027 (estimated)
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One hands-on session may reset a misbehaving pelvic joint
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether one session of manual manipulation by an experienced physiotherapist can reduce pain and muscle tone changes in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of low back pain. Researchers will randomly assign 21 participants to receive re…
Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple reaching exercise strengthen ankles and cut injury risk?
Prevention CompletedResearchers at the University of Aveiro studied whether a 6-week home training program based on the Y-Balance Test could improve ankle function and lower limb performance in healthy university students. The Y-Balance Test asks people to stand on one leg and reach in three directi…
Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise ease chronic pain in seniors? new study tests two approaches
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different exercise programs in 70 older adults (60+) with chronic muscle or joint pain. One program combined aerobic, balance, and isometric exercises; the other added nerve mobilization techniques. Participants exercised twice a week for 10 weeks. Researche…
Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Teaching self-care for dialysis access: a simple education program shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nurse-led educational program could improve how hemodialysis patients care for their vascular access (the connection used for dialysis). 166 patients with chronic kidney disease who were on outpatient hemodialysis and had an arteriovenous fistula took …
Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:48 UTC