Hospital Clinic Of Barcelona
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Clinic Of Barcelona, explained in plain language.
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Can eye movements help break addiction? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether EMDR therapy, a treatment known for trauma, could help people with substance use disorders who also have a history of psychological trauma. Researchers worked with 64 participants who were not actively using drugs to see if EMDR could reduce their cravin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Could a Baby's own cord blood be a safer transfusion?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether red blood cells from umbilical cord blood are a safe and effective alternative to blood from adult donors for treating anemia in extremely premature infants. Researchers compared the two blood sources in 41 babies born before 28 weeks. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New HIV prevention strategy tested in emergency rooms
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a medication called Delstrigo could help prevent HIV infection in people who may have been exposed to the virus. 399 adults who visited emergency rooms after potential HIV exposure received the medication for 28 days. Researchers tracked whether people c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Menopause Drug's brain impact on sex drive studied
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigated whether ospemifene, a non-hormonal oral medication for postmenopausal vaginal symptoms, improves sexual function by affecting the brain. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) to compare activity patterns in women with sexual interest-arousal disorders who to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists blink to unlock trauma therapy secret
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand why moving your eyes during a specific trauma therapy (EMDR) helps reduce emotional pain. Researchers tested 112 healthy adults using a simple eye-blink learning task to see if eye movements work by overloading short-term memory. The goal was to unc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC