Hospital Clinic Of Barcelona
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Clinic Of Barcelona, explained in plain language.
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Eye movement therapy shows promise for addiction and trauma
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether EMDR therapy, a treatment often used for trauma, can help people with substance use disorders who have also experienced traumatic events. 64 adults who were not actively using drugs took part. The goal was to see if EMDR could reduce relapse and under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC
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Cord blood transfusions: a new lifeline for tiniest preemies?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether red blood cells from umbilical cord blood can be a safe and effective option for transfusions in extremely premature infants (born before 28 weeks). The goal was to treat anemia of prematurity, a common condition where babies don't have enough red blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New HIV prevention pill shows promise in emergency rooms
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a single pill called Delstrigo as a 28-day treatment to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. 399 adults who went to the emergency room for a potential HIV contact took the pill daily. The main goal was to see how many people finished the full 28-day course, an…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:40 UTC
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Pre-Surgery bootcamp boosts recovery for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a prehabilitation program—including exercise and education—before robotic prostate removal helps men regain quality of life more quickly after surgery. One hundred men with localized prostate cancer participated. The program aimed to speed up recovery of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Scientists uncover clues to how EMDR therapy calms traumatic memories
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why eye movements help reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories in EMDR therapy. Researchers tested 112 healthy adults using a simple eye-blink learning task to see if eye movements speed up the process of unlearning a fear response. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how menopause drug may boost sexual desire
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether ospemifene, a non-hormonal drug for vaginal dryness, also changes brain activity in postmenopausal women with sexual interest-arousal disorder. Researchers used brain scans to compare activation patterns before and after treatment. The goal was to und…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New imaging technique may improve heart pacing accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to confirm whether standard ECG criteria correctly identify when a pacemaker lead has reached the left bundle branch of the heart. Researchers used a non-invasive imaging vest to create real-time maps of heart electrical activity in 50 adults undergoing left bund…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC