Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre

This study tests whether taking taurine, a common amino acid supplement, can improve blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. About 94 adults with diabetes will take taurine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if taurine …

This study tests whether replacing some animal protein with plant protein can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. About 146 adults will follow either a plant-based diet or a standard healthy diet for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if …

This study compares two ways of screening for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. In one group, a portable camera takes pictures of the eye and artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes them. In the other group, the same camera is used but an eye doctor reads the imag…

This study compares a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation device used at home (tDCS) to the drug duloxetine for treating fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and fatigue. About 610 women with fibromyalgia will receive either the device, the drug, or a placebo. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) can reduce depressive symptoms in young adults aged 18 to 24 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The therapy is delivered in groups by a trained university student and a doctor, not a specialist therapi…

This study tests whether a special blue light lamp can reduce depression and anxiety in new mothers. 150 women will take part, including 50 with postpartum depression who will receive either the blue light or a dim placebo light. The goal is to see if light therapy improves mood …

This study tests an artificial intelligence tool that helps sort patient referrals from primary care doctors to specialists. The goal is to see if the AI can make faster and more accurate decisions than the current system, reducing wait times for urgent cases and cutting down unn…

This study looks at whether people with stable heart failure whose heart function has improved can safely stop taking a type of medication called a mineralocorticoid antagonist (MRA). Researchers will compare those who stop the drug (taking a placebo instead) with those who conti…

This study looks at whether giving doctors a special geriatric assessment for their elderly patients with type 2 diabetes leads to better treatment decisions. About 220 people aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to usual care or to have their doctor receive the assessment…