Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital De Clinicas De Porto Alegre, explained in plain language.
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New study tests bleeding prevention for kidney transplant patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests if a drug called desmopressin can prevent bleeding after a kidney biopsy in people who have had a kidney transplant and are at high risk for bleeding. About 96 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo before the biopsy. The goal is to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Brain zapping offers new hope for fibromyalgia sufferers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single session of mild electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) can temporarily reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. 92 right-handed women aged 18-65 with moderate to severe pain will receive the stimulation while researchers measure changes in pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:15 UTC
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Home exercise program shows promise for rare movement disorder
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a 12-week strength and functional exercise program can improve walking, balance, and daily function in people with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP). Twenty participants aged 16 to 70 will do supervised video-based exercises twice a week. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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Bright idea: blue light for moms may boost baby development
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONAbout 11% of new mothers experience depression after childbirth, which can affect their baby's growth. This study tests whether treating mothers with blue light therapy improves their infants' development and health during the first year. Researchers will compare babies of mother…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC