Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Freezing nerves vs. local injection: which beats Post-Surgery pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two methods to control pain after heart surgery done through a small cut in the chest. 63 adults received either a nerve-freezing treatment or a local anesthetic block. The goal was to see which approach provides better pain relief after surgery.
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Bacteria in your mouth and gut may hold clues to colon cancer risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the bacteria in the mouth and gut of 126 people to see if those with serrated polyposis syndrome have a different mix of bacteria compared to people with other types of polyps or no polyps. The goal was to better understand what causes this condition and its …
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Bladder leak after prolapse repair: new study reveals real numbers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse to find out how many develop urinary incontinence afterward. Researchers measured stress and urgency leakage using standard questionnaires. The goal was to understand the true rate of incontinence af…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Why do fewer people with cystic fibrosis get COVID-19? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether people with cystic fibrosis (CF) have natural protection against COVID-19. Researchers tested blood samples from 75 children and adults with CF in Europe for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies over two years. They compared antibody levels after natural infection v…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:14 UTC