Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute

This study tests whether taking a probiotic twice a day for six months can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to see if the probiotic increases certain immune cells (Treg cells) that may help control the disease. 80 adults with MS will be ra…

This study looks at whether using a blood test (sFlt-1/PlGF) to guide delivery timing can reduce the number of labor inductions in women with mild preeclampsia at term (36-39 weeks). Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 750 women. The goal is to avoid unnece…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) mindfulness sessions to standard treatment can reduce depression symptoms in people whose depression hasn't improved with multiple medications. 30 adults with treatment-resistant depression will either receive VR mindfulness pl…

This study follows 700 people with migraine who are taking newer preventive drugs (anti-CGRP medications) to see how well they work in everyday life. Researchers will track changes in monthly headache days and migraine impact over two years. The goal is to understand real-world b…

This study tests a simple, non-drug technique to reduce visible belly bloating in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or indigestion. 100 adults who get visibly bloated after meals will be randomly assigned to learn special breathing exercises or take a placebo pill. The g…

This study explores whether a moderate physical activity program (three 60-minute sessions per week, both in-person and online) is practical for pregnant women who are socially vulnerable. About 60 women will be invited to join, and researchers will track how many accept, why som…

This study tests whether a Spanish version of a questionnaire can reliably identify emotional distress and unmet needs in adolescents and young adults (ages 15-25) recently diagnosed with cancer. Researchers will enroll 100 participants across multiple hospitals to compare the ne…

This study tests whether people who have had a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) can be safely monitored at home instead of staying in the hospital. Researchers will compare home monitoring to standard hospital care to see if it reduces complications, readmissions, …

This study is testing whether a non-invasive ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence, can quickly identify bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) in people having a stroke. About 500 adults with stroke symptoms will get an ultrasound within 48 hours, and …

This study follows 100 people in Spain with nemaline myopathy, a rare muscle disease, to see how their symptoms change over time. Researchers will measure muscle strength, movement, and breathing using simple tests. The goal is to learn more about the disease so that future treat…

This study is for people with sickle cell disease or other rare anemias. Researchers want to use advanced blood tests and genetic analysis to better understand each person's condition. The goal is to predict disease severity and guide personalized treatment. About 200 participant…