Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute

This study is testing whether taking a probiotic supplement can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) better manage their condition. It will involve 80 patients who are already on standard MS medications or have chosen not to take them. Participants will take either the probio…

This study is testing whether patients who have had a minor stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack) can be safely monitored and treated at home instead of staying in the hospital. Researchers want to see if this home-based program reduces the risk of another stroke, lowers hosp…

This study is testing whether using a specific blood test can help doctors decide when to deliver babies for women with a mild form of preeclampsia. The goal is to safely delay delivery for some women, allowing their babies more time to develop, without increasing risks to the mo…

This study aims to see how well newer migraine prevention drugs work for people in everyday life over two years. It will follow 700 patients who are already prescribed these specific medications by their doctors. Researchers will check in every six months to track headache freque…

This study is testing whether a simple, portable brain ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can help doctors quickly identify if a stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain. It involves 500 adults who have just had a stroke, comparing the AI's analysis of …

This study is testing whether adding a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program to standard medication helps people with treatment-resistant depression. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either their usual medication alone or medication plus eight VR mindfu…

This study is testing whether a simple, non-instrumental biofeedback technique can reduce visible abdominal bloating. 100 participants with meal-triggered bloating will be randomly assigned to either learn the biofeedback exercises or receive a placebo treatment. The goal is to s…

This study is testing a Spanish version of a questionnaire designed to spot emotional distress and practical needs in adolescents and young adults (ages 15-25) with cancer. Researchers will give the questionnaire to 100 young patients to see if it works reliably in Spanish. The g…

This study aims to develop better tools to understand and predict the course of rare inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease. Researchers will combine detailed blood cell analysis, genetic testing, and patient health information to create personalized profiles for 200 …