Institut D'investigació Biomèdica De Girona Dr. Josep Trueta
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut D'investigació Biomèdica De Girona Dr. Josep Trueta, explained in plain language.
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Can a drug combo cut painkiller use after back surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving ketamine and dexamethasone during back surgery helps control pain and reduces the need for morphine afterward. 128 adults having lumbar fusion surgery took part. Researchers measured how much morphine patients used and checked pain levels for thre…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:07 UTC
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Obesity study links blood sugar swings to brain changes and gut bugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how blood sugar levels, gut bacteria, and iron buildup in the brain are connected to thinking skills in people with obesity. Researchers followed 128 adults aged 30-65, some of whom lost weight through surgery or diet. They used glucose monitors, brain scans,…
Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:09 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug boost brain health? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the diabetes drug metformin might change gut bacteria and thinking abilities in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Fifty participants were followed for a year, with some taking metformin for six months. Researchers measured memory, attention, and other co…
Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:06 UTC
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AI coach for diabetes: small study tests personalized insulin advice
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new smartphone-based tool called PEPPER that gives personalized insulin dose advice to people with Type 1 diabetes. The system uses artificial intelligence to learn from each person's past data and includes safety alerts for low blood sugar. Eight adults used …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:54 UTC