Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili

This pilot trial tests whether giving low-risk pregnant women a carbohydrate-rich sports gel during labor with epidural analgesia can improve outcomes compared to a low-sugar drink. The gel provides energy with low stomach volume, and is given every three hours after epidural pla…

This study tests whether eating one avocado daily for 4 months can slow biological aging in 120 female breast cancer survivors. The researchers will measure changes in telomere length (a marker of cellular aging) and other health indicators like inflammation and heart disease ris…

This study tests whether a device called Emsella, which uses electromagnetic energy, can strengthen pelvic floor muscles in first-time mothers who had a vaginal delivery. Sixty women will either receive the treatment or follow natural recovery. The goal is to see if the device ca…

This study tests whether a structured training program for primary care doctors and nurses can help adults with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control. Over 7,700 patients in Catalonia will be followed for two years. The program includes hands-on training on diabetes …

This study tests whether adding tablet-based cognitive exercises to standard non-drug care (like better sleep and mobility) can reduce delirium in older adults. Sixty people aged 60+ in a subacute care unit will receive either standard care alone or standard care plus twice-daily…

This study tests a device that uses radiofrequency and ultrasound energy to treat pain during sex caused by scars from vaginal tears or episiotomies after childbirth. About 34 women will receive the treatment and be followed for 1.5 months to see if their pain improves. The goal …

This observational study looks at 420 pregnant women to see if physical fitness tests (like hand grip and chair stands) and emotional surveys (about fear and confidence) can predict whether a birth will be natural or require medical help. It also checks if these factors affect br…

This study looks at how women from different cultural backgrounds experience menopause and how healthcare professionals understand it. Researchers will survey doctors and nurses and interview women aged 40 to 65 in Tarragona, Spain. The goal is to identify specific needs so that …