Universidade Do Porto

This study aims to see if attaching a new tooth to a dental implant right away is as safe and successful as waiting three months. It will follow 50 adults who need a tooth replaced for one year, checking how well the implant and new tooth hold up. Researchers will compare the out…

This study aims to see if a collagen membrane made from pig skin can effectively build up and strengthen the gum tissue around dental implants. Fifteen adult participants who need more gum tissue around an existing implant will have the membrane placed using a specific surgical t…

This study is testing whether a new 20-week parenting support program is practical and acceptable for caregivers who are involved with Child Protection Services. Researchers will work with 60 caregivers to see if the program can be delivered as planned and if the research methods…

This study is testing if a numbing injection (nerve block) given right before a standard shoulder treatment makes the procedure easier to tolerate and helps people recover better. 50 adults with a painful, stiff 'frozen shoulder' will be randomly assigned to get the standard trea…

This study is testing an online self-help program called MyGENESIS, designed to help young adults who were conceived with donor sperm or eggs. The program teaches skills to understand their background, manage stress, and improve coping. Researchers will compare the well-being of …

This study aims to understand if the order you eat foods in a pre-workout meal affects how your body burns fuel and impacts exercise performance. Researchers will compare eating carbohydrates at the beginning versus the end of a meal in 19 healthy, trained male athletes. Particip…

This study aims to find the best way to train surgical teams by comparing two methods. It will involve 108 experienced surgical professionals who will either train in a dedicated simulation center or in their actual operating rooms (called 'in-situ' simulation). Researchers will …