University College Dublin

This study tests whether a supervised strength training program can prevent harmful weight gain and improve physical health in people recently diagnosed with psychosis who are starting antipsychotic medication. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care …

This study compares two blood-thinning injections, tinzaparin and enoxaparin, to see which better prevents dangerous blood clots after weight loss surgery. About 180 adults having laparoscopic bariatric surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two injections daily …

This study tests a program called B2B&Me+ that uses a smartphone app and a personal health coach to help pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes eat well, stay active, and manage stress. About 3600 women across four European countries will take part from early pregnancy u…

This study looks at whether a 6-week virtual reality (VR) program is a practical and acceptable way to teach people with chronic pain about their condition. Fifty adults with chronic pain will use a VR tool called Reality Health™ to learn about pain science, coping strategies, an…

This study looks at whether wrapping probiotic bacteria in a natural plant protein helps them settle in the small intestine and change the gut's bacterial makeup. Healthy adults aged 25 to 65 will drink a yogurt beverage with or without the probiotic for 28 days. Researchers will…

This study looks at whether a fermented yogurt drink with probiotics can help good bacteria grow in the gut. Fifty adults aged 25 to 65 will drink the yogurt for 28 days, and researchers will check their blood and stool samples. The goal is to learn how probiotics affect gut heal…