University Of Aberdeen

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are testing whether eating all meals within a 10-hour window, while fasting for the other 14 hours, can improve appetite control in adults with overweight or obesity. The study also compares different meal frequencies within that window, …

This study tests whether dietary nitrate from beetroot juice can disrupt the altered metabolism of breast cancer cells. Researchers will give a concentrated beetroot juice drink for five days to patients scheduled for breast cancer surgery. Using advanced MRI scans, they will mea…

This trial asks whether eating tinned mackerel twice a week can improve blood sugar control in South Asian adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants with diabetes will either keep their usual diet or replace some red meat or poultry with mackerel for 16 weeks. Researchers will me…

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are testing whether a buckwheat beverage can reduce blood sugar spikes after meals. The study includes healthy adults and people with type 2 diabetes whose condition is managed by diet or metformin. Participants drink the beverage and hav…

This study tests whether eating iron-biofortified microgreens in a smoothie every day for 28 days can improve iron levels in women. Researchers will enroll 30 healthy women (15 of reproductive age and 15 postmenopausal) and measure changes in iron biomarkers. It is an early, expl…

This study looked at whether a daily prebiotic supplement (Molkosan®) could improve blood sugar and other health markers in people with type 2 diabetes. Twelve adults took a low dose (20 ml per day) for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in glucose tolerance, insulin levels, …

Researchers are testing whether a standard MRI scanner can be used to create detailed 3D maps of fat molecules in the breast. The idea is that changes in fat composition may appear before cancer develops, so this could help detect very early breast cancers. The study will compare…

Researchers are testing whether a special MRI technique that maps fat composition in breast tissue can improve early detection of breast cancer. The study compares women with a BRCA1/2 or TP53 gene mutation, who are at high risk, with women who already have invasive ductal carcin…

This study looked at whether visits from therapy animals can improve mood, behavior, and quality of life for people with moderate to severe dementia living in nursing homes. Researchers observed 20 participants and compared animal visits to other activities. The goal was to see i…

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are studying how stress and recovery patterns relate to burnout in doctors. About 60 doctors working in NHS Grampian wear a heart rate variability monitor for seven days while answering brief surveys on their phones. The team then compare…

This study looks at how autistic people who also have anorexia nervosa differ in brain structure and behavior from autistic people without anorexia. Researchers want to understand if 'masking' (acting non-autistic to fit in) is linked to eating disorder symptoms and brain changes…

This pilot study from the University of Aberdeen is looking at how dietary protein (from plants and animals) relates to sarcopenic obesity—a condition where muscle loss and obesity happen together—in 30 women aged 55+ with COPD. Researchers will also check lung function and infla…

This study explores whether men with early prostate cancer on active surveillance would be willing to take dietary fibre supplements, such as inulin or psyllium. Previous research hints these fibres may reduce inflammation and slow tumour growth, but no one has asked patients abo…

Researchers are asking whether isotretinoin, a drug used for severe acne, might increase the chance of catching COVID-19 or having a worse outcome. The drug can dry out the nasal lining, which may reduce the mucus and cilia that help trap viruses. The study compares about 148 peo…

This study asks surgical outpatients and surgeons to fill out questionnaires about which types of appointments, such as new patient visits, follow-ups, or breaking bad news, are best done by video, phone, or face-to-face. The goal is to create a guideline for planning surgical cl…

Researchers are using wearable sensors and smartphone check-ins to track fatigue as it happens in people with myeloma, long COVID, heart failure, and healthy controls. Participants wear an ECG patch and a wrist sensor that measure heart rate, activity, and posture, and they rate …

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are investigating whether gut bacteria differ in people with Parkinson's disease, especially those with constipation. They will collect stool samples from 30 participants: newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients who have not yet started medi…

This study interviews women aged 25 to 64 who have a high-risk HPV infection to learn what they value in potential treatments, such as cost, how the treatment is given, and how long it lasts. The researchers want to understand whether women consider unapproved treatments, what be…

This study asks how asylum-seeking and refugee women experience maternity care in Scotland. Researchers will survey women who used NHS maternity services in the last five years and interview them along with healthcare professionals and policymakers. The goal is to find out what h…

This study tests whether a novel MRI technique called Fast Field Cycling imaging and the bacteria in the mouth and bowel can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemoradiotherapy given before surgery. Researchers will scan 15 patients three times and collect saliva and sto…

This observational study tests whether a bispectral index (BIS) monitor, which tracks brain activity, can reliably measure how deeply sedated patients with traumatic brain injury are in the intensive care unit. Researchers will compare BIS readings with other measures like pressu…

This study talked to 50 adults with long-term (non-cancer) pain and their healthcare providers to learn about their experiences managing pain in primary care. The goal was to use this information to create a decision aid tool that helps patients and doctors make informed choices …

This study looked at whether having COVID-19 makes people more likely to develop a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). Researchers reviewed medical records of 347 patients who had a CT scan of their lungs. They compared those who tested positive for COVID-19 with thos…

This study looked at how bacteria in our gut change foods like leafy greens, berries, oats, and plant proteins into substances that might help prevent cancer. Seven healthy adults ate a diet rich in these foods, and researchers measured the compounds produced in their stool, bloo…

This study followed 326 people newly diagnosed with glaucoma or high eye pressure to see how many got worse over 2 to 4 years of standard monitoring in hospital eye clinics. Researchers measured the rate of disease progression and looked for factors that might predict worsening. …

This completed study interviewed 12 patients waiting for either a colonoscopy or a colon capsule endoscopy. The goal was to understand what factors are most important to them when deciding between these two colon tests. Researchers used telephone interviews and analyzed the conve…

This study looked at how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) found in processed foods like whey protein affect metabolism and memory. Twenty-four healthy, sedentary adults (young and older) drank milkshakes with high or low AGEs and fat. Researchers measured blood markers and …

This study looked at how melatonin, a hormone known for sleep and as an antioxidant, changes during pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin and its main byproduct in the blood of 60 women across each trimester. The goal was to gather basic information to help design larger stud…

This study looked at whether the placenta produces the high levels of melatonin seen in late pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin in the blood of 15 women before and after a planned C-section, and in the umbilical cord and placenta. The goal was to understand where the melat…

This completed study from the University of Aberdeen looked at how dietary fiber supplements might influence prostate cancer. Researchers gave mice different fibers (inulin, pectin, hemp hull) along with stool samples from healthy men over 60. They then measured changes in gut ba…

This study tested whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy adults and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if the sto…

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber, psyllium and inulin, affect gut bacteria and related substances in healthy adults over 60. Participants took each fiber or a placebo for two weeks, with breaks in between. The goal was to see if some people respond better to fi…