University Of Aberdeen

This study tests whether daily listening to Mozart's Sonata for two pianos in D major (K448) can reduce seizures and improve thinking skills in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers will compare a group that listens to K448 for 8 minutes each day for 2 months with a …

This study tests whether a prebiotic supplement called galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) can lower blood sugar spikes after eating. Fifty healthy adults will drink either a GOS supplement or a glucose control beverage, and their blood sugar and insulin levels will be measured over se…

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are studying how the community of microbes in the gut, known as the gut microbiota, differs in people with liver disease compared to healthy controls. The liver receives blood from the gut, and changes in gut microbes may affect liver fun…

This study looks at whether the bacteria living in the gut, and the substances they produce, are linked to how well pelvic cancers respond to treatment. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from about 450 people with bladder, prostate, cervical, ovarian, womb, or colo…

This study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by stem cells from birth tissues like the placenta and umbilical cord. Researchers want to find which EVs are best at repairing aging or damaged brain cells in lab models. The goal is to understand ho…

This study follows 110 adults with lichen planus who are using topical steroids, the standard first treatment. Researchers will collect clinical details, saliva, blood, and tissue samples to identify factors linked to poor response. The goal is to understand why some patients don…

This study aimed to find the right daily dose of vitamin C for older people living in care homes, who often have low levels of this immune-supporting nutrient. The goal was to gather data for a future trial on whether vitamin C could help reduce the risk and severity of respirato…

This study looks at how healthy people absorb good nutrients and natural toxins from oats. Sixteen volunteers eat one oat breakfast and collect their urine for 48 hours. Researchers measure what comes out to understand both the health benefits and safety of oats. No treatment or …

This study tracks 100 healthy children aged 6 to 16, testing their thinking skills twice over a year. The goal is to create more accurate standards for measuring normal cognitive development. This could help doctors better identify when a child's thinking abilities change due to …

This study looks at whether a physical exercise program can prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients receiving a type of chemotherapy called anthracycline. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to exercise or usual care. Researchers will use heart scans and blood …