University Of Aberdeen
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Aberdeen, explained in plain language.
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Exercise may shield hearts from chemo damage, new study hopes to prove
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 followed using heart scans and blood tests to see if exercise helps maintain heart funct…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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Scientists investigate why steroids fail some lichen planus patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people with lichen planus (a painful inflammatory condition affecting the mouth, skin, or genitals) don't get better with standard steroid treatment. Researchers will study 110 patients to find links between their age, health habits, mouth bacteria, a…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:13 UTC
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Oat breakfast study reveals hidden toxin absorption
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how healthy people absorb both the good and bad parts of oats. Sixteen volunteers eat one oat breakfast and collect their urine for 48 hours. Researchers measure nutrients and natural toxins (mycotoxins) that come out in urine. The goal is to understand oat sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:06 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen detection of brain injury in kids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how healthy children's thinking skills (like reasoning) change as they grow. By testing 100 kids aged 6 to 16 twice over a year, researchers hope to create better tools to spot when a child's brain has been hurt by injury or disease. The goal is to improve dia…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:04 UTC
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Vitamin c study for care home residents pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to find out how much vitamin C care home residents need for good health. Many older adults in care homes are low in vitamin C, which can weaken the immune system. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:47 UTC