University Of Chile
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Chile, explained in plain language.
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Omega-3 pills may boost gut healing in celiac patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 supplements (2.4 grams daily for 3 months) can reduce inflammation and improve gut healing in 40 adults newly diagnosed with celiac disease, who are also starting a gluten-free diet. Half the participants get omega-3s, half get a placebo, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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Discounts on dental visits: will a cheaper check-up keep your smile healthy?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering price discounts encourages adults to schedule and attend preventive dental check-ups. Over 172,000 participants will receive WhatsApp messages offering check-ups at different price levels, with or without a discount coupon for future treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:08 UTC
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Robot arm trainer could help stroke survivors move better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a robotic exoskeleton that limits certain arm and trunk movements to help people recovering from a stroke regain better control of their arm. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the use of compensatory movements and improves natural arm function. The tria…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:10 UTC
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Gum disease study probes immune pathway for new clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether a specific immune pathway (JAK1/2) is overactive in people with gum disease (periodontitis) compared to those with healthy gums. Researchers will collect gum tissue from 30 adults to measure pathway activity. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:19 UTC
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Exercise in the ICU: a new way to fight muscle loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding special bed cycling to standard physical therapy can reduce muscle breakdown in critically ill patients with sepsis. Researchers will measure inflammation and muscle health in 24 participants. The goal is to understand how physical therapy might pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:14 UTC
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Anesthesia's hidden effect: new study probes memory loss after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how the general anesthetic sevoflurane affects spatial memory in 22 adults aged 30-50 having elective gallbladder surgery. Participants will take a virtual maze test and give blood samples before and after surgery to measure memory changes and in…
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Anesthesia study probes Opioid's role in brain silence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the opioid remifentanil helps the anesthetic propofol cause a deep brain state called burst suppression. Twenty adults having elective surgery will receive both drugs, and their brain waves will be recorded. The goal is to understand how these medicine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:02 UTC