University Of Nottingham

This study compares different exercise programs for people with chronic low back pain. 88 adults aged 18-45 will be placed into one of three groups: usual exercise, running, or swimming/cycling. Researchers will measure pain and disability at 8 weeks and 12 months to see which ap…

This study tests a device called ZenBud that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to stimulate the vagus nerve, which controls things like heart rate and digestion. Researchers want to see if this method causes any changes in the body, emotions, or thinking of 30 healthy adults. This is…

This study looks at how common and how long itching lasts in people with drug-induced liver injury (DILI). Researchers will follow 50 adults with DILI or other liver conditions to track itching symptoms using questionnaires. The goal is to better understand itching in DILI and la…

This study is collecting tissue and fluid samples from 160 people with suspected liver, bile duct, or pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to learn more about these cancers to develop new technologies for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. Participants will provide extra sample…

This study looks at whether a whey protein drink with extra leucine (a key amino acid) helps older men build muscle more effectively than regular whey protein. Researchers will measure muscle protein synthesis in 30 healthy men over 65, both at rest and after exercise. The goal i…

This study tests whether repeatedly cutting off blood flow to the arm for short periods (remote ischaemic conditioning) can improve how well the brain regulates its own blood supply in healthy adults aged 65 to 85. Participants will perform these sessions daily or three times a w…