University Of Thessaly
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Thessaly, explained in plain language.
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Pregnancy heat study reveals how warmth and work impact mom and baby
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how heat and physical activity affect the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. Twenty-four healthy women in late pregnancy completed four sessions of light or moderate walking in either a comfortable (20°C) or warm (30°C) room. Researchers measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New device could help doctors better understand muscle function in kids with CP
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special device can reliably measure knee strength and muscle activity in 20 children with cerebral palsy, aged 5 to 16. The goal was to see if the tool works well for doctors to use in clinics. The study did not provide treatment, but aimed to improve …
Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Postbiotics may soothe exercise inflammation, small study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether taking postbiotics (beneficial byproducts from gut bacteria) for 4 weeks could change gut bacteria and reduce inflammation and muscle damage after intense downhill running. Fifteen physically active adults took either postbiotics or a placebo, then sw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Seeing or not seeing: how eyes change knee speed sense
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well healthy young adults could feel and copy the speed of their knee moving, with their eyes open or closed. Ten participants did knee exercises at two speeds while sitting in a quiet room. The goal was to understand how vision helps us sense our body's …
Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:51 UTC