University Of Ulster

This trial tests whether a personalized physical activity plan can help children aged 5–18 with congenital heart disease increase their exercise capacity and daily activity levels. The plan is designed with input from parents, teachers, and a pediatric cardiologist to address saf…

This study looks at whether eating two portions of fish per week or taking omega-3 supplements can improve blood vessel health and raise omega-3 levels in young adults aged 18 to 30. Participants with low omega-3 levels and little fish intake will be assigned to one of four group…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) system called MAGIC-GLASS is usable and acceptable for stroke survivors to use at home as part of their rehabilitation. Participants wear a headset that shows virtual hands responding to their own movements, and they play mini-games…

This study tested whether special tinted glasses can reduce visual stress symptoms (like eye strain and reading difficulties) in university students. 72 students with visual stress symptoms wore the glasses and reported their reading speed and symptoms. The goal was to see if the…

This pilot study tests whether a daily multi-strain probiotic supplement can improve mucosal immunity and reduce upper respiratory symptoms in trained team-sport athletes. Over 28 days, participants take either a probiotic capsule or a placebo, with saliva samples collected to me…

This study compares how well flavanols from grape seed extract are absorbed by the body when taken as a capsule or a gummy. Twenty-five healthy men aged 18–40 will each try both forms in a random order. The goal is to see which form leads to higher levels of flavanols in the bloo…

This study investigates how polyphenols from oranges are absorbed and used by the body, especially in the gut. Researchers will compare healthy adults with a colon to those without a colon (ileostomates) after drinking orange juice. The goal is to understand how these compounds a…

This study looked at 40 people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition where the heart pumps normally but still causes symptoms. Researchers used a special exercise test on a bike to measure how the heart, lungs, and muscles work together during a…