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Clinical trials and research at University of Aberdeen

• 17Clinical trials
• 1New in 30 days
• 2Countries

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All recruiting trials (17)

• Why People with Epilepsy Get More Infections

  This study tests whether anti-seizure medicines affect immune function and infection risk in people with epilepsy.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT07903168

• Dapagliflozin to prevent heart damage from anthracycline chemotherapy

  This research will see if taking dapagliflozin during anthracycline chemotherapy lowers the chance of heart damage in adults with breast cancer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and 1 other locations · NCT07070765

• How sex hormones affect the age- and sex-related benefits of a low-calorie diet

  This trial tests whether sex hormones explain why adults of different ages and sexes lose fat and get different health benefits when they follow a low-calorie diet.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT07065643

• Semaglutide plus exercise to reduce fat in the heart and leg muscles.

  This will test if semaglutide plus a supervised resistance and endurance exercise program reduces fat inside the heart and leg muscles in adults with type 2 diabetes who are overweight and not meeting activity guidelines.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire · NCT07065383

• Field‑Cycling MRI to detect early brain changes after an acute stroke

  This will test whether a new Field‑Cycling Imaging MRI can identify brain areas that might recover when used within 24 hours in adults with an acute stroke and moderate to severe symptoms.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT07004140

• PUFFINS Brain Health Imaging

  This project will try lower-cost low-field, ultra-low-field, and field-cycling MRI scans alongside standard 3T MRI to image the brains of adults aged 50+ with cerebral small vessel disease who do not report memory problems.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen and 1 other locations · NCT06947876

• Exploring Healthy Food Swaps for Young Adults

  This study is trying to see if helping young adults swap red meat for fish or plant-based foods can lead to better health and more sustainable eating habits.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT06714656

• Documenting opioid use and pain management after surgery

  This study looks at how opioids are used for pain management after surgery in adults to see how it affects their recovery and quality of life over time.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Zagreb, Vinogradska 29 and 3 other locations · NCT05877157

• Understanding cognitive impairment caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients

  This study looks at how chemotherapy affects memory and focus in breast cancer patients by checking for changes in their brains during and after treatment.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT05740787

• Investigating brain changes after radiofrequency treatment for low back pain

  This study is testing how radiofrequency treatment for chronic low back pain affects brain activity in patients to better understand its impact and improve future pain management.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Scotland · NCT05641948

• Detecting early Alzheimer's disease using MRI technology

  This study is testing a new MRI method to see if it can help detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease in people aged 65 and older, including those with the disease and healthy individuals.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT05614310

• Understanding the Nerve Composition in Low Back Facet Joints

  This study looks at the nerves in the lower back's facet joints during spinal surgeries to see what they're made of and how they are structured.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Scotland · NCT05091112

• Gum health in people hospitalized for an acute heart attack

  This project will test whether people recently hospitalized for a heart attack have worse gum disease than similar people who have not had a heart attack.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT04719026

• Research on how maternal lifestyle affects fetal development

  This study looks at how a mother's habits like smoking and drinking during pregnancy can affect her baby's growth and health later in life.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen · NCT04613583

• Investigating genetic factors in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

  This study is trying to see if certain genes make some people more likely to develop broken heart syndrome after experiencing acute stress.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and 1 other locations · NCT04513054

• New cardiac MRI technique using a specialized coil

  This study is testing a new MRI technique with a special coil to see if it can provide better images of heart tissue for both healthy people and those who have had heart attacks.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and 1 other locations · NCT04458883

• Identifying cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in Scotland

  This study is trying to find out how many people in Scotland have Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a stress-related heart condition, and how it affects their health compared to others with heart issues.

  Recruiting University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, Scotland · NCT03299569

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University of Aberdeen are recruiting right now?

17, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in United Kingdom (17 trials), Croatia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

How do I join one?

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