Dr. Soetomo General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Rice swap shows promise for prediabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether eating sorghum rice instead of white rice for one week could improve health in people with prediabetes. Twenty-six police officers with prediabetes took part. Half ate sorghum rice, and half ate white rice. The researchers measured changes in a hormon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Gentler exercise with blood flow restriction boosts fitness as much as harder workouts for seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 60 women aged 60 and older to see if a lighter exercise with blood flow restriction could improve heart and lung fitness as well as a moderate workout. Both methods led to similar gains in fitness and effort levels. The gentler approach may be safer for older…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC