Dr. Soetomo General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple rice swap help stop diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if swapping white rice for sorghum rice for one week could help people with prediabetes. Researchers studied 26 police officers with prediabetes, having half eat sorghum rice and half eat white rice. They measured levels of leptin, a hormone related to appetite …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Safer strength training gives elderly women same fitness boost
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two exercise approaches to improve heart and lung fitness in women over 60. Researchers compared traditional moderate-intensity strength training with a newer method using lighter weights combined with blood flow restriction. Both methods provided similar fitnes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between Body's inflammation and thyroid in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand if a common marker of body-wide inflammation, called Interleukin-6 (IL-6), is connected to thyroid hormone problems in people with severe kidney disease who need dialysis. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 65 stable dialysis patients to look f…
Sponsor: Dr. Soetomo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC