Gadjah Mada University
Clinical trials sponsored by Gadjah Mada University, explained in plain language.
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Sweet relief? honey studied for neck abscess healing
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether adding honey to standard wound care helps people with deep neck abscesses heal better. Thirty-six adults received either honey or a standard antiseptic solution on their wounds. Researchers measured wound size, infection levels, and healing mar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New membrane could speed healing of eye infections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a special amniotic membrane containing riboflavin and moxifloxacin to standard PACK-CXL therapy helps heal infected corneal ulcers faster. 32 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcers took part. The goal was to see if the membrane improves corneal hea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a 3-Session therapy ease depression in primary care?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a brief, culturally adapted form of behavioral activation therapy is acceptable and practical for adults with depression in primary care settings. Twelve participants will receive three individual therapy sessions delivered by a psychologist. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga poses tested to boost med student mental health
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a specific yoga program, called Yoga Asana Chandra Harmoni, can improve psychological well-being and learning readiness in medical students. Eighty third-year students will either take part in the yoga program or continue their usual activities. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar-water shots and exercise may soothe knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a sugar-water solution (prolotherapy) into the knee, combined with a personalized exercise program, could reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 74 adults with grade 2 knee OA took part. Researchers measured pain, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Walking and resistance bands show promise for breast cancer recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week home-based program of walking and resistance band exercises could improve physical fitness, fatigue, and quality of life for 36 breast cancer patients in Indonesia. Participants used pedometers and resistance bands at home, with weekly phone ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Hypnosis shows promise for diabetes Self-Care in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new approach called HypnoDiaCare, which combines hypnosis with diabetes education, to see if it helps adults with type 2 diabetes manage their condition and feel better. Fifty-four participants were split into three groups: one received hypnosis-based educatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Tiny study tests whether Confidence-Building classes improve diabetes Self-Care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a 4-week group program designed to boost confidence (self-efficacy) in managing type 2 diabetes. Sixteen adults from primary health centers in Indonesia took part. Researchers measured changes in self-care behaviors and self-efficacy using questionnair…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a simple check replace High-Tech anesthesia monitoring?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a simple scoring method called PRST (which checks blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and tears) can accurately measure how deep a patient's anesthesia is during surgery. 183 adults having elective surgery were monitored either with PRST alone or PR…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood plasma may boost egg maturation in PCOS patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to lab dishes helps immature eggs from women with PCOS mature. Researchers tried three different PRP concentrations and found that 5% PRP worked best, leading to more mature eggs than standard methods. The study was smal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC