Indonesia University

This study looked at whether an injection of tranexamic acid can help adults with bleeding in the stomach or intestines. The goal was to see if it lowers the chance of bleeding again within 28 days. The trial included 48 participants and compared the drug to a placebo. Results ma…

This study looked at 60 very preterm or low birth weight babies to see which type of connector used on their central line (a special IV) works better to prevent serious bloodstream infections. Researchers compared a split septum connector to a mechanical valve connector. They tra…

This study tested whether fexuprazan, a new medication, can relieve heartburn and acid reflux symptoms in adults with GERD as well as the standard drug esomeprazole. 145 participants took either fexuprazan or esomeprazole daily for 4 to 8 weeks. The study measured symptom relief …

This study tested whether a press needle (a small acupuncture needle taped to the skin) can reduce severe itching in people on kidney dialysis. 38 patients received either the real needle or a sham (fake) needle on specific acupoints for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the real n…

This study tested whether laser acupuncture can improve middle ear function and reduce the return of fluid buildup (otitis media with effusion) in 32 children aged 2-10. Children received either real or fake laser acupuncture over two weeks, plus standard decongestants. The main …

This study tested two types of balance training—whole body vibration therapy and balance board exercises—in 44 obese adults with mild knee osteoarthritis. Over eight weeks, researchers measured pain, mobility, and quality of life to see which approach worked better. The goal was …

This study tested two types of leg exercises in 24 women with knee osteoarthritis to see which better improves muscle strength, movement, and daily function. Participants did either eccentric (lengthening) or concentric (shortening) quadriceps exercises three times a week for six…

This study tested whether a simple balloon-blowing exercise, combined with deep breathing, could increase oxygen levels in people with mild to moderate COPD. 46 adults performed the exercises twice daily for 7 days. The results showed that those who did both balloon blowing and d…

This study tested whether thread embedding acupuncture (placing a tiny thread under the skin at a specific back point) can reduce pain and improve quality of life after laparoscopic kidney donation surgery. 32 healthy kidney donors took part. Half received the real acupuncture pl…

This study tested a special type of acupuncture, called thread-embedding acupuncture, in 34 adults with stable COPD. Participants received either the real treatment or a sham version, and researchers measured their walking ability, breathlessness, and quality of life over three m…

This study tested a single injection of umbilical cord stem cell secretome in 12 men with severe erectile dysfunction caused by type 2 diabetes who did not respond to sildenafil (Viagra). Researchers measured safety (pain, bleeding, infection) and effectiveness using erection har…

This study tested whether adding manual acupuncture to standard care (medication and counseling) helps cancer patients feel less anxious and improves their quality of life. Thirty-eight adults with recent cancer diagnoses and moderate-to-severe anxiety received either real acupun…

This study tested whether special glasses with Fresnel prisms can help people who have lost half their vision (homonymous hemianopia) see more of their surroundings. Twenty-five adults with this condition wore the prisms to see if their side vision improved and if the glasses wer…

This study tested whether laserpuncture (a needle-free form of acupuncture using lasers) could reduce low white blood cell counts caused by chemotherapy and improve quality of life in 30 adults with head and neck cancer. Participants received either real or sham laserpuncture dur…

This study looked at whether manual acupuncture can help head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. 34 adults were randomly assigned to receive real or sham acupuncture three times a week for seven weeks. Researchers measured white blood cell counts, fatigue, and qu…

This study tested whether a common painkiller (paracetamol) works as well as another drug (ketoprofen) for reducing pain during a procedure that looks inside the uterus. Sixty women took one of the two medicines by mouth before the exam. The goal was to find a pain relief option …

This study tested whether injecting a small amount of lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into a specific acupuncture point on the neck (GB20) can safely reduce migraine attacks. Thirty adults with migraines received either weekly lidocaine injections for four weeks or a daily propran…

This study looked at 40 adults having hip or knee surgery to find the best dose of dexmedetomidine (a sedative) when added to standard spinal anesthesia. The goal was to keep the lower body numb for at least 200 minutes. Researchers used a special method to adjust the dose for ea…

This study tested whether adding laser acupuncture to standard COPD treatment improves lung function and quality of life. Forty adults with stable COPD received either real or sham laser acupuncture sessions. Researchers measured breathing tests and symptom questionnaires after 4…

This study tested two non-invasive treatments—radial shockwave therapy and low-level laser therapy—for neck muscle pain in 50 adults. Both treatments reduced pain and improved neck movement, but laser therapy worked better for pain relief after three weeks. The results help docto…

This study looked at whether adjusting the angle of a leg exercise machine (N-K Table) from 0° to 50° helps people with knee osteoarthritis activate their thigh muscles more effectively. 43 women aged 50-65 with knee osteoarthritis participated. Researchers measured muscle activi…

This study tested two different ways to manage pain in people donating a kidney through keyhole surgery. The goal was to see which method reduces the need for strong painkillers (opioids) and improves comfort after surgery. Sixty healthy donors took part, and researchers measured…

This study tested a sleep medication called lemborexant in 82 adults with liver cirrhosis who had trouble sleeping. The goal was to see if the drug could improve sleep quality without harming the liver. Researchers measured sleep using a standard questionnaire and also checked li…

This study tested whether magnesium sulfate can reduce confusion and agitation after ear, nose, or throat surgery as well as a standard sedative called dexmedetomidine. 64 adults received one of the two drugs during surgery. The goal was to see if magnesium causes fewer side effe…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) could help reduce cravings and improve symptoms in people with methamphetamine use disorder. Twenty-two adults in Indonesia who had not yet received treatment were given TBS …

This study looked at whether using nepafenac eye drops before surgery can lower inflammation in people with a detached retina. Sixty-one adults with a certain type of retinal detachment received the drops before their operation. Researchers measured inflammatory markers in the ey…

This study looked at 40 ICU patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury to see if a blood test called pNGAL can predict how well they respond to a water pill (furosemide). Researchers measured pNGAL levels before and 48 hours after treatment. The goal was to understand if th…

This study looked at whether a single dose of apple cider vinegar, taken with a meal, changes levels of a substance linked to oxidative stress in the blood of adults with obesity. 46 healthy obese adults were randomly assigned to either receive apple cider vinegar with a standard…

This study looked at 52 soft contact lens wearers to see if a computer program (ImageJ) can measure eye redness more accurately than the standard grading system. The goal is to catch early signs of eye irritation. Participants wore lenses for two weeks and had their eyes checked …

This study tested two ways of using 3D-printed guides to rebuild the lower jaw after tumor removal, using bone from the lower leg. 36 people took part. One guide used a full model of the healthy jaw; the other broke the leg bone into planned segments. Both worked, but the segment…

This study looked at 43 emergency surgery patients to see if using a stomach ultrasound could help doctors choose the safest way to manage the airway during anesthesia. The goal was to reduce the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs, a serious complication. The researchers…

This study tested whether a board game called "D'Antibiotika Academy" helps dental students learn about antibiotics and bacteria better than a traditional handout. Over 100 students played the game or read a handout, then switched methods. The game improved test scores and made l…