Indonesia University

This study tested two types of 3D-printed surgical guides to help rebuild patients' lower jaws after tumor removal. Surgeons compared a complete jaw model against a segmented approach that pieces together bone from the leg. Both methods worked well, but the segmented guides produ…

This study tested whether adding an injection called tranexamic acid to standard care helps control bleeding in the stomach or intestines. It involved 48 adults with active gastrointestinal bleeding, who were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo (inactive sol…

This study tested whether using an anti-inflammatory eye drop (nepafenac 0.1%) for five days before surgery could help control harmful scarring in patients with a detached retina. Researchers compared the eye drop to artificial tears in 61 adults to see if it reduced specific mar…

This small study tested a single injection derived from umbilical cord stem cells in 12 men with severe, long-term erectile dysfunction that did not improve with standard medication (sildenafil/Viagra). The main goals were to check if the injection was safe and to see if it could…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, called Theta Burst Stimulation, could help people with methamphetamine addiction. It was a small trial in Indonesia where participants received the stimulation alongside standard counseling. The main goal was t…

This study tested a new, computer-based method to measure eye redness in people wearing soft contact lenses for two weeks. Researchers compared this new method to the standard, more subjective way eye doctors currently check for irritation. The goal is to find a more consistent a…

This study aimed to find out which of two types of medical connectors is better at preventing serious bloodstream infections in very small, premature babies. Researchers observed 60 infants weighing less than 3.3 pounds for two weeks after they received a central line. They compa…

This study tested whether adding real acupuncture to standard anxiety therapy (medication and counseling) works better than fake acupuncture plus standard therapy for reducing anxiety and improving quality of life in cancer patients. 38 adult cancer patients with moderate to seve…

This study aimed to find the best dose of a sedative drug (dexmedetomidine) to mix with standard spinal anesthesia. The goal was to provide about 200 minutes of reliable numbness for patients undergoing hip or knee surgery. Researchers tested different doses on 40 patients to see…

This study tested whether adding laser acupuncture to standard COPD medication could help people breathe better and feel better. Forty participants with stable COPD received either real or fake (sham) laser treatments. Researchers measured lung function and quality of life over 8…

This study tested whether a special type of acupuncture using a tiny, dissolvable thread could help reduce pain and improve recovery for people who donated a kidney. Thirty-two kidney donors were randomly assigned to receive either the real thread acupuncture or a fake version th…

This study tested whether a sleep medicine called lemborexant is safe and effective for people with liver cirrhosis who have trouble sleeping. It involved 82 adults with cirrhosis and poor sleep, comparing the drug to a placebo. The goal was to see if it improved sleep quality wi…

This study tested a new medicine called fexuprazan against the commonly used esomeprazole to see which was better at relieving heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. 145 adults with GERD took one of the pills daily for 4 to 8 weeks. Researchers tracked their symptoms and safety to s…

This study tested which angle on a special exercise machine works best to strengthen thigh muscles in women with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers compared a flat (0°) angle to a tilted (50°) angle during leg extension exercises in 43 women aged 50-65. They measured muscle activat…

This study tested if a common painkiller (paracetamol/acetaminophen) taken by mouth works as well as another drug (ketoprofen) for reducing pain during a uterine exam called an office hysteroscopy. Researchers compared the two in 60 women to see which provided better pain relief …

This study tested whether a gentle, needle-free laser therapy (laser acupuncture) could help head and neck cancer patients during chemotherapy. It aimed to see if the therapy could reduce a dangerous drop in infection-fighting white blood cells and improve patients' daily quality…

This study tested if a special type of acupuncture using small press needles could reduce severe, long-term itching in people on kidney dialysis. 38 patients were randomly given either real acupuncture needles or fake tape at specific points on their bodies over four weeks. Resea…

This study tested whether a single session of thread-embedding acupuncture could help people with COPD. Researchers compared the real procedure to a fake one to see if it helped patients walk farther and improve their quality of life over three months. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether real acupuncture is better than fake acupuncture at helping head and neck cancer patients feel less tired and maintain better blood cell counts during combined chemotherapy and radiation. 34 adult patients were randomly assigned to receive either real or…

This study tested whether injecting a numbing medicine (lidocaine) into a specific acupuncture point in the neck is a safe and effective way to treat migraines. Researchers compared weekly injections to a daily pill (propranolol) in 30 adults with frequent migraines. They measure…

This study compared two different styles of leg strengthening exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers wanted to see if exercises focusing on lowering a weight (eccentric) or lifting a weight (concentric) were better at improving leg strength, knee movement, and…

This study tested if giving a diuretic (water pill) called furosemide early to sepsis patients in the ICU could help predict and manage a dangerous kidney injury. Researchers compared the drug to a placebo in 48 patients and measured a specific kidney protein (pNGAL) to see if it…

This study aimed to see if a specially designed board game could help dental students learn about antibiotics and bacteria better than traditional study handouts. Researchers had 101 dental students try both learning methods to compare knowledge test scores and student motivation…