Indonesia University

This study tests whether wearing a cooling helmet during open-heart surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)—a decline in memory, attention, and thinking that sometimes follows major surgery. The helmet circulates cold water around the scalp to co…

This study tested whether taking tempeh powder (a source of isoflavones) and vitamin D3 daily for 8 weeks could improve vitamin D levels, reduce inflammation, and boost quality of life in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fifty adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn'…

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 tested two ways of using 3D-printed models to help rebuild the lower jaw after tumor removal. Surgeons used bone from the patient's leg to reconstruct the jaw. One method used a full model of the healthy jaw, while the other used a segmented model that fit the leg bone…

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 nepafenac 0.1% eye drops, given before surgery, can lower inflammation in people with retinal detachment. Sixty-one adults used the drops or a placebo for five days before surgery. Researchers measured inflammatory markers in the eye fluid. The goal is t…

This trial tests whether giving the steroid budesonide directly into the windpipe, together with surfactant, can prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia — a chronic lung disease — in very preterm infants (born before 32 weeks or weighing under 1500 grams) who have respiratory distress…

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 tests whether thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) helps adults with chronic low back pain more than a sham version. Thirty-two participants will receive one session of either TEA or a fake procedure and be followed for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, qual…

This study tests whether press needle acupuncture can reduce anxiety in adults before ear surgery. 32 participants will get either real or sham needles placed a day before surgery. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and heart rate changes to see if the treatment works.

This study tests whether thread-embedding acupuncture, which uses absorbable threads to provide ongoing stimulation, can reduce disability and improve flexibility in people with chronic low back pain. 32 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the real treatment or a s…

This trial tests whether giving a continuous infusion of phenylephrine (a drug that raises blood pressure) can prevent shivering after spinal anesthesia in women having a C-section. About 108 non-laboring women will be randomly assigned to receive either the phenylephrine infusio…

This study tested two ways to manage pain in 60 people donating a kidney through keyhole surgery. One group received spinal anesthesia with added morphine, while the other got a nerve block near the lower back. The goal was to see which method reduces the need for opioid painkill…

This study tested whether laser acupuncture, a painless procedure using low-level laser light on specific points, can improve middle ear function in children aged 2-10 with otitis media with effusion (fluid behind the eardrum). Thirty-two children received either real or sham las…

This study compared two non-invasive treatments for neck muscle pain in 50 adults. One group received shockwave therapy, the other low-level laser therapy, both once a week for three weeks. Laser therapy led to greater pain reduction and improved neck movement at the three-week m…

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 whether magnesium sulphate can prevent agitation after ear, nose, and throat surgery as effectively as dexmedetomidine. Sixty-four adults received one of the two drugs during surgery. Researchers measured how many patients became restless or confused as they wok…

This study tested whether a special stick-on lens called a Fresnel prism can help people with hemianopia (blindness on one side of vision) see a wider area. Twenty-five adults with this condition wore the prism on their glasses for a period. The researchers measured changes in th…

This study tested a sleep medication called lemborexant in 82 adults with liver cirrhosis who had trouble sleeping. The drug works by blocking wakefulness signals in the brain. Researchers measured sleep quality and checked for side effects on the liver. The goal was to see if le…

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

This study tested whether changing the angle of a leg exercise machine (N-K Table) from 0° to 50° helps people with knee osteoarthritis activate their thigh muscles more. Forty-three women aged 50-65 with knee osteoarthritis did isotonic knee extensions at both angles. Muscle act…

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 tested whether fexuprazan, a new drug, can relieve heartburn and acid reflux as well as the commonly used esomeprazole. 145 adults with GERD took either fexuprazan or esomeprazole once daily for 4 weeks, with an option to continue for another 4 weeks if symptoms didn't…

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 whether adding manual acupuncture to standard anxiety treatments (medication and talk therapy) helps cancer patients feel less anxious and improves their quality of life. Thirty-eight cancer patients with moderate to severe anxiety received either real acupunctu…

This study tested whether injecting lidocaine into the GB20 acupoint (at the back of the neck) can reduce migraine attacks. Thirty adults with migraines received either weekly lidocaine injections for four weeks or daily propranolol pills. Researchers tracked headache frequency, …

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 tested whether oral paracetamol works as well as oral ketoprofen for reducing pain during a routine uterine exam called office hysteroscopy. Sixty women received one of the two painkillers an hour before the procedure, and their pain was measured during and after. The …

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 whether manual acupuncture, compared to a sham (fake) version, could improve white blood cell counts and reduce fatigue in 34 head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. Participants received 21 sessions over seven weeks at specific body points. The…

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 whether press needle acupuncture can reduce severe itching in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. 38 patients received either a real press needle or a sham (fake) needle on specific acupoints for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the real needl…

This study tested whether an injection of umbilical cord stem cell secretome is safe and can improve erections in 12 men with severe erectile dysfunction that did not respond to sildenafil (Viagra). All participants had type 2 diabetes. The treatment was given as a single injecti…

This study observes 280 adults recovering from elective surgery to understand why some experience nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers will track patient factors like age and smoking history, anesthesia details, and surgery type to identify key risk factors. The goal is to …

This study looked at whether a quick stomach ultrasound before emergency surgery can help doctors choose the safest way to place a breathing tube. In 43 adult emergency patients, doctors used ultrasound to measure stomach contents and then decided on the airway method. The goal w…

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 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…

This completed study from Indonesia University looked at 40 ICU patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury. Researchers compared those who received the diuretic furosemide to a control group, measuring a protein called pNGAL in the blood as a marker of kidney damage. The go…

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 completed study with 40 adults undergoing hip or knee surgery aimed to find the most effective dose of dexmedetomidine when added to standard spinal anesthesia. Researchers tested doses from 3 to 6 micrograms to see which one made the numbness last at least 200 minutes. The …