Mahidol University

This study looked at whether eating a plant-based diet for 12 weeks could help kidney transplant recipients lower their blood pressure and improve their gut bacteria. 102 stable kidney transplant patients were randomly assigned to either follow a plant-based diet or continue thei…

This study tested whether giving iron every day or once a week works better to prevent anemia in healthy Thai infants aged 6-12 months. About 287 babies were randomly assigned to one of two schedules for 6 months. Researchers measured blood hemoglobin and iron levels to see which…

This study tested a treatment called oral immunotherapy for people with shrimp allergy. 20 participants aged 12-40 with confirmed shrimp allergy were given increasing amounts of shrimp over time to see if they could tolerate more shrimp without a reaction. The main goal was to me…

This study tested an online family education program delivered via a messaging app to help families of people with first-episode schizophrenia. The goal was to reduce negative emotions in family members and improve how consistently patients take their medication. 53 patients and …

This study tested a Thai-language version of the Delirium Diagnostic Tool (DDT-Pro) in 110 older adults with hip fractures. The goal was to see if it can accurately detect delirium without needing special training. Researchers compared it to the standard diagnostic method to chec…

This study tested a new, locally made capsule to see if it can accurately diagnose slow-transit constipation. Twenty healthy volunteers and people with constipation took both the new capsule and a standard capsule at the same time. After five days, an abdominal X-ray counted how …

This study looked at whether online-supervised HIV self-testing helps young men who have sex with men in Vietnam get tested more often. One hundred participants either used the online-supervised self-test or got standard care. The goal was to see if this approach increases testin…

This study tested a community-based program called HUG-M+ to improve HIV prevention and care for young Thai men who have sex with men (YMSM). About 636 participants from two cities in northeastern Thailand took part. The program aimed to increase HIV testing and reduce condomless…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic treatment (rPMS) can reduce shoulder displacement and improve arm movement in 20 people who had a stroke within the past 6 months. Participants received either real or fake magnetic pulses for 20 minutes daily over 2 weeks, plus s…

This study looked at whether children with year-round allergies can use their nasal spray only when symptoms bother them, instead of every day. 68 children aged 6-18 took part. The goal was to see if the as-needed approach controls symptoms just as well, while using less medicine…

This study looked at two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. 53 adults with this muscle pain were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal was to see which one works better for reducing pain…

This study tested whether adding hyaluronic acid (HA) to a ketorolac injection helps frozen shoulder more than ketorolac alone. 56 adults with shoulder stiffness received one injection and were followed for 24 weeks. Both treatments improved pain and function, but the combination…

This study tested whether 10 sessions of a gentle brain stimulation technique (dual-tDCS) combined with physical therapy could improve walking, balance, and leg strength in people who had a stroke. 34 adults with sub-acute or chronic stroke participated. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app to guide bowel preparation leads to better colonoscopy results compared to standard instructions. 488 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy were randomly assigned to receive either app-based education or standard education. The main g…

This study looked at whether a low-dose vaginal estrogen tablet could improve overactive bladder symptoms in menopausal women by changing the bacteria in their urine. Thirty women used the tablet daily for two weeks, then twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in…

This study looked at whether follow-up appointments by phone or video (telemedicine) can help cancer patients with chronic pain feel better than going to the clinic in person. About 193 adults with cancer pain took part. The goal was to see if telemedicine reduces how much pain i…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called transcranial electrical stimulation) could improve brain activity, movement, and thinking in people who had a stroke. 60 adults who had a stroke between 2 weeks and 2 years earlier received the sti…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence could predict dengue fever using only basic health records, like vital signs and blood counts, without needing expensive lab tests. Researchers analyzed data from 1,000 patients in low- and middle-income countries where dengue is …

This study tested a new way to teach toothbrushing to visually impaired children aged 6 to 20. Instead of standard audio instructions, one group learned with a sing-along song. The goal was to see if the song helped them remember the steps and brush more thoroughly. The study inv…

This study examined 236 adults in a surgical intensive care unit who needed a breathing machine for more than 4 days. Researchers wanted to see if the length of time a patient had anemia (low red blood cells) was linked to how long they stayed on the ventilator. The goal was to b…

This study tested whether a triple-headed toothbrush removes more dental plaque than a regular single-headed toothbrush when parents brush the teeth of preschool children with developmental disabilities. Twenty-four children aged 3 to 6 years participated, and each child tried bo…

This study looked at 120 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to see if simple stool tests can tell if the disease is active or in remission, just like a colonoscopy does. Colonoscopy is the current gold standard but is expensive, invasive, and not ideal for frequent chec…

This study looked at 583 women who had a C-section and experienced heavy bleeding after birth. Researchers tested whether a tool called the Obstetric Comorbidity Index could predict which patients would develop severe complications. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk …

This study reviewed the medical records of 649 women who had heavy bleeding (at least 1 liter) after a C-section. Researchers looked at how many needed blood transfusions, intensive care, or other treatments. The goal was to better understand what happens to these patients, not t…

This study looked at whether adding change-of-direction (COD) training to the standard FIFA 11+ warm-up program could lower a key risk factor for ACL knee injuries in male soccer players. Twelve players completed the training, and researchers measured their knee angle during cutt…

This study looked at how often new mothers have poor sleep after a C-section done with spinal anesthesia and morphine. Researchers followed 286 women to find out what factors, like pain or nausea, affect sleep quality. The goal is to help improve recovery and breastfeeding succes…

This study looked at 188 women who received epidural pain relief during labor to find out how many ended up having a C-section. Researchers also examined factors like how dilated the cervix was before the epidural and any side effects. The goal was to better understand the link b…

This study looked at whether giving sedation through inhalation (breathing it in) instead of through an IV can reduce the work of breathing in patients on ventilators. 40 ICU patients were randomly assigned to receive either inhaled sedation or standard IV sedation. The goal was …