National University Of Malaysia

This study tests two different drug combinations for pleural infection, a serious infection of the lung lining that often requires surgery. The standard treatment uses two drugs (alteplase and DNase) given through a chest tube. This trial compares that to a new combination using …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a daily dose of tocotrienol, a form of vitamin E from palm oil, can reduce markers of aging in healthy adults aged 35 to 64. Over 6 months, 220 participants will take either tocotrienol or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in cellul…

This study looks at whether a plant-focused diet can help malnourished adults on peritoneal dialysis (a type of kidney treatment) improve their nutrition and overall health. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to either a plant-focused diet or a standard kidney diet …

This study tests whether giving an antibiotic (gentamicin) directly into the bile duct during a procedure called ERCP helps people with acute cholangitis recover faster. About 172 adults with mild to moderate infection will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra antibio…

This study is testing whether a wearable device that plays personalized low-frequency sounds (like pink noise) can help people with insomnia sleep better. Forty adults with sleep problems will use the device for 12 weeks, and their sleep will be measured with overnight brain-wave…

This study tests if a dry powder form of ivy leaf extract (Syrup Prospan) works better than a common medicine called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) at reducing cough and mucus in people with COPD. About 100 adults with stable COPD will take one of the two treatments for a set time. The g…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a chest drain insertion can make the experience less painful and more tolerable. About 80 adults who need the procedure will be randomly assigned to receive VR distraction or standard care. Researchers will measure satisf…

This study compares how satisfied people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea are with a standard CPAP machine (Airsense 10) versus a portable one (Air-Mini). Fifty adults who are new to CPAP will try both devices and rate their satisfaction. The goal is to see if the …

This study looks at why some babies grow poorly early in pregnancy for no known reason. Researchers will measure a key hormone (progesterone) in the mother's blood and examine a protective protein in the placenta after birth. By comparing 58 pregnancies, they hope to uncover clue…

This study compares two ways to place a breathing tube when the airway is hard to manage. Doctors will try both methods on a mannequin to see which is faster and more successful. The goal is to find the best technique for real-life emergencies.

This study looks at two methods to prevent small chest tubes from getting blocked in patients with pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs). One method uses only saltwater flushes, the other adds a heparin lock. The goal is to see which keeps the tube working longer. About 40 ad…