Ruhr University Of Bochum

This study tested whether applying Lugol's iodine during LLETZ surgery helps doctors remove all precancerous cervical tissue. Iodine stains healthy tissue brown, making abnormal areas easier to see. The trial involved 230 women with cervical dysplasia and compared standard surger…

This study tested whether a non-invasive procedure called remote ischemic preconditioning (RIC) could improve blood flow and reduce tissue damage in women undergoing breast reconstruction with a free flap. RIC involves using a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm to create short …

This study tested two treatments for lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. 246 women received either a non-ablative CO2 laser treatment or a steroid cream (clobetasol) for three months. The goal was to see which works better at reducing symptoms lik…

This study tested whether a vaginal gel called DEFLAGYN, made from silica and citric acid, can help women with unclear cervical smears and high-risk HPV infections clear the virus and avoid surgery. 242 women used the gel for 3 months. The goal was to see if the gel increases the…

This study tested whether adding self-esteem boosts during virtual reality (VR) exposure helps people with fear of heights more than VR alone. 83 adults with fear of heights went through a VR height challenge, with some receiving positive feedback and reminders of past successes …

This study tested whether a single session of facing a live spider can reduce fear and disgust, and if that benefit lasts up to three months. Fifty-nine people with spider fear participated. They were tested with the same spider and a new spider at different follow-up times to se…