Ruhr University Of Bochum

This study tested whether a vaginal gel called DEFLAGYN can help women clear high-risk HPV infections and abnormal cervical cells without surgery. About 242 women with unclear Pap smears or mild cervical dysplasia used the gel for three months. The goal was to see if the gel incr…

This study tested whether applying Lugol's iodine during a standard cervical surgery (LLETZ) helps doctors remove all precancerous cells. 230 women with cervical dysplasia took part. The goal was to see if iodine staining reduces the chance of leftover disease after surgery.

This study tested a non-invasive technique called Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) in 49 people having breast reconstruction with free flap surgery. RIC involves briefly restricting blood flow to an arm using a blood pressure cuff, which may protect tissues from damage during s…

This study tested two treatments for lichen sclerosus, a skin condition causing itching and pain in the genital area. 246 women received either a non-ablative CO2 laser treatment or a steroid cream (clobetasol) for 3 months. The goal was to see which better reduces symptoms like …

This study tested whether adding extra confidence-building exercises during or after a virtual reality (VR) session could help people with a fear of heights more than VR alone. 83 adults with a fear of heights took part. The goal was to see if these boosts could reduce fear and a…

This study looked at how long the benefits of a single spider exposure session last in people with spider fear. 59 participants were tested right after exposure and then again at one week, six weeks, or three months later. Researchers measured how close they could get to the same…