Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

This study tested a surgical technique called 'distal flap reduction' to reduce deep gum pockets that can form after wisdom tooth extraction. 72 adults with gum pockets behind their second molars were treated either with the new technique or standard extraction. The goal was to s…

This pilot study tested whether adding a 16-week meditation program to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps people with coronary artery disease feel less stressed and anxious. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did meditation plus rehab, the other did rehab alone…

This study tested whether a procedure called percutaneous needle electrolysis can help people with posterior tibial tendinopathy, a common cause of foot pain. 46 adults with pain for at least 3 months were split into two groups to compare the treatment against a control. Research…

This study tested whether adding ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder pain after surgery. 70 patients were split into two groups: one got only physiotherapy, the other got physiotherapy plus one PE…

This study looked at how satisfied people were with at-home tooth bleaching using two different types of orthodontic retainers. Forty adults who had finished Invisalign treatment used both retainer designs and rated their experience. The goal was to see if one design caused less …

This study tested how satisfied people are with at-home teeth whitening using two different types of trays: Vivera and Essix. Forty adults with healthy teeth used a 10% carbamide peroxide gel for 2 hours a day, 3 days a week, for 4 weeks with each tray. Researchers measured satis…

This study tested whether using a 16% carbamide peroxide whitening gel every other day causes less tooth sensitivity than using it every day. 110 adults with healthy teeth applied the gel for two hours over three weeks. The goal was to see if alternating days reduces pain while s…

This study looked at three different ways to distribute training intensity—polarized, pyramidal, and threshold—in recreational distance runners. Twenty-four runners followed an 8-week program to see which method improved their endurance, running economy, and 5-kilometer time tria…

This study looked back at the medical records of 465 adults admitted to the ICU for burns. Researchers wanted to see if existing scoring systems can accurately predict which patients are most at risk of dying. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions and improve care for…

This completed study looked at 61 adults to see if physical fitness, body composition, and diet are linked to gum disease severity. Researchers reviewed dental records and lifestyle questionnaires from a previous study. No new treatments were tested; the goal was simply to unders…

This completed study in Spain looked at 821 first-year university students to see how their physical activity and sitting habits relate to obesity and muscle health risks. Researchers used questionnaires to measure activity levels and sitting time, and body mass index (BMI) to cl…

This study tested whether having healthcare workers wear a special suit that mimics the physical challenges of aging could increase their empathy toward older adults. 82 nurses, therapists, and other staff from four nursing homes took part. Half wore the suit and did everyday tas…