Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro

This study tested two ways of delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to 46 adults with panic disorder that hadn't improved with standard treatment. One group received traditional in-person therapy, while the other used a self-guided app following the same 8-session plan. R…

This study looked at whether a supervised exercise program can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in people who have lasting health problems after tuberculosis. Sixty adults with a history of TB took part. They were split into two groups: one did the exercise pro…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help adults whose panic disorder does not improve with standard treatments. 45 participants used the app for eight weeks, learning skills like relaxation and changing unhelpful thoughts. The goal was to see if the app could reduce pani…

This study tested if using gentle electrical pulses on the thigh muscles could help prevent muscle wasting in 22 adults on breathing machines in the ICU. Patients were split into two groups: one received the electrical stimulation for at least 7 days, the other did not. Researche…

This study looked at whether training health workers and actively reaching out to smokers and heavy drinkers aged 35+ can increase the number of people who get a simple mouth exam to catch oral cancer early. Over 1,100 participants from Rio de Janeiro were split into groups to co…