Universität Duisburg-essen

This study tested whether teaching people with chronic low back pain gentle self-help techniques (craniosacral therapy) works better than a standard relaxation method. 76 adults learned and practiced one of the two approaches over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if these self-help …

This study tested whether craniosacral therapy (CST), a gentle hands-on technique, can help improve quality of life in women who have finished treatment for breast cancer. 102 women were split into three groups: one receiving one-on-one CST sessions, one learning CST self-help te…

This study tested a 10-week group program teaching self-help techniques from European, Chinese, and Indian traditional medicine for people with post-COVID syndrome. 86 adults with ongoing symptoms after COVID-19 took part. The goal was to see if adding these strategies to usual c…

This study looked at whether online nutrition workshops can help hospital employees switch to a more plant-based diet that is also better for the planet. 64 healthy adults working at a hospital took part. They were split into two groups: one got a 2-hour weekly digital program, t…

This study tested a new device that collects a patient's own tissue and blood during surgery to coat bone graft materials. The goal was to see if it is safe and easy for surgeons to use. 100 adults with hard-to-heal bone breaks or defects took part. The study focused on how well …