Universiti Sains Malaysia

This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) can help men with alcohol use disorder reduce their psychological dependence on alcohol and prevent relapse. Eighty men who have completed detox will be randomly assigned to either VRET or standard treatment. VRET u…

This study tested whether a soya-based dietary fiber drink could help overweight adults lose weight and improve their health. Over 12 weeks, 42 participants either drank the soya beverage or continued their normal diet. Researchers measured changes in weight, body fat, and other …

This study tested a culturally adapted relapse prevention program (RPM-08) for people with substance use disorder in Pakistan. 70 male participants in residential rehab either received the program plus usual care or usual care alone. The program consisted of eight weekly group se…

This study tested a nutrition checklist and educational module (M-FIGO) designed for Malaysian women with gestational diabetes. 206 pregnant women were randomly assigned to receive either the checklist plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal was to see if the tool hel…

This study tested whether a daily supplement of overripe banana powder can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Sixty participants took either the banana supplement or a standard formula for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in fasting blood sugar, HbA…

This study looked at whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, could help university students in Malaysia with mild to moderate anxiety, depression, and stress. 32 students either received six weekly online ACT sessions or were placed on a waiting l…

This study looked at whether walking downstairs is a good exercise for obese women who don't exercise much. Twenty-four women did stair walking twice a week for 8 weeks. The researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood sugar, and body fat to see if this simple activity coul…

This study tested whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program could improve quality of life and positive feelings like hope and optimism in people newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer. 110 participants were split into two groups: one received MBSR training, t…

This study looked at how trunk and leg muscles work together to load the ACL during a single-leg landing in 40 male college athletes. Researchers used motion capture and muscle models to estimate ACL force. The goal was to find muscle patterns that could help prevent ACL injuries…

This study looked at whether a 20-minute session in an automated massage chair can help the body relax and recover in healthy young women aged 19-26. Researchers compared female athletes to inactive women to see if fitness level changes the effect. They measured heart rate patter…

This study looked at whether practicing tennis in virtual reality (VR) can help college players feel more confident, focused, and motivated. 180 students were split into two groups: one did VR tennis training for 8 weeks, and the other did traditional coaching. The researchers me…

This study tested if interactive videos and games can improve how 11-year-old schoolchildren in Malaysia care for their teeth. 220 kids took part, with one group playing educational games plus a standard talk, and the other group only getting the talk. Researchers checked their b…

This study looked at how a 10-week complex training program—mixing heavy weights with explosive jumps—affects the physical fitness, balance, and shooting of Chinese national korfball players. Twenty-four athletes completed the program, and researchers measured changes in strength…

This study looked at how stress hormones (like cortisol) and personality traits (like resilience) influence how people with overweight or obesity feel during short, intense cycling workouts. Thirty-two adults completed a 10-week program of one-minute high-intensity intervals. The…

This study looked at how a common stomach acid drug, pantoprazole, affects the levels of clozapine, a medication for schizophrenia. Thirty-three healthy volunteers took clozapine alone and again after several days of pantoprazole. Researchers measured drug concentrations in the b…

This study tested a new oral health education program called MyBRUSH in 176 twelve-year-old children in Sabah, Malaysia. The goal was to see if it improves their knowledge, attitude, and habits about using toothpaste and brushing teeth, and also reduces dental plaque. One group r…

This study looked at whether a 12-week strength and power training program could improve movement patterns, physical fitness, and leg strength in Chinese college dancesport athletes. Thirty healthy female dancers were split into two groups: one did strength training three times a…