Universiti Sains Malaysia

This study will check if a simple questionnaire can accurately identify gum disease in adults. About 291 participants in Saudi Arabia will fill out the questionnaire and then have a standard dental exam. The goal is to see how well the questionnaire matches the exam results, whic…

This study tests whether motivational interviewing — a supportive, patient-centered conversation style — can help mothers adopt better oral care habits for their infants, preventing early childhood caries. Researchers will enroll 228 mother-infant pairs in Malaysia, with half rec…

This study looks at how different types of exercise—cycling or strength training—affect brain function and physical frailty in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early stage of memory loss. About 36 people aged 60 to 85 with MCI will be randomly assigned to 12 …

This study looks at whether a 12-week neuromuscular training program can improve knee control and performance in college basketball players who had ACL surgery at least a year ago. Thirty male players will either do standard basketball training or add special balance and jumping …

This study tests if taking magnesium supplements can improve a jaw-widening treatment called Alt-RAMEC for adults aged 18-30 with a narrow upper jaw. Participants will either get the treatment alone or with magnesium. Researchers will measure changes in jaw structure and muscle a…

This study tests whether eyedrops made from Kelulut honey (from stingless bees) are safe and can ease dry eye symptoms. 45 adults will use one of three strengths of honey drops three times a day for a month, while continuing their usual treatments. Researchers will check tear sta…

This study tests whether adding proprioceptive (balance and coordination) training to standard physical therapy can improve walking and knee function in people who have had ACL reconstruction. Thirty adults aged 18-40 will do either standard rehab or standard rehab plus extra bal…

This study aims to understand how walking patterns, body composition, and a blood protein called BDNF differ between older adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy older adults. Researchers will measure gait, handgrip strength, and cognitive function in 60 participants a…