University Medicine Greifswald

This study tests whether acupuncture at specific points on the chin, wrist, and foot can reduce the gag reflex in 30 healthy volunteers. Participants will receive acupuncture at different points in random order, and researchers will measure how far a saliva injector can be insert…

This study looks at whether adding acupuncture to standard pain treatment can lower pain and the need for painkillers after arthroscopic knee surgery. About 60 adults having knee surgery will take part. Half will get standard pain care plus acupuncture with small needles left in …

This study tests whether spermidine, a natural substance found in foods like wheat germ, can improve sleep quality and memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that raises dementia risk. 76 participants aged 55-70 will take spermidine or a placebo …

This study is looking at how the dietary supplement fisetin moves through the bodies of healthy young adults (18-30 years) compared to healthy older adults (65+). Eighty volunteers will take a single 500 mg dose of fisetin, either with or without food, and have their blood tested…