University Medicine Greifswald

This study tested whether coughing during a blood draw can reduce pain. Twenty-one healthy men had blood drawn twice—once with coughing and once without—and rated their pain. The goal was to understand how the 'cough-trick' works. If effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free …

This study tested whether a gentle ear stimulation technique could reduce stress and anxiety in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 62 workers were randomly assigned to receive the stimulation or be placed on a waiting list. The goal was to see if this simple, non-dr…

This study tested whether acupuncture at specific points (CV24 and P6) can reduce gagging in 60 adults undergoing a transesophageal echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound done through the throat). Participants received either real or placebo acupuncture. The goal was to see if the tr…

This completed study looked at how quickly the body breaks down yohimbine, a dietary supplement, in 36 healthy adults aged 18 to 40. Researchers compared men and women with different versions of the CYP2D6 gene, which affects drug metabolism. Participants took a single low dose o…

This study tested over 1,000 healthcare workers for COVID-19 and tracked their antibody levels over time. The goal was to understand how the virus spreads among hospital staff and how the immune system responds. No treatment was given; the focus was on gathering information to gu…

This study tested whether having a study team call doctors with a checklist could improve how they manage patients with Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. The calls reminded doctors of key steps like follow-up blood cultures, proper antibiotics, and imaging tests. The …