University Of Chile

This small pilot study tested a new automated device designed to control sedation levels in critically ill patients who are on breathing machines. The device aimed to keep patients deeply sedated while using the lowest possible dose of the sedative drug propofol. Researchers comp…

This study tested whether using special stitches (periosteal sutures) works as well as tiny titanium tacks to hold bone graft material in place during jawbone reconstruction for dental implants. Forty adults needing bone grafts in their upper front jaw were randomly assigned to r…

This study compared two methods of numbing nerves to control pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested a new combination of nerve blocks against the standard method to see if it provided equal pain relief while avoiding a risky side effect that can temporarily paralyze the …

This study tested if combining education about how pain works with light cycling exercise is better than just exercise alone for people with chronic low back pain. 24 adults were randomly assigned to either cycle while a therapist taught them about pain, or to just cycle. The goa…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a brief counseling program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) could help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults visiting a primary care clinic in Chile. Researchers compared five sessions of PM+ to the clinic's usual…

This study aims to understand if specific brain wave patterns measured during surgery are linked to how much pain a patient feels after waking up. Researchers will record brain activity from 80 adults having planned abdominal surgery while they receive small, calibrated electrica…

This study aimed to understand early Alzheimer's disease by examining two potential warning signs in older adults. Researchers measured inflammation markers in blood and brain activity patterns during surgery in 20 participants over 60. The goal was to see if these two factors ar…

This study tested whether a mobile app could teach older adults about oral cancer and proper oral hygiene. Researchers compared two versions of an app—one with educational videos and interactive games, and another with videos only—to see which was better at improving knowledge an…

This study tested whether restricting eating to a 10-hour daily window could improve health markers for night shift workers. For 8 weeks, 22 healthcare workers tried this eating pattern, followed by 8 weeks of their normal diet. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar control…