University Of Malaya

This trial tests whether a bone graft made from a patient's own extracted wisdom tooth works as well as a synthetic material (EthOss) for preserving bone and gum after lower wisdom tooth removal. In a split-mouth design, each participant receives both grafts—one in each socket—an…

This study compared clear mandibular advancement aligners to traditional twin-block braces for correcting Class II Division 1 malocclusion (overbite) in 21 children aged 10-16. Participants were split into three groups and followed for 6 months. The goal was to see if the aligner…

This study tests whether a non-invasive imaging tool called swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) can detect early signs of tooth erosion caused by acidic drinks. Twenty-two healthy adults swished orange juice repeatedly over three days, and their teeth were scanned …

This study tested whether using a catheter coated with antimicrobial medicine could prevent serious bloodstream infections in intensive care patients. Researchers compared the coated catheter to a standard one in 110 adults in a Malaysian hospital ICU. They looked at infection ra…

This study tests whether giving people with dementia a lifelike doll to care for can reduce their need for medications like antipsychotics and improve their mood and behavior. The trial involves 142 residents aged 65 and older across six nursing homes in China, comparing those wh…

This study tested a special coping module designed to help children aged 7 to 11 manage their fear of the dentist. Sixty children with high dental anxiety took part. The module aimed to lower their anxiety, measured by a questionnaire and heart rate patterns. Results showed chang…

This study tested whether a 15-minute session of rhythmic beats (like a metronome) before standard physiotherapy could improve balance and weight shifting in stroke patients. 27 participants were split into two groups: one received the beats plus usual therapy, the other only usu…

This study tested whether putting lignocaine (a numbing medicine) inside the abdomen during gynecologic open surgery can reduce pain afterward. 112 women having surgery like hysterectomy or cystectomy took part. The goal was to see if this approach lowers pain scores and the need…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing piano music and practicing mindfulness (like deep breathing) can help reduce dental anxiety. 240 adults in Iraq were split into two groups: one received the music and mindfulness techniques, the other did not. The goal was to see if…

This pilot study tested whether listening to P. Ramlee songs during brain stimulation sessions could help stroke survivors. Forty participants either listened to music or sat in silence for 20 minutes while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to see if music might boo…

This study tested whether eating house cricket powder before a meal could lower blood sugar spikes in people with type 2 diabetes. Twenty adults on metformin took part, consuming cricket powder, whey protein, or a placebo mixed into soup. Researchers measured blood glucose and in…

This study compares simple bedside tests — like measuring air leak pressure — against a fiberoptic camera view to see if they can reliably confirm optimal placement of a supraglottic airway device during general anesthesia. Thirty adults undergoing surgery will be enrolled. If th…

This study tested whether specially designed educational videos, sent through a mobile messaging app, could help people with coronary heart disease improve their fitness and heart health knowledge during a 12-week home-based cardiac rehabilitation program. Twenty-one participants…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns changed the variety of foods young children (6 months to 6 years) from low-income urban families ate. Researchers tracked what kids ate before and after food aid, and measured nutrition markers like iron levels. The goa…

This study tested whether a deep cleaning of the gums (nonsurgical periodontal therapy) could lower inflammation and improve quality of life in 20 people who have both rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease. Researchers measured changes in immune markers, bacteria in the mouth, and…