University Of Padova

This study looked at whether hypnosis can help medical trainees (doctors in their first year of residency) manage negative thoughts and stress from work. Twenty-six participants completed the trial, which measured changes in skin responses and thinking skills before and after hyp…

This study tested whether using a computer-based virtual reality program could help people feel less anxious about discarding personal belongings. 80 adults from the general population were asked to imagine or virtually see themselves throwing away an item. Researchers measured c…

This study investigates how tiny blood vessels in muscles influence the ability of older adults to build strength and muscle through resistance training. Researchers will measure muscle size, blood vessel density, and physical function before and after a supervised exercise progr…

This study looked at 10 adults with moderate-to-severe ARDS who were on breathing machines. Researchers used a non-invasive imaging method (EIT) to adjust ventilator pressure settings and then checked how the heart's right side responded using ultrasound. The goal was to find the…

This study looked at 500 adults on breathing machines to see if measuring airway pressure at a specific moment (P1) versus a later moment (P2) better predicts lung damage. The goal is to find which measurement helps doctors set safer ventilator settings. No new treatment was test…

This pilot study looked at whether giving extra oxygen during heart surgery (when a heart-lung machine is used) affects kidney function afterward. 104 adults having elective heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either high or normal oxygen levels. The main goal was to …

This study looked at whether a brain chemical called BDNF changes throughout the day and if a short, intense five-minute workout can raise BDNF levels and improve thinking. Fifteen healthy adults aged 18-40 completed thinking tests and gave blood samples before and after exercise…

This study looked at whether taking a daily PQQ supplement for six weeks can improve how non-endurance athletes burn fat and use energy during exercise. Twenty-four basketball players were randomly assigned to receive either PQQ or a placebo. Researchers measured fat oxidation, b…