University Of Zurich

This study tested whether a personalized approach to walking therapy works better than standard therapy for people with spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. Researchers used 3D motion capture to analyze each person's specific walking problems and then designed a six-week t…

This study tested whether using portable oxygen during exercise helps people with serious lung blood vessel diseases walk farther. Forty Swiss patients with pulmonary hypertension walked for six minutes with and without oxygen to compare results. Researchers wanted to see if usin…

This study tested if a small device that plugs a part of the heart is safer and more effective than standard blood-thinning medications for preventing strokes. It involved 81 high-risk patients who had both a narrowed aortic valve (treated with a minimally invasive valve replacem…

This study tested if giving extra oxygen through a face mask could lower high blood pressure in the lungs of people who live permanently above 2500 meters. Researchers measured heart and lung function in 48 high-altitude residents with this condition, first while breathing normal…

This study tested whether advanced MRI scans could help doctors better determine how deeply bladder cancer has grown into the bladder wall. Researchers enrolled 186 patients with bladder cancer to see if these detailed scans could improve staging accuracy compared to standard met…

This study tested whether a special type of MRI scan could be a better tool for checking kidney function in people with metabolic syndrome. It compared scan results from 46 people with metabolic syndrome to those from healthy individuals. The goal was to see if this scan could de…

This study tested whether a simple home exercise program and protein supplements, alone or combined, could help prevent falls in older adults at risk of muscle loss and frailty. It involved 801 seniors who were already showing some signs of weakness or had experienced a recent fa…

This study tested whether a common altitude sickness prevention drug works the same way for women as it does for men. Researchers gave 303 healthy adults either the drug acetazolamide or a placebo before a simulated high-altitude climb. The main goal was to see if the drug's effe…

This study tested whether training breathing muscles before abdominal surgery could help patients recover better. 134 patients were asked to use a special breathing device for about two weeks before their operation. Researchers wanted to see if this training could reduce the numb…

This study tested whether a more targeted, higher-dose radiation treatment could better control pain from spinal metastases (cancer that has spread to the spine) compared to standard radiation. It involved 219 adult patients with painful spinal tumors. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested whether a new type of walking training is better than standard treadmill training for people with chronic spinal cord injury. Fourteen participants tried either overground training with a robotic support system or treadmill training for four weeks. Researchers m…

This study tested a new non-invasive therapy for chronic tinnitus, the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears. Researchers combined two techniques: gentle electrical brain stimulation (tRNS) and listening to white noise. The goal was to see if this combination could tempora…

This study tested whether breathing supplemental oxygen from a portable device helps people with high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) walk farther and feel less breathless. Researchers worked with 24 people who permanently live above 2500 meters and have HAPH. They measure…

This study aimed to see if measuring hemoglobin (a blood protein) in spinal fluid could help doctors predict and monitor brain injury in patients who had a brain aneurysm bleed. Researchers observed 366 adult patients across multiple countries for 14 days after their bleeding eve…

This study evaluated a hospital's standard procedure for placing breathing tubes in newborns. Researchers monitored 50 infants during intubation to see if providing gentle air pressure through the nose helped complete the procedure safely on the first try. The goal was to check t…

This study aimed to understand how moving to a lower altitude affects heart pressure in people who live high in the mountains and have a specific type of high-altitude lung hypertension. Researchers measured heart and lung function in 24 participants first at their home altitude …

This study aimed to find biological markers in saliva that could indicate when a driver is too tired or sleepy to drive safely. Researchers collected saliva samples and survey data from over 500 drivers stopped during routine police checks in Belgium. The goal was to see if speci…

This study aimed to understand if placing stable premature babies in standard car seats affects their breathing. Researchers measured lung volume changes in 51 infants as they were moved from lying flat to a semi-upright car seat position and back again. The goal was to gather sa…

This study observed how moving from high altitude (3200m) to low altitude (760m) affects sleep breathing in people with high-altitude pulmonary hypertension who permanently live above 2500m. Researchers measured oxygen levels and breathing patterns during sleep at both altitudes …

This study investigated whether people with dust mite or seafood allergies might also react to edible insects. Researchers tested 96 adults with these allergies using skin tests and questionnaires to see if they were sensitive to insect proteins. The goal was to understand potent…

This study tested whether using portable oxygen therapy helps people with chronic lung disease walk farther during a 6-minute walking test. Researchers compared how far 40 participants could walk while breathing normal air versus while using their prescribed nasal oxygen. The goa…

This study aimed to understand how much pain and stress premature babies experience during a specific breathing treatment called LISA. Researchers tested if a skin sensor could reliably measure this pain alongside standard nurse assessments. The goal was to gather better informat…

This study aimed to see if new digital camera scans of the mouth are as accurate as traditional putty impressions for creating models of all your teeth. Researchers compared multiple digital scans and traditional impressions from 10 healthy adult participants. The goal was to pro…

This study aimed to understand how moving from a high-altitude home (3200m) to a low-altitude location (760m) affects the walking ability of people with high-altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH). Researchers tested 24 people who permanently live above 2500 meters and have HAPH.…

This study measured how a robotic body-weight support system called the FLOAT affects movement during daily activities like walking, standing, and climbing stairs. Researchers compared movements with and without the robotic assistance in 60 people with incomplete spinal cord inju…

This study aims to understand how different neurological conditions affect walking patterns. Researchers measured the gait of 208 people with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, and spinal cord injury, comparing them to healthy volunteers. The goal is to create detailed walking …

This study aimed to better understand irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and related gut disorders. Researchers observed 498 adults to see how common certain food intolerances and very flexible joints are in these patients. They also checked if specific diets helped and looked for co…

This study aimed to understand how a specially designed shoe sole, called the X10D, changes the way people walk. Researchers measured the walking patterns of 15 healthy adults aged 50-65 while they wore the X10D shoe, a standard shoe, and their own sports shoes. The goal was to g…

This study aimed to understand if drugs that affect brain chemicals like serotonin (found in psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin) can cause lasting positive changes in how people behave socially. Researchers gave different substances to 122 healthy adults and measured things li…