Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Olive compound could ease pregnancy hypertension
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether hydroxytyrosol, a natural antioxidant from olives, can improve blood vessel function in pregnant women with high blood pressure. Fifty-two women will take either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers an…
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New breathing device for newborns proves just as effective as current standard
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new device called Mixsafe works as well as the standard Neopuff device for helping newborns breathe. 107 babies who needed breathing support at birth took part. The goal was to see if Mixsafe could be a safe and effective alternative for hospitals.
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Olive power: could a natural supplement ease pregnancy hypertension?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether hydroxytyrosol, a natural antioxidant found in olives, can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in pregnant women with high blood pressure. 42 women took either a daily 10 mg hydroxytyrosol capsule or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers measured chang…
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Vitamin e shot may shield young hearts during complex surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) during heart surgery could reduce heart muscle damage in children with Tetralogy of Fallot, a birth defect. 58 children aged 1-10 years received either vitamin E or a placebo at the start of surgery. The main goal was …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Brain oxygen monitor shows promise in protecting preterm infants from injury
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether using a brain oxygen monitor (cerebral NIRS) along with a treatment guideline could prevent brain injury in very low birth weight preterm infants. 129 babies born at 32 weeks or earlier or weighing under 1500 grams took part. The monitor was placed on th…
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a common antioxidant shield kidneys from leptospirosis?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers are testing whether oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can reduce signs of kidney tubular injury, oxidative stress, and inflammation in adults with non-severe leptospirosis. The trial enrolls 64 adults who have had fever for three to five days and a confirmed Leptospira infe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Easy tongue workout may cut choking risk in seniors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a home-based tongue exercise (pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth) in 17 older adults with swallowing problems. The goal was to see if this simple exercise could strengthen swallowing muscles and reduce the risk of food or liquid entering the airwa…
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Virtual reality workouts may help seniors recover faster in the hospital
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial investigates how low-intensity exercise affects lactate levels in hospitalized adults aged 60–90. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard exercise or standard exercise plus virtual reality exercise using a headset. Researchers measure blood lactat…
Sponsor: Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC