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This study tested a smartphone app called ANíMATE designed to help people with obesity better manage their weight and health habits. 36 adults with a BMI between 30 and 40 used the app for 16 weeks alongside standard care. The goal was to see if the app helped them lose more weig…

This study tested whether cognitive rehabilitation using immersive virtual reality or computer-based brain games could improve mild thinking problems in people with Parkinson's or Huntington's disease better than music therapy. 64 participants completed the trial, which compared …

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic blend for 12 weeks could reduce pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues in women with fibromyalgia. 97 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal was to see if improving gut bacteria co…

This study tested whether a simpler surgery for pelvic organ prolapse works as well as the standard one. 190 women with moderate to severe prolapse were randomly assigned to receive either the simplified or standard laparoscopic procedure. The goal was to see if the simpler techn…

This study looked at whether a specific group therapy helps people with bulimia nervosa feel better. One hundred patients were split into two groups: one received the therapy right away, the other waited. Researchers measured symptoms before, after, and two years later to see if …

This study tested whether using creams with niacinamide and shea butter can prevent or reduce skin itching in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. 130 adults with solid tumors starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment were randomly assigned to use either the test cream or a con…

This study tested whether a program with therapy dogs could help people with severe mental illness feel better and build positive mental health habits. Sixty adults with a mental disorder and social challenges took part. The program focused on improving communication, socializati…

This study looked at whether having a nurse consultation before and after a heart valve procedure improves quality of care. About 194 patients took part. The researchers measured things like waiting times, patient satisfaction, hospital stays, and complications. The goal was to s…

This completed study looked at two new blood markers (Calprotectin and Serum Amyloid Protein) in 20 children with juvenile arthritis and related inflammatory diseases. The goal was to see if these markers could help doctors track disease activity and flares better than standard t…

This study looked at two ways to clean the bone before putting in a new knee joint. One method uses a high-pressure water spray, the other uses manual rinsing. The goal was to see which method helps the bone cement stick better. 100 patients having knee replacement surgery took p…

This study looked at whether people with hypopituitarism (a condition where the pituitary gland doesn't work properly) have lower levels of oxytocin, a hormone important for social bonding and appetite. Researchers gave 42 adults (both healthy and with hypopituitarism) a single d…