Hanoi Medical University

This study tested different combinations of counseling, rewards, and text reminders to help people on methadone therapy reduce methamphetamine use and improve HIV outcomes. 667 participants from methadone clinics in Vietnam took part. The goal was to find the best approach to sup…

Researchers at Hanoi Medical University are studying whether two blood markers, AFP-L3 and PIVKA-II, can accurately detect hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer. The trial enrolls 200 adults, including people with liver cancer and people with benign liver…

Researchers at Hanoi Medical University are testing whether personalized meals and diet coaching help stomach and colon cancer patients who are starting chemotherapy. About 120 adults receive tailored menus in the hospital, then learn to prepare high-energy, high-protein diets at…

Researchers at Hanoi Medical University are studying whether methadone clinics can effectively screen, treat, and keep people with methamphetamine use disorder in care. The trial enrolls 60 adults who test positive for meth but not opioids. Participants receive counseling and inc…

This study tested whether an 8-week group therapy program called behavioral activation could help adults with depression in rural Vietnam. The program was delivered at local health stations by trained staff. Researchers measured changes in depression symptoms, distress, and quali…

This study tested whether a herbal capsule called Trĩ Thiên Dược can stop bleeding from grade II internal hemorrhoids better than a standard drug (diosmin). 172 adults with bleeding hemorrhoids took either the herbal capsule or diosmin for 28 days, then were followed for another …

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy, combined with a self-care program, could help people with jaw joint pain (TMJ disorders). 66 adults with recent jaw muscle pain received the treatment. Researchers measured pain levels, jaw movement, and tender spots to see if th…

This study compared two common surgeries for kidney stones 20 mm or smaller: super-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (SMP) and flexible ureteroscopy (fURS). Researchers in Vietnam randomly assigned 72 adults to one of the two procedures and measured how well the stones were remov…

This study tested a 6-month program for 92 stroke survivors in Vietnam. The program included regular health checks, personalized rehabilitation exercises, and motivational interviewing to support mental health. Participants were compared to those receiving standard care. The goal…

This study looked at a treatment called "Surgery-First" for people with a severe underbite (skeletal Class III malocclusion). Instead of wearing braces before surgery, patients had jaw surgery first to fix the bone problem, then braces afterward. Researchers studied 60 patients u…