Hasanuddin University

This study looked at whether adding the herb ashwagandha to the usual schizophrenia medicine risperidone could improve thinking and memory. Eighty men with schizophrenia took either risperidone alone or risperidone plus ashwagandha for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in a b…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it could reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. Thirty adults received the treatment, and researchers measured their pain levels before and after. The goal was to find a drug-free way to…

This study tested whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to standard medication could reduce auditory hallucinations and inflammation in 50 adults with schizophrenia. Participants either received CBT plus their usual antipsychotic or medication alone. Results measured …

This study tested whether listening to special audio (theta brainwave entrainment) combined with nature sounds could improve sleep in 34 healthcare shift workers with poor sleep. Participants listened to the audio or a placebo for 20-30 minutes daily for 14 days. The goal was to …

This study tested whether adding structured supportive psychotherapy to the medication risperidone helps improve thinking and reduce inflammation in people with schizophrenia. Forty-six men took part, with half receiving both therapy and medication, and the other half receiving m…

This study tested whether using a higher voltage (60 volts) during a pulsed radiofrequency treatment works better than a lower voltage (45 volts) for people with long-term back and leg pain caused by nerve issues. Twenty-two adults who had pain for at least 12 weeks and didn't ge…

This study looked at whether adding magnesium supplements to standard depression treatment (fluoxetine) could improve thinking and memory. Forty adults with major depression took either fluoxetine alone or fluoxetine plus magnesium for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in c…

This study tested whether daily cookies made with golden rice and a medicinal plant (piper crocatum) could lower fasting blood sugar and improve quality of life in 102 adults with HIV who also have high blood sugar. Participants ate either the special cookies or plain control coo…

This study tested whether adding ashwagandha extract to standard schizophrenia treatment (risperidone) can lower inflammation and improve symptoms. 80 male patients with schizophrenia took part. The goal was to see if ashwagandha could reduce a marker of brain inflammation (IL-1β…

This study tested a serum and cream containing four active ingredients (GABA, DMAE, cysteamine, and bakuchiol) to see if they improve skin brightness and reduce wrinkles. 44 healthy women aged 30-50 used the products or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in skin …

This study looked at 233 sports science students in Indonesia to see if having more self-efficacy (believing you can handle challenges) is linked to less academic burnout. Students filled out questionnaires about their self-belief and burnout levels. The goal was to understand if…