Hospital Universitari Vall D'hebron Research Institute

This study tested a simple, non-instrumental biofeedback technique to reduce abdominal bloating in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or functional dyspepsia. 41 participants were taught exercises to control their belly and chest muscles using a video, or received a place…

This study looked at 63 adults who had heart surgery through a small cut in the chest. It compared two pain relief methods: freezing the nerves (cryoanalgesia) and a nerve block (BRILMA). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain after surgery, including where and how …

This study looked at the bacteria in the mouth and gut of 126 people to see if those with serrated polyposis syndrome have a different mix of microbes compared to people with other types of colon polyps or no polyps. Researchers collected saliva and stool samples to analyze the b…

This study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery to fix pelvic organ prolapse. The goal was to find out how often they developed bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) after surgery and what factors might increase that risk. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress…