Indonesia University

This study tested two ways of using 3D-printed models to help rebuild the lower jaw after tumor removal. Surgeons used bone from the patient's leg to reconstruct the jaw. One method used a full model of the healthy jaw, while the other used a segmented model that fit the leg bone…

This study tested whether taking tempeh powder (a source of isoflavones) and vitamin D3 daily for 8 weeks could improve vitamin D levels, reduce inflammation, and boost quality of life in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fifty adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn'…

This study looked at whether an injection of tranexamic acid can help adults with bleeding in the stomach or intestines. The goal was to see if it lowers the chance of bleeding again within 28 days. The trial included 48 participants and compared the drug to a placebo. Results ma…

This study looked at 60 very preterm or low birth weight babies to see which type of connector used on their central line (a special IV) works better to prevent serious bloodstream infections. Researchers compared a split septum connector to a mechanical valve connector. They tra…

This study tested whether oral paracetamol works as well as oral ketoprofen for reducing pain during a routine uterine exam called office hysteroscopy. Sixty women received one of the two painkillers an hour before the procedure, and their pain was measured during and after. The …

This study tested whether a special stick-on lens called a Fresnel prism can help people with hemianopia (blindness on one side of vision) see a wider area. Twenty-five adults with this condition wore the prism on their glasses for a period. The researchers measured changes in th…

This study tested whether magnesium sulphate can prevent agitation after ear, nose, and throat surgery as effectively as dexmedetomidine. Sixty-four adults received one of the two drugs during surgery. Researchers measured how many patients became restless or confused as they wok…

This study compared two non-invasive treatments for neck muscle pain in 50 adults. One group received shockwave therapy, the other low-level laser therapy, both once a week for three weeks. Laser therapy led to greater pain reduction and improved neck movement at the three-week m…

This study tested whether changing the angle of an N-K table (0° vs 50°) during leg exercises could better activate the thigh muscles in 43 women aged 50-65 with knee osteoarthritis. Participants did isotonic knee extensions at both angles, and muscle activity was measured with s…

This study tested whether lemborexant, a sleep medication, can safely improve sleep in people with liver cirrhosis. 82 adults with cirrhosis and poor sleep took either lemborexant or a placebo nightly. Researchers measured sleep quality, liver function, and signs of confusion lin…

This study tested whether laser acupuncture, a painless treatment using low-level light, can improve middle ear function and reduce the return of fluid buildup (otitis media with effusion) in 32 children aged 2-10. Participants received either real or fake laser acupuncture over …

This study tested whether an injection of umbilical cord stem cell secretome is safe and can improve erections in 12 men with severe erectile dysfunction that did not respond to sildenafil (Viagra). All participants had type 2 diabetes. The treatment was given as a single injecti…

This study tested whether fexuprazan, a new medication, can relieve heartburn and acid regurgitation in adults with GERD as effectively as the commonly used drug esomeprazole. 145 participants took either fexuprazan or esomeprazole once daily for 4 weeks (up to 8 weeks if needed)…

This study tested two types of leg exercises in 24 women with knee osteoarthritis to see which better improves muscle strength, knee movement, and daily function. Participants did either eccentric (lengthening) or concentric (shortening) quadriceps exercises three times a week fo…

This study tested whether manual acupuncture could help head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. 34 adults were randomly assigned to receive either real or sham acupuncture three times a week for seven weeks. Researchers measured white blood cell counts, fatigue l…

This study tested whether adding manual acupuncture to standard anxiety treatment (medication and talk therapy) helps cancer patients feel less anxious and have a better quality of life. Thirty-eight adults with recent cancer diagnoses and moderate-to-severe anxiety received eith…

This study tested whether injecting a small amount of lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into a specific acupoint on the neck (GB20) can safely reduce migraine attacks. Thirty adults with migraines received either weekly lidocaine injections for four weeks or a daily propranolol pill…

This study involved 40 adults having hip or knee surgery to find the ideal dose of dexmedetomidine (a sedative) when added to standard spinal anesthesia. The goal was to achieve at least 200 minutes of pain relief. Researchers used a special method to adjust the dose for each pat…

This study tested whether a press needle (a small acupuncture needle taped to the skin) can reduce severe itching in people on kidney dialysis. 38 patients received either the real needle or a sham (fake) needle on specific acupoints for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the real n…

This study tested two types of balance training—whole body vibration therapy and balance board exercises—in 44 obese adults with mild knee osteoarthritis. Over eight weeks, researchers measured pain, mobility, and quality of life to see which approach worked better. The goal was …

This study tested whether a simple balloon-blowing exercise, combined with deep breathing, could increase oxygen levels in people with mild to moderate COPD. 46 adults performed the exercises twice daily for 7 days. The results showed that those who did both balloon blowing and d…

This study tested whether thread embedding acupuncture (placing a tiny thread under the skin at a specific back point) can reduce pain and improve quality of life after laparoscopic kidney donation surgery. 32 healthy kidney donors took part. Half received the real acupuncture pl…

This study tested a special type of acupuncture, called thread-embedding acupuncture, in 34 adults with stable COPD. Participants received either the real treatment or a sham version, and researchers measured their walking ability, breathlessness, and quality of life over three m…

This study tested whether laserpuncture (a needle-free form of acupuncture using lasers) could reduce low white blood cell counts caused by chemotherapy and improve quality of life in 30 adults with head and neck cancer. Participants received either real or sham laserpuncture dur…

This study tested whether adding laser acupuncture to standard COPD treatment improves lung function and quality of life. Forty adults with stable COPD received either real or sham laser acupuncture sessions. Researchers measured breathing tests and symptom questionnaires after 4…

This study tested two different ways to manage pain in people donating a kidney through keyhole surgery. The goal was to see which method reduces the need for strong painkillers (opioids) and improves comfort after surgery. Sixty healthy donors took part, and researchers measured…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) could help reduce cravings and improve symptoms in people with methamphetamine use disorder. Twenty-two adults in Indonesia who had not yet received treatment were given TBS …

This study looked at whether a quick stomach ultrasound before emergency surgery can help doctors choose the safest way to place a breathing tube. In 43 adult emergency patients, doctors used ultrasound to measure stomach contents and then decided on the airway method. The goal w…

This completed study from Indonesia University looked at 40 ICU patients with sepsis-related acute kidney injury. Researchers compared those receiving a continuous furosemide infusion to a placebo group, measuring a blood marker called pNGAL at the start and after 48 hours. The g…

This study looked at whether using nepafenac eye drops before surgery for a detached retina can lower inflammation in the eye. Researchers measured inflammatory markers in the vitreous fluid of 61 adults. The goal was to see if this approach might help prevent a complication call…

This study looked at whether a single dose of apple cider vinegar, taken with a meal, changes levels of a substance linked to oxidative stress in the blood of adults with obesity. 46 healthy obese adults were randomly assigned to either receive apple cider vinegar with a standard…

This study looked at 52 soft contact lens wearers to see if a computer program (ImageJ) can measure eye redness more accurately than the standard grading system. The goal is to catch early signs of eye irritation. Participants wore lenses for two weeks and had their eyes checked …

This study tested whether a board game called "D'Antibiotika Academy" helps dental students learn about antibiotics and bacteria better than a traditional handout. Over 100 students played the game or read a handout, then switched methods. The game improved test scores and made l…