Mahidol University

This study looked at whether eating a plant-based diet for 12 weeks could lower blood pressure and change gut bacteria in 102 kidney transplant recipients. Participants either followed a plant-based diet or their usual diet. The goal was to see if this diet could help manage hear…

This study tested whether giving iron supplements daily or weekly works better to prevent anemia in healthy Thai infants aged 6 to 12 months. A total of 287 babies were randomly assigned to receive iron daily or weekly for 3 months, then all switched to weekly for another 3 month…

This study tested a treatment called oral immunotherapy for people with shrimp allergy. 20 participants aged 12-40 with confirmed shrimp allergy were given increasing amounts of shrimp over time to see if they could tolerate more shrimp without a reaction. The main goal was to me…

This study tested an online family education program delivered via a messaging app to help families of people with first-episode schizophrenia. The goal was to reduce negative emotions in family members and improve how consistently patients take their medication. 53 patients and …

This study tested a Thai-language version of a tool called the Delirium Diagnostic Tool-Provisional (DDT-Pro) in 110 elderly hip fracture patients. The goal was to see if it accurately diagnoses delirium compared to the standard method. If it works, it could give doctors a simple…

This study tested a new, locally made capsule to see if it can accurately diagnose slow-transit constipation. Twenty healthy volunteers and people with constipation took both the new capsule and a standard capsule at the same time. After five days, an abdominal X-ray counted how …

This study looked at whether adding change-of-direction (cutting) drills to the standard FIFA 11+ warm-up can reduce a key risk factor for ACL knee injuries in male soccer players. Twelve players completed the training, and researchers measured knee angles during cutting movement…

This study tested a community-based program called HUG-M+ to improve HIV prevention and care among young Thai men who have sex with men. Over 600 participants in two Thai cities were followed for up to two years. The program aimed to increase HIV testing and reduce unprotected an…

This study looked at whether offering HIV self-testing with online supervision helps young men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ho Chi Minh City get tested more often. One hundred participants aged 16-29 either used the supervised self-test or answered a simple yes/no about past te…

This study tested whether adding hyaluronic acid to a ketorolac injection helps frozen shoulder more than ketorolac alone. Fifty-six adults with frozen shoulder received one injection of either the combination or just ketorolac, then followed a rehab program. Both groups improved…

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) could improve movement and thinking in 60 people who had a stroke 2 weeks to 2 years earlier. Participants received real or sham stimulation while doing physical therapy. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested whether a smartphone app with video instructions helps people prepare better for a colonoscopy compared to standard education. 488 adults were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual instructions. The goal was to see if the app led to cleaner bowels, w…

This study compared two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. Fifty-three adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three weekly shockwave sessions or dry needling. Researchers measured pain leve…

This study tested whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to shoulder muscles can help stroke patients with a dislocated shoulder. Twenty people in the subacute phase of stroke received either real or fake magnetic stimulation for 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks,…

This study looked at whether children with year-round allergic rhinitis can use a nasal steroid spray only when symptoms bother them, instead of every day. Sixty-eight children aged 6 to 18 were randomly assigned to either daily use or as-needed use of fluticasone furoate spray. …

This study tested whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) to physical therapy could improve walking, balance, and leg strength in people who had a stroke. 34 adults with sub-acute or chronic stroke participated. The goal was to see if this combination helps the…

This study looked at whether a low-dose vaginal estrogen tablet could improve overactive bladder symptoms in menopausal women by changing the bacteria in their urine. Thirty women used the tablet daily for two weeks, then twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in…

This study looked at whether follow-up appointments by phone or video (telemedicine) can help cancer patients with chronic pain feel better than going to the clinic in person. About 193 adults with cancer pain took part. The goal was to see if telemedicine reduces how much pain i…

This completed study tested whether machine learning could predict dengue and severe dengue using electronic health records from 1,000 patients in Thailand and Vietnam. The goal was to create a low-cost tool that works even when lab tests are unavailable. Researchers used vital s…

This study looked at how often poor sleep happens after a C-section when spinal morphine is used for pain relief. Researchers followed 286 mothers to find out what factors make sleep worse. The goal was to understand the problem better so hospitals can help new mothers rest and r…

This study tested a new way to teach toothbrushing to visually impaired children aged 6 to 20. Instead of standard audio instructions, researchers added a sing-along song to help kids remember the steps. The goal was to see if the song improved brushing technique and reduced plaq…

This study tested whether giving a gas sedative (isoflurane) instead of standard IV drugs could reduce the energy delivered to the lungs by the breathing machine in 40 ICU patients. The goal was to see if this approach might lower the risk of lung injury. The trial was small and …

This completed study looked at 583 women who had a cesarean delivery and experienced postpartum hemorrhage. Researchers tested whether the Obstetric Comorbidity Index could predict which patients would develop severe complications. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk m…

This study tested whether a triple-headed toothbrush removes more dental plaque than a regular single-headed toothbrush when parents brush the teeth of preschool children with developmental disabilities. Twenty-four children aged 3 to 6 years participated, and each child tried bo…

This study examined 236 adults in a surgical intensive care unit who needed a breathing machine for more than 4 days. Researchers wanted to see if the length of time a patient had anemia (low red blood cells) was linked to how long they stayed on the ventilator. The goal was to b…

This study looked at 120 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to see if simple stool tests can tell if the disease is active or in remission, just like a colonoscopy does. Colonoscopy is the current gold standard but is expensive, invasive, and not ideal for frequent chec…

This study reviewed the medical records of 649 women who had heavy bleeding (at least 1 liter) after a C-section. Researchers looked at how many needed blood transfusions, intensive care, or other treatments. The goal was to better understand what happens to these patients, not t…

This study looked at 188 women who received epidural pain relief during labor to find out how many ended up having a C-section. Researchers also examined factors like how dilated the cervix was before the epidural and any side effects. The goal was to better understand the link b…