National University Of Malaysia

This study looks at whether a plant-focused diet can improve nutrition in adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on peritoneal dialysis and are malnourished. About 100 participants will be randomly assigned to either a plant-focused diet or a standard kidney diet and follow…

This study tests whether giving antibiotics directly into the bile duct during a procedure called ERCP helps people with a serious bile duct infection (acute cholangitis) recover faster. About 172 adults with mild to moderate infection will be randomly assigned to receive either …

This study tests whether playing personalized sounds (like pink noise) during sleep can improve sleep quality in 40 adults with insomnia. Participants will have their brain waves monitored overnight before and after the therapy. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach can he…

This study tests whether a dry powder form of ivy extract (Syrup Prospan) works better than a common medication called NAC for reducing cough and mucus in people with COPD. About 100 adults with stable COPD will take one of the two treatments for a set period. The goal is to see …

This study compares how satisfied people are with two different CPAP machines for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Fifty adults who have not used CPAP before will try both a standard home machine and a smaller portable one. The goal is to see which device user…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during a chest drain procedure can make patients more comfortable and satisfied. About 80 adults needing a chest drain will be randomly assigned to receive the procedure with or without VR distraction. The goal is to see…

This study compares two methods for placing a breathing tube in a simulated difficult airway: using a video laryngoscope with a video stylet versus with a fiberoptic bronchoscope. About 75 experienced doctors and trainees will try both techniques on a mannequin. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether using a heparin lock after flushing with normal saline keeps small chest tubes (used to drain fluid from around the lungs) from getting blocked better than flushing alone. About 40 adults with pleural effusion will take part. The goal is to find the be…