University Hospital Tuebingen

This study tested whether the drug bromocriptine, which boosts dopamine in the brain, can help people with obesity lose weight based on their FTO gene type. 120 adults with a BMI over 30 took either bromocriptine or a placebo for 18 weeks. The goal was to see if a specific gene v…

This study tested a type of brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation (TBS) for people with major depression. 238 adults who had not gotten enough help from standard treatments received either real TBS or a fake version (sham) for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if TBS could …

This study tested a new digital aftercare program for 60 children and teens leaving psychiatric hospital care. The program used regular video calls and a secure smartphone messenger to connect patients, parents, and teachers with their therapist. The goal was to ease reintegratio…

This study looked at whether using a special local anesthesia (tumescent local anesthesia) during breast cancer surgery leads to less pain afterward compared to general anesthesia. 349 women with breast cancer or early-stage breast changes took part. The goal was to see if this a…

This study looked at whether a blood test that analyzes fetal DNA (cell-free DNA) can better detect certain genetic conditions in early pregnancy compared to standard screening. Over 1,000 pregnant women participated. The goal was to see how often the test gives a false positive …

This study tested a tool called the "Tübingen Ultrasound Ruler" to help surgeons see tumor edges more clearly during breast-conserving surgery. The goal was to reduce the chance of leaving cancer cells behind, which would require another surgery. Researchers reviewed records from…

This study looked at how much physical and mental stress surgeons experience during robot-assisted surgery compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery. Five trained surgeons were monitored with muscle sensors, heart rate monitors, and saliva tests during routine procedures. The …

This study asked over 2,600 healthcare workers and others about their personal views on delivery methods. Researchers wanted to see if giving detailed information about things like pelvic floor health or epidurals would change people's preferences. The goal was to understand what…

This study involved 270 women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Researchers wanted to see how a genetic test called Oncotype DX, which gives a Recurrence Score, influences whether doctors recommend chemotherapy. They also checked if the sco…

This study looked at 78 women having hysterectomy or other uterine surgery to compare robotic-assisted laparoscopy with conventional laparoscopy. The main goal was to see how long each type of surgery takes. Researchers also tracked blood loss and time under anesthesia. The study…