University Hospital Tuebingen

This study tested if a drug called bromocriptine helps people with obesity lose weight differently depending on their specific genetic code. 120 adults with obesity were randomly given either the drug or a placebo for 18 weeks. The main goal was to see if people with a certain ge…

This study tested whether a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called theta burst stimulation (TBS) could help people with moderate to severe depression who haven't fully responded to standard treatments. 238 participants received either real TBS or a sham (fake) treatment fo…

This pilot study tested whether a special type of exercise training using whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) could help control blood sugar in people with prediabetes. For 16 weeks, 66 sedentary adults aged 40-65 were split into groups, with one group receiving the…

This study tested a new screening method for pregnant women to detect certain genetic conditions in the fetus. Researchers compared a blood test that analyzes fetal DNA with the standard ultrasound and blood marker screening. The goal was to see if the new method could reduce fal…

This study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help surgeons identify endometriosis tissue in real-time during laparoscopic surgery. The AI was trained and validated using video and images from 26 patients who had surgery for endometriosis. The goal was to …

This study explored whether a 7-day supervised fast could help reduce joint pain and improve quality of life for breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors. Fifty-four patients participated, completing a week of very low-calorie fasting followed by dietary changes. Resear…

This study compared two anesthesia methods for breast cancer surgery to see which causes less pain afterward. Researchers followed 349 patients who had either local numbing (where they stayed awake) or general anesthesia (where they were put to sleep). The goal was to find which …

This study aimed to understand personal attitudes about childbirth methods among both healthcare professionals and pregnant women. Researchers surveyed over 2,600 participants to learn how people decide between vaginal delivery and cesarean section. They also tested whether provi…

This study aimed to understand if using a surgical robot causes less physical and mental strain on surgeons compared to standard 'keyhole' surgery. Researchers measured muscle activity, heart rate, and stress hormones in five trained surgeons during their normal operations. The g…

This study tested if giving people the natural hunger hormone ghrelin could increase their motivation to work for rewards and change how their body uses energy. It involved 24 people, including some with major depression and some healthy volunteers. Participants received either g…

This study aimed to understand if a hormone from the stomach called ghrelin can increase a brain chemical (dopamine) and boost a person's willingness to work hard for rewards. Researchers gave ghrelin or a placebo to 26 healthy people and people with depression, then used brain s…

This study aimed to understand if robot-assisted surgery is easier on surgeons' bodies and minds compared to standard laparoscopic surgery. Researchers measured muscle activity, posture, and mental strain on four surgeons performing procedures like hysterectomies. The goal was to…

This study compared two types of minimally invasive surgery for uterine conditions: robot-assisted and standard laparoscopic surgery. Researchers followed 78 patients to see if one method resulted in shorter surgery times, less blood loss, fewer complications, or better recovery …

This study looked at how doctors use a specific genetic test (OncotypeDX) to make decisions about chemotherapy for patients with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer. It involved 270 women and observed how the test's 'Recurrence Score' influenced treatment recommendations.…