University Of Bern

This study compared 8 weeks of playing an active video game (ExerCube) to moderate-intensity endurance exercise in 43 healthy adults. Both groups trained three times per week. The goal was to see if the game improved fitness and blood pressure similarly to standard exercise. Resu…

This study tested an 8-week online program called EMPATIA for teenagers aged 12-18 who had mild mental health symptoms. 158 teens were split into two groups: one used the program, the other received usual care. The goal was to see if the online program could reduce overall psycho…

This study tested two versions of an online program for social anxiety: one completely anonymous and one that collects personal data. 452 adults with social anxiety used the program to see which version works better and what people prefer. The goal is to make digital therapy both…

This study tested a program called SLEEPexpert, which teaches people with mental health disorders how to improve their sleep using behavioral techniques instead of sleeping pills. 68 adults staying in a psychiatric hospital took part. The goal was to see if the program could redu…

This study looked at whether mouth rinses containing plant extracts and fluoride can help protect teeth from cavities and erosion. Twelve healthy adults used different rinses, including a plain water placebo, while wearing dental appliances with tooth samples. The goal was to mea…

This study enrolled over 1,100 people living with HIV whose current dolutegravir-based treatment was failing (viral load over 1,000 copies/mL). Researchers collected blood samples and sequenced the virus's entire genome to identify which drug-resistance mutations were present. Th…

This study tested a new way to screen for hearing problems in adults who survived childhood cancer. Participants took a hearing test at a local hearing aid shop and shared their experiences. The goal was to see if this community-based approach could help more survivors get screen…

This study looked at how often insomnia occurs in people being treated for psychiatric disorders in hospitals in Switzerland and Germany. Researchers checked 427 patients once to see if they had insomnia and whether age, gender, or type of disorder made a difference. The goal was…

This study tested new robotic training methods to help people with stroke or other neurological conditions improve arm movement. 259 healthy adults and patients took part in motor learning experiments using a robot. The goal was to see if adjusting errors during training, based o…

This study used powerful 7 Tesla MRI scanners to look at brain activity in 59 people with alcohol use disorder who had been sober for at least 4 weeks. Researchers wanted to understand how the brain's control and craving networks interact. The goal was to see if a stronger imbala…

This study looked at 35 people who got ceramic dental bridges with a small extension (cantilever) attached to dental implants. The goal was to see how well the implants and bridges survived and worked after at least one year. Researchers checked for bone changes, complications, a…

This study checked the immune status of 1,024 police officers in Bern, Switzerland, against COVID-19 over one year. Researchers looked at how work and home life affected infection risk and how often protective gear was used. The goal was to learn more about virus spread in this g…

This study tested a system that uses car sensors and machine learning to tell if a driver is drunk. 55 adults drove a real car on a test track after drinking alcohol. The goal was to see if the system could accurately detect alcohol impairment, which could help prevent drunk driv…

This study looked at 160 people who got dental implants at least 25 years ago to find out what helps them last. Researchers checked bone levels, bacteria, and any problems with the implants or the teeth next to them. The goal is to learn which factors lead to long-term success an…

This study looked at how different vaginal infections and bacteria might affect when a baby is born. Researchers followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa, testing for infections and measuring bacteria. The goal was to see which germs are linked to earlier births, but no treatm…

This study tested a new way to personalize brain stimulation for depression by using heart rate responses to guide treatment. Researchers mapped the brain's frontal region in 34 healthy volunteers and people with depression, autonomic issues, and stomach discomfort. They compared…

This study tested a training program for family doctors in Switzerland to help them discuss colorectal cancer screening options (colonoscopy vs. stool test) with patients aged 50-75. The goal was to see if this shared decision-making approach would increase screening rates and be…