University Of Zurich

This study tested if doing special breathing exercises before abdominal surgery could lower the number and severity of complications after the operation. 134 adults scheduled for major belly surgery took part. The goal was to see if strengthening breathing muscles beforehand help…

This study looked at whether giving extra oxygen to people living at high altitudes (above 2500 meters) with high altitude pulmonary hypertension can lower pressure in their lung arteries. 48 participants were tested at 3200 meters. The goal was to see if oxygen therapy could eas…

This study tested a short, low-intensity psychological program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) for refugees and asylum seekers. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and trauma symptoms. 64 participants took part, and the results wil…

This study looked at whether giving extra oxygen to people who live high in the mountains and have high altitude pulmonary hypertension (a type of high blood pressure in the lungs) helps them walk farther. 24 participants were tested at 3200 meters. The main goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a higher, more targeted dose of radiation (SBRT) works better than standard radiation for relieving pain caused by cancer that has spread to the spine. About 219 adults with spinal tumors took part. The main goal was to see if SBRT leads to greater pain …

This study tested whether combining a gentle electrical current on the scalp with white noise can temporarily reduce the loudness and distress of tinnitus (ringing in the ears). 35 adults with chronic tinnitus received either the real treatment or a fake version. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether people with pulmonary vascular disease (problems with blood vessels in the lungs) can walk just as far without extra oxygen as with it. 40 adults who had low oxygen levels during exercise walked on two separate days — once with oxygen and once with no…

This study looked at whether using a noninvasive breathing support (NIV) during the placement of a breathing tube in newborns can make the procedure safer and more successful. Researchers tracked 50 infants who needed intubation in the delivery room or intensive care unit. The go…

This study tested whether personalized walking therapy based on detailed 3D movement analysis improves walking better than standard therapy. 63 people with spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis who had mild to moderate walking problems took part. Each person got either a train…

This study looked at how placing stable preterm infants in car seats affects their lung volume. Using a special imaging technique, researchers measured changes in lung aeration when babies moved from lying flat to a semi-upright car seat position. The goal was to understand breat…

This study looked at nearly 500 adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see how common FODMAP intolerance and joint hypermobility (very flexible joints) are. Researchers tested participants' reactions to certain sugars, checked their gut bacteria, and examined bowel functio…

This study looked at 24 people with high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) who live above 2500 meters. Researchers measured their sleep breathing at 3200 meters and again after moving to 760 meters. The goal was to see if lower altitude improves oxygen levels and reduces bre…

This study looked at how different neurological conditions—like stroke, Parkinson's, or spinal cord injury—change the way people walk. Researchers measured walking patterns in 208 adults to create detailed "gait profiles" for each condition. The goal was to better understand how …

This study looked at how a robotic body-weight support system called 'the FLOAT' affects movement in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. About 65 participants performed everyday tasks like walking, standing up, and climbing stairs with and without the robot's help. Researc…

This study explored whether a detailed MRI scan can reliably measure kidney function in people with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Researchers compared MRI results between 46 healthy volunteers and those with me…

This study tested whether walking training overground with body weight support helps people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better than treadmill training. Fourteen adults with incomplete spinal cord injury took part in 4 weeks of either overground or treadmill training. The…

This study looked at 24 people with high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) who live above 2500 meters. Researchers measured their lung blood pressure at high altitude (3200 m) and after moving to low altitude (760 m) for one night and seven nights. The goal was to see if sim…

This study looked at 21 premature babies who needed a breathing treatment called LISA. Researchers tested whether a skin sensor could measure pain and stress during the procedure, comparing it to standard pain scores. The goal was to see if this method could help doctors decide w…

This study tested whether digital cameras used by dentists to take pictures of teeth are as accurate as the traditional method using a thick paste that hardens in the mouth. Ten healthy adults received both types of impressions, and the digital scans were compared to the conventi…

This study looked at 24 people with high altitude pulmonary hypertension who live above 2500 meters. Researchers measured how far they could walk in 6 minutes at their high-altitude home (3200m) and after moving to a low-altitude city (760m). The goal was to see if the change in …

This study checked if adults with dust mite and seafood allergies are also allergic to edible insects like crickets or mealworms. 96 participants had skin prick and blood tests to see patterns. The goal was to understand who might be at risk for insect food allergies.

This study tested whether chemicals in saliva can show if a driver is dangerously sleepy. Researchers collected saliva samples from 511 drivers stopped by police in Belgium and compared them with how sleepy the drivers felt and looked. The goal is to find a simple, objective test…