Clinical trials

Understanding the Trial Results What Worked? The trial showed that it is safe to leave small, non-cancerous polyps in the colon during a procedure called colonoscopy. There were no safety issues, meaning patients did not experience complications like bleeding or perforation, regardless of whether the polyps were removed or left in place. What Didn’t Work? […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the ADaPT-OUD Trial Results The ADaPT-OUD trial aimed to help Veterans with opioid use disorder (OUD) by improving the way medications for OUD are prescribed. Here’s what the results mean for patients and clinics. What Worked? The trial showed that Veterans at intervention sites had better access to mental health services. There were fewer […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Maltalep Trial Results What Was the Trial About? The Maltalep trial studied the effect of a medicine called single-dose rifampicin (SDR), given after a vaccine called BCG, to see if it could help prevent leprosy in people who are close to someone diagnosed with leprosy. Key Findings: What Worked? BCG vaccination is effective […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how well a combination of Zhuangdan Yanshi Decoction and dapoxetine hydrochloride works for treating premature ejaculation, especially in patients with specific symptoms like cholestasis and phlegm disturbance. What Worked? The combination treatment improved the time before ejaculation (incubation period of intravaginal ejaculation) and other measures of sexual […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Prostate Cancer Care This study looked at how a special nursing approach called the Focused Solution Model can help improve the lives of men with prostate cancer. It focused on two main areas: quality of life and feelings of sadness or anxiety. What Was Done in the Study? In total, 82 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how a text message program called “Keeping in Touch” (KiT) can help young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) manage their condition as they move from children’s to adult healthcare. Here’s what we found: What Worked? Information and Support: The information about managing diabetes and support for […] ➡️➡️➡️

Study Overview This research looked at how Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) can help older adults hear better in noisy situations. Hearing aids are the best-known solution for hearing loss, but they can be expensive and hard to get for some people. PSAPs are more accessible options that might help reduce the effort needed to […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Impact of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis on Caregivers When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), it can be a very tough time for both the person diagnosed and their family members who take care of them, known as informal caregivers. This study looked into how learning about the diagnosis affects caregivers’ mental […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial tested a new treatment combination for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who did not respond well to previous therapies. The treatments used were: Sintilimab: A medication that helps the immune system fight cancer. Anlotinib: A pill that targets blood vessels to slow down tumor growth. The […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial compared two treatments for patients with HPV-related throat cancer: a new, less intense radiation treatment and the standard, more intense treatment. The goal was to see which had fewer side effects. What Worked? The new treatment (de-escalated adjuvant radiotherapy) resulted in fewer severe side effects compared to the standard […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Psychodrama for Teens with Substance Use Issues This study looked at how a special type of therapy called psychodrama can help teenagers who struggle with anger and self-harm because of substance use disorders. Here’s what we found out and how it can help patients and clinics. What Worked? The teens who […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study compared two medications used for sedation: s-ketamine and midazolam. Both help patients relax while still allowing them to breathe on their own. However, the study found important differences in how these drugs affect the body’s ability to adjust breathing. What Worked? S-ketamine: This medication was found to mostly keep […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how a brain treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people who use opioids. Opioid users often struggle with feeling rewarded, which can lead to dropping out of treatment or relapsing. The study found that TMS can improve this reward response in opioid users. What Worked? […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Early Childhood Caries in Aboriginal Children What Was the Study About? This study looked at how effective an early dental care program was for Aboriginal Australian children. The goal was to see if starting dental care early could help prevent tooth decay, a common problem in young children. What Did the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at two treatments, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and dexamethasone (DEXA), to see which one better prevents postembolization syndrome (PES) after a procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC). What Worked? NAC was found to significantly lower the chances of developing PES compared to DEXA. In […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Early Detection of Severe Influenza What Was the Study About? This study aimed to create a smart computer program that helps doctors find severe influenza (a serious type of flu) earlier than usual. Severe influenza can lead to many deaths each year, so early detection is very important. How Was the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial on Ayurveda for Knee Osteoarthritis What is the Study About? This study looks at a special Ayurveda treatment plan for managing primary knee osteoarthritis, which is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness in the knee. The goal is to see how well this treatment works compared to regular medical care. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how brain connections can help predict how well patients with depression and anxiety will respond to different treatments. Here’s what they found: What Worked? The study showed that patterns of brain connectivity can predict treatment outcomes. This means that doctors might be able to tell how well […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at a new treatment method called the “Three-Step Nine-Method Lumbar Correction” for patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS), a condition that causes back pain and can affect movement. The study compared this method with pelvic traction, another treatment option. What Worked? The Three-Step Nine-Method Lumbar Correction significantly reduced […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how adding therapy for mental health, called psychological intervention (PI), can help patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). This condition often comes with feelings of anxiety and depression. Here’s what the study found: What Worked? Patients who received both standard treatment (antibiotics and medication) and […] ➡️➡️➡️