Clinical trials

Understanding the Study Results This study explored how hypnosis combined with sedation can improve patient care during a procedure called Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). ERCP is used to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The researchers wanted to find out if adding hypnosis to the standard sedation would make a difference […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at whether screening for emotional and cognitive problems after a stroke helps patients participate more in society. Here’s what we found: What Worked? Screening helped identify emotional and cognitive issues early on. Patients in the screening group showed less anxiety and slightly better quality of life at 3 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at how giving a substance called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to newborns with a serious infection called late sepsis can help them grow better. Sepsis can slow down growth and cause babies to not get enough nutrients. What Worked? Babies who received DHA showed better growth in length, arm […] ➡️➡️➡️

Main Findings of the Study This study looked at how laying on of hands, a type of healing where no physical contact is made, affects brain activity in people with epilepsy. The researchers wanted to see if this method, with or without a spiritual connection, could help improve brain function. What Worked? Patients who received […] ➡️➡️➡️

Overview of the Study This study looked at two treatments for stubborn warts that do not go away easily: intralesional acyclovir and intralesional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). Both treatments aim to help clear these warts effectively. What the Study Found After 6 months of treatment: 66.7% of patients treated with acyclovir had complete clearance of their warts. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at two types of therapy for veterans who have both insomnia and PTSD. The two therapies compared were: CBT-I and Prolonged Exposure (CBTI-PE): A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and a type of therapy for PTSD. Sleep Hygiene and Prolonged Exposure (Hygiene-PE): Basic sleep tips along […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the HEPRO Study Results The HEPRO study looked at how a special diet could help patients with advanced lung cancer. Here’s what we found: What Worked? Dietary Intervention: Patients who took fish oil capsules showed improvements in muscle mass and function. Protein Intake: Encouraging patients to consume enough protein helped maintain their strength and […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how using artificial intelligence (AI) with electrocardiograms (ECGs) can help doctors diagnose low ejection fraction (low EF) in patients who are hospitalized. Low EF means the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should, which can be serious but is treatable. What Worked? The AI […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at the use of anakinra, a medication, combined with glucocorticoids (GCs) to treat giant cell arteritis (GCA). GCA is a condition that causes inflammation in the blood vessels, which can lead to serious health issues. What Worked? The study aimed to see if anakinra could help reduce the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study This study looked at how one session of strength training, either in-person or online, affects low back pain and disability in pregnant women. It also checked how much the women enjoyed the sessions. What Worked? Both in-person and remote strength training sessions helped reduce low back pain. Women enjoyed both types of […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial looked at how the medications fenofibrate and curcumin affect patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking glimepiride, a common diabetes medication. Here’s what the study found: What Worked: Both fenofibrate and curcumin helped lower unhealthy fats (lipids) in the blood and improve markers of inflammation in patients. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Trial Results Overview The study tested a new medication called orforglipron, taken as a pill, to see if it could improve heart health in people with type 2 diabetes or those who are overweight or obese but do not have diabetes. What Worked? Orforglipron helped lower bad cholesterol, triglycerides (fats in the blood), and blood […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the OPTIMISE SCI Trial Results The OPTIMISE SCI trial looks at how treating sleep problems can improve recovery for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). This study is important because many individuals with SCI struggle with breathing issues during sleep, which can affect their overall health and recovery. What the Trial Found In the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Trial Results Explained This study looked at how certain treatments for rheumatoid arthritis affect a protein called PCSK9 and cholesterol levels. Here’s what we found: What Worked? Glucocorticoids: Patients using glucocorticoids had higher PCSK9 levels after 24 weeks compared to those using other treatments. Biological Treatments: Patients using biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) showed lower […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the HIRAID® Education Program The HIRAID® program helps emergency nurses provide better care by focusing on safety and patient experience. This program was tested in 29 emergency departments in Australia to see how well it works. What Was Tested? The study aimed to improve how nurses use the HIRAID® framework through a special education […] ➡️➡️➡️

AIMS: Recent studies have looked at how sugar levels in the blood might affect memory and the brain. This research examined these sugar levels and their impact on brain health and thinking skills in older adults at risk for memory problems. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study involved 1,259 people aged 60 to 77 who did […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at a program called SuMMiT-D, which sends text messages to help people with type 2 diabetes take their medications regularly. Here’s what we found: What Worked: Many participants reported that the text messages helped them remember to take their medications. They felt more engaged in managing their health. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the IMAGINE Study Results The IMAGINE study looked at how well children with uncontrolled asthma follow their treatment and how they use their inhalers. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The study showed that there is no strong link between how well children follow their treatment (adherence) and how well they use their inhalers […] ➡️➡️➡️

Trial Results Explained The study tested a new type of leadless pacemaker that works without wires. It showed that: The average battery life for the atrial leadless pacemaker (ALP) is about 4.3 years, and for the ventricular leadless pacemaker (VLP), it is about 9.1 years. Patients had good heart pacing at a steady rate of […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The Lymphatic Mapping Of Oropharyngeal Cancer (LOOC) trial aimed to improve how we treat oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) patients, especially those with cancer in one side of the neck. Here’s what we learned: What Worked: The trial successfully used a new imaging technique called free-hand single photon emission CT (fhSPECT) to map […] ➡️➡️➡️