Post-bacterial disorder

This study tested whether taking tetracycline for 3 months is tolerable for people with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease (PTLD) — those who still have symptoms like fatigue after standard antibiotic treatment. 60 adults received either tetracycline or a placebo, then switched treatmen…

This pilot study tested a device called RAVANS that delivers mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear, aiming to reduce symptoms of post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Fifteen adults with PTLDS received either real or sham stimulation. The main goal was to see if th…

This study tested two hand therapy approaches—task-oriented training (like practicing daily activities) and Mulligan mobilization (a pain-free joint glide)—in 54 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve hand strength, function, and q…

This study tested whether clean, lab-bred ticks could find leftover Lyme bacteria in people who had been treated with antibiotics. 45 participants, including those with recent or past Lyme disease and healthy volunteers, had ticks placed on their skin for a few days. The goal was…

This completed study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing impacted the mental health of 259 adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatism (like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis). Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress, depression, anxie…