NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES

This study tested an experimental drug called XPro1595 in 208 people with early Alzheimer's disease who also had signs of brain inflammation. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, memory, and daily function compared to a placebo over 24 weeks. The study also che…

This study tested a drug called ataluren in 360 boys (age 5 and older) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a specific genetic mistake called a nonsense mutation. The goal was to see if ataluren could help them walk farther over 72 weeks compared to a placebo. All participa…

This study tested whether using social networks (like WeChat) can help people at high risk for stroke take their medications correctly after leaving the hospital. 720 participants were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other got extra support through social n…

This study tested a new device called the Supernova stent retriever in 54 people having a severe stroke caused by a large blood clot in the brain. The device is designed to grab and remove the clot, restoring blood flow. The main goals were to see if the device could safely reope…

This study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called AOC 1001 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic muscle disease. 37 people who completed an earlier study received multiple doses of the drug by IV. Researchers tracked side effects and measured drug lev…

This study tested whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. Over 1100 adults having neurosurgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard care or standard care plus topical vancomycin. Researchers …

This study tested whether the EXOPULSE Mollii suit, which delivers mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight adults wore either the active suit or a sham (inactive) suit for two weeks. The goal was to s…

This study looked at how the bodies of 30 young, elite rowers change during intense exercise. Researchers measured hormones, metabolism, and iron levels before and after a 2000-meter rowing test. The goal was to better understand how athletes adapt to hard physical strain.

This study tested a new robot called ChARMin that helps children with arm weakness from nerve problems do rehabilitation exercises. 63 children aged 5 to 21 took part. The goal was to see if the robot is safe, easy to use, and can measure arm movement and strength.

This study tested a special eye-imaging technique called adaptive optics to look at blood vessel changes in the retina of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers measured swelling around retinal vessels in 50 participants with different MS types and compared them to heal…