Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also Known As Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Clinical trials sponsored by Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also Known As Allegheny Health Network Research Institute), explained in plain language.
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Scientists zap brain to boost metabolism in obesity fight
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different settings for a deep brain stimulation device already implanted in three people with severe obesity. The goal was to see which electrical settings best increased the body's resting metabolic rate, which is how many calories you burn at rest. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Zap to the neck aims to stop brain Injury's deadly lung complication
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the neck could help prevent severe lung injury in people recently hospitalized for a mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury. The device was used alongside standard hospital care and compared t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC