Assaf-harofeh Medical Center

This study tests whether a low-carbohydrate, plant-based diet can lower inflammation in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Thirty-six adults will try the special diet and their usual diet in random order, each for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see i…

This study tests whether taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) tablets twice a day for a month can prevent blood pressure from rising during dialysis. It involves 40 chronic hemodialysis patients who already experience blood pressure spikes during treatment. The goal is to see …

This study compares a new, stronger 7 Tesla MRI to the standard 3 Tesla MRI for finding suspicious spots in the prostate. Researchers want to see if the stronger scanner can detect problems more clearly and possibly without using a contrast dye. About 200 men will get both scans …

This study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people with mild to moderate chronic fatigue syndrome. 74 participants will receive either real treatment or a sham (placebo) for 60 sessions over 3 months. Researchers wi…

This study reviews records from 1,000 healthy adults who completed 60 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Researchers will compare exercise test results and thinking skills before and after treatment to see if there are any changes. The goal is to understand how HBOT mi…

This study follows 30 people with achalasia (a swallowing disorder) for one year after their treatment. Researchers want to see if the weight gain that often happens after treatment leads to worse metabolic health, like fatty liver or higher blood sugar. Participants will have bl…