Johns Hopkins University

This study tested whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) could help people with severe schizophrenia that did not improve with medication. The treatment involved placing electrodes in a brain area to change faulty signals. The study was stopped early, so results are limited. It inc…

This early study tested whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) could help people with severe Tourette syndrome that doesn't improve with medication. Researchers placed tiny electrodes in a part of the brain called the thalamus to try to calm abnormal signals causing tics. Only 2 pe…

This study tested whether placing a special placental tissue over nerves during prostate cancer surgery helps men recover erections and bladder control faster. Only 3 men with early-stage prostate cancer and good pre-surgery sexual function took part. The study was stopped early,…

This study tested whether a brain-training technique called EEG neurofeedback can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) improve their communication, anxiety, and sleep. Seven adults with aphasia from stroke or primary progressive aphasia took part.…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, done at home, could improve thinking and language skills in people with primary progressive aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia. Participants used a headset to stimulate a key br…

This study looked at whether regular ultrasound scans could find cancer spread earlier in people with high-risk skin cancer on the head or neck. It included patients whose tumors were aggressive or who had a weak immune system. The goal was to see if ultrasound monitoring helps i…

This study tested a wellness program for women living in emergency shelters after experiencing intimate partner violence. Ten women took part in group sessions that included mindfulness exercises and health education to improve their physical and emotional well-being. The program…