Lancaster General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Lancaster General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Could simple breathing exercises help heart failure patients walk farther?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a breathing training program could help people with heart failure walk farther and feel better. 65 participants with reduced heart function were randomly assigned to either receive standard care or use a smartphone app for guided breathing exercises. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 05:26 UTC
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Could a common pill ease the lingering pain of head injuries?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the medication nortriptyline to standard headache care helps reduce persistent headaches after a concussion more quickly. It involved teens and young adults whose headaches lasted over a month after a mild head injury. The trial was small and ende…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can you get an MRI with a broken pacemaker wire? this study wanted to find out.
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if MRI scans are safe for people who have broken or unused wires from a pacemaker or defibrillator. Researchers wanted to collect real-world safety data to help insurance companies decide if they should cover these scans. The study also checked if having a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC