Lancaster General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Lancaster General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Concussion headache drug trial halted early — no clear answers yet
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug nortriptyline could help teenagers with headaches after a concussion. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo for 4 weeks. The trial was stopped early and only enrolled 8 people, so it is not known if nortript…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Breathing therapy tested for heart failure patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a special breathing therapy could help people with systolic heart failure. The goal was to see if it improves how far they can walk in six minutes and their quality of life. The study planned to include 65 adults with moderate heart failure, comparing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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MRI safety check for broken heart wires
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether MRI scans are safe for people who have broken or unused wires (leads) from pacemakers or defibrillators still in their heart. About 18 adults with these wires who needed an MRI for medical reasons were monitored for any side effects like chest pain or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:16 UTC