Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

This small, early-stage study aimed to check the safety and see how the body processes an herbal supplement made from Angelica root in men with prostate cancer. It involved 12 men who had finished their initial surgery or radiation treatment. The main goal was to gather basic saf…

This study tested whether switching smokers with mental health conditions to cigarettes with very low nicotine, while also providing e-cigarettes, could reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals and help control their addiction. Researchers followed 88 daily smokers for 16 weeks…

This study tested whether a 6-month online mindfulness course could help adults with uncontrolled type 1 or type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels. Researchers compared the mindfulness program to a standard stress management education course, with both delivered i…

This study tested whether inositol, an over-the-counter dietary supplement, could help reduce excess male hormones in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers compared three different doses of inositol against a placebo pill in 154 women over three months. They me…

This study tested if a special gel, already used to protect the rectum during prostate radiation, could also be used to position patients for treatment. If it works, it could eliminate the need for a separate, invasive procedure to implant metal markers. The research involved 17 …

This study tested whether black raspberry lozenges could reduce DNA damage in mouth cells caused by cigarette smoke. 69 adult smokers took the lozenges daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured chemical damage in mouth cells to see if the berries could help lower the risk of oral h…

This study tested whether an immersive virtual reality (VR) diet education program could help people with fatty liver disease manage their condition. Twenty participants tried the VR program, which teaches about food portions and meal prep, and compared it to traditional in-perso…

This study looked at whether offering a simple blood test could get more people screened for colon cancer. It focused on 297 people aged 45-75 who had previously skipped or refused recommended stool tests or colonoscopies. Researchers offered a free blood test during regular clin…

This study looked at whether offering a blood test could help more people get screened for colon cancer. It focused on patients aged 45-75 who had previously been offered a stool test or colonoscopy but did not complete it. Researchers wanted to see if a more convenient, familiar…

This study tested whether hydroxychloroquine, a common lupus medication, could prevent people with early signs of lupus from developing the full disease. Researchers gave the drug or a placebo to 187 people aged 15-49 who showed some lupus markers but didn't yet have the full con…

This study tested a multi-part program designed to increase colorectal cancer screening and follow-up care in community health centers. The program targeted doctors, clinic staff, and patients with education, reminders, and navigation help. The goal was to find out if this combin…

This study tested two training programs for doctors in rural Pennsylvania to see if they could get more teens vaccinated against HPV. The programs taught doctors better ways to recommend the vaccine and how to follow up with parents who initially said no. Researchers measured whe…

This study tested whether an FDA-approved eye drop (oxymetazoline) could help lift a drooping eyelid in people with a specific condition that develops after facial paralysis. The condition causes abnormal, tight muscle movements around the eye, leading to a droopy eyelid that can…

This early study explored whether applying heat could help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk longer with less leg pain. Researchers tested 33 people to see if heat exposure could reduce the sharp rise in blood pressure and heart rate that often happens when people …

This study tested if a TENS unit, a small device that delivers mild electrical pulses through the skin, could help reduce pain during endometriosis flare-ups. For 3 months, 40 participants tracked their pain without the device, then used it for another 3 months while continuing t…

This study compared how well people see at different distances after cataract surgery with two different FDA-approved lens implants. Researchers tested 80 adults to see if the Johnson & Johnson Eyhance lens and Bausch & Lomb enVista lens provided similar vision quality. The trial…

This study tested whether using robotic training devices helps new surgical residents learn to place central venous catheters (CVCs) more safely. Over 770 residents at two medical centers used the devices during their standard training. Researchers then checked patient records to…

This study aimed to understand if certain flavor chemicals in e-cigarettes (vapes) can make them more addictive by changing how the brain responds. Researchers had 36 adult tobacco users try two different vape flavors for ten days while continuing their normal tobacco use. They u…

This project tested a fun, educational BINGO game to teach Black adults about cancer screenings and clinical trials. The goal was to build trust, increase awareness, and gather feedback on how to make future cancer research more inclusive. Researchers measured whether the game wa…

This small study tested whether a dietary supplement made from Korean Angelica root could increase certain immune cells in healthy people. Fifteen volunteers took either the real supplement or a placebo (dummy pill) so researchers could compare the effects. The main goal was to s…