Rhode Island Hospital

This study tested whether a hormone called DHEA could improve heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious condition causing high blood pressure in the lungs. Twenty-six participants took either DHEA or a placebo for 18 weeks, then switched, whil…

This study tested whether adding a non-drug treatment to standard care could better help pregnant women and new mothers with depression. The treatment involved using a bright light box each morning and following a personalized sleep schedule. Researchers compared this combined ap…

This study tested a community-based training program called 'Guardians 4 Health' to see if it could help prevent firearm injuries among young people. The program was delivered through 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs and taught adult leaders, teen ambassadors, and youth participants abo…

This study tested if a targeted ultrasound-guided nerve block could help emergency room patients with broken ribs. It compared the block to standard pain care to see if it improved patients' ability to breathe deeply and cough while reducing their need for opioid painkillers. The…

This study compared two methods for managing pain after knee replacement surgery. Researchers tested whether an intravenous lidocaine drip works as well as a targeted nerve block for reducing pain and opioid use after surgery. The trial involved 120 patients who were randomly ass…