Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

This study tested whether a new rehab program using mobile health technology could help older adults maintain their physical function and independence. 75 older adults with some difficulty walking or climbing stairs received personalized exercises via a tablet app, with remote su…

This small pilot study tested whether combining two non-invasive treatments—electrical brain/spine stimulation and light therapy—is safe and feasible for people with recent, severe spinal cord injuries. Eight hospitalized patients received the experimental treatment while researc…

This study tested if the drug Buspar (buspirone), commonly used for anxiety, could improve breathing capacity in people with chronic, high-level spinal cord injuries. Researchers enrolled 13 adults with injuries at or above the mid-chest level to see if the drug could boost the b…

This study compared three treatment approaches for chronic mid-portion Achilles tendon pain in runners. 46 participants were randomly assigned to receive either physical therapy alone, physical therapy plus shockwave therapy, or physical therapy plus shockwave and light therapy. …

This small, completed pilot study explored whether a gentle, non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear could help reduce the debilitating symptoms of Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). Fifteen adults with confirmed PTLDS were randomly assigned to receive e…

This study tested whether a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and exercise could help reduce pain for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers worked with 116 adults whose pain wasn't well-controlled by common medications. They compared the effects of brain stimulation, …

This small study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) could improve various Parkinson's disease symptoms. Researchers enrolled 14 patients to see if TPS was safe, practical, and could make a noticeable difference in…