Stanford University

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles for visual stimulation could help repair damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. It involved 22 participants, including people with vision loss and healthy volunteers. …

This study aimed to see if a medication called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) could help control inflammation and improve quality of life for people with a condition called pouchitis. Pouchitis is a painful inflammation that can occur in patients who have had surgery for ulcerative …

This small, terminated pilot study tested a special graft made from donated human tissue for reconstructing the nipple and areola after breast cancer surgery. The main goal was to see how safe it was and how long it took to heal. Researchers also wanted to measure patient satisfa…

This study aimed to understand if a thought pattern called 'pain catastrophizing'—where people focus on and fear the worst about their pain—causes cravings for prescription opioid painkillers. Researchers worked with 93 adults who had chronic pain and were taking opioids long-ter…

This study tested a new brain scanner that combines two imaging techniques to see how COVID-19 might affect brain function. Researchers recruited 3 people (some who had COVID-19 and some who hadn't) to try out the new scanning equipment. The main goal was to see if the scanner co…

This study aimed to understand how the nerves controlling digestion respond to food in people with gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties too slowly. Researchers compared 43 people with gastroparesis to healthy volunteers by measuring their body's automatic nerve re…