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This study tested a custom ointment called DPCP to help people with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing patchy or complete scalp hair loss. The goal was to see if the ointment could safely regrow hair. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early, so results…

This study tested an oral antiviral drug called ensitrelvir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The goal was to see if it could help them recover faster. However, the trial was stopped early, so we have limited information on whether it works.

This study tested a WaterPik-like device to massage and clean the scalp in people with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or hair loss. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the device could reduce flaking and redness.

This study gave free eyeglasses to over 1,800 students aged 9-20 in Sierra Leone who had trouble seeing. Researchers wanted to find out if wearing glasses would improve their math and reading skills, and also help with anxiety and social well-being. The study was planned to last …

This study tested whether qigong, a practice of gentle movements and focused breathing, could reduce nerve pain in adults with spinal cord injury. About 23 people with chronic pain participated. The trial was stopped early, so the full effects are unclear.

This study compared two ways to manage breathing during a lung biopsy (EBUS-TBNA) under sedation: using a small uncuffed breathing tube or no tube at all. Researchers measured oxygen dips, procedure length, and sedation needs. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped …