University Of Rhode Island
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Rhode Island, explained in plain language.
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Zap and poke: can electricity boost needle therapy for muscle pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether combining two common physical therapy treatments—dry needling and electrical stimulation—works better to relieve painful muscle knots (trigger points) in the calf. Researchers compared the combined treatment against each treatment alone and a fake treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rhode Island • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Can a daily pill boost brainpower? scientists test NAD+ in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a daily NAD+ supplement could improve thinking skills or change certain health markers in the blood. It involved 53 healthy women aged 40-80 who took either the supplement or a placebo pill for four weeks. Researchers measured participants' memory and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rhode Island • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC