University Of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Sao Paulo General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Common Anti-Inflammatory drug may protect hearts during risky surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine to patients before and after heart bypass surgery could reduce serious complications. It involved 100 patients who had recently suffered a heart attack and needed bypass surgery. Patients received either colch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Surgeons test Nerve-Cutting procedure to tame deadly heart rhythms
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical approach to reduce life-threatening irregular heartbeats in people with Chagas heart disease. It compared a minimally invasive surgery that cuts specific nerves to standard treatments like medication and a catheter procedure. The goal was to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Can a sleep hormone boost your IVF success?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether taking melatonin supplements could improve outcomes for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers gave 80 infertile women either melatonin or a placebo during their IVF treatment cycle. They measured hormone levels, egg quality, embryo d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Magnet therapy aims to unfreeze Parkinson's walkers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic device placed on the back could improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. It focused on patients whose walking problems persisted despite taking medication and having a deep brain stimulator implanted. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Magnetic spine zaps may help Parkinson's patients walk better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new approach to help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble walking. Researchers combined a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment on the spine with treadmill training to see if it improved walking speed, balance, and reduced the risk of falls b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hands-On therapy tested for ringing in the ears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether osteopathic treatment, a type of hands-on manual therapy, could reduce the annoyance and perceived loudness of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) for people whose symptoms are linked to neck, jaw, or muscle issues. Researchers compared eight weeks of real os…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC