Wake Forest University Health Sciences

This study aimed to compare two brands of surgical mesh used to repair a common type of abdominal hernia. It looked at how often the hernia came back and if there were complications with each mesh. The trial was very small and was stopped early, so no clear results are available.

This early-stage study tested whether combining a precise form of radiation (radiosurgery) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) is safe and feasible for people with aggressive spinal tumors. The main goal was to see if patients could complete both treatments. Researchers al…

This early-stage study tested the safety of combining two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel) with radiation before surgery for adults with large, high-grade soft tissue sarcomas in their arms or legs. The main goal was to find the highest dose patients could tolerate …

This study tested if adding a novel electromagnetic field treatment, delivered through the mouth, could improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer when used with the drug regorafenib. It aimed to see if this combination could help control the cancer longer than regora…

This study aimed to see if a spinal cord stimulator could help reduce pain in people with painful diabetic neuropathy. It involved implanting a small device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord. The goal was to see if this treatment, along with standard medications, co…

This study tested an online support group designed to help young adults who have finished cancer treatment cope with anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers wanted to see if teaching healthy coping skills through virtual meetings could improve participant…

This study aimed to see if a therapy called blood flow restriction (BFR) could help people recover faster from a recent shoulder injury. BFR involves wearing a special pressurized cuff on the arm during light rehab exercises to try and prevent muscle loss. The trial was very smal…

This study tested whether a temporary nerve stimulation device could help people with chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis. The device was meant to block pain signals from the knee. Researchers measured changes in pain levels, quality of life, and medication use in a small group…

This study tested whether a drug called solriamfetol, which promotes wakefulness, could help adults with stable brain tumors (gliomas) feel less sleepy and fatigued, and improve their memory and quality of life. The main goal was to check the drug's safety at different doses. The…

This small, ended pilot study tested if a wearable blood sugar monitor (CGM) could be used for patients with diabetes before, during, and after surgery. It aimed to see if the monitors were practical to use in the hospital and if their readings were accurate compared to standard …

This study aimed to understand if the hormone oxytocin, given through an IV, could reduce pain. Researchers tested this by applying a mild, heated probe to the skin of healthy volunteers and people with severe knee arthritis, asking them to rate their pain. The goal was to create…

This small pilot study tested a new support program called SHAREDCare for people who have finished treatment for lung cancer. The goal was to see if working with a care navigator to create a personalized plan could help survivors better manage their ongoing health and social need…