NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES

This study tested an experimental drug called XPro1595 in 208 people with early Alzheimer's who also had signs of brain inflammation. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, memory, and daily function compared to a placebo. Researchers also checked for safety and …

This study tested a drug called ataluren in 360 boys (age 5 and older) with a specific genetic form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by a 'nonsense mutation.' The goal was to see if ataluren could help them walk farther over 72 weeks compared to a placebo. Participants conti…

This study looked at whether using social networks (like WeChat) can help people at high risk for stroke take their medicines correctly and control risk factors after leaving the hospital. About 720 adults who had a stroke or were at high risk took part. The goal was to see if so…

This study tested a new device called the Supernova stent retriever to treat acute ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. The device is designed to remove the clot and restore blood flow. The trial involved 54 adults aged 18-85 who had a …

This study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called AOC 1001 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic muscle disease. 37 people who completed an earlier study received multiple doses of the drug by IV. Researchers tracked side effects and measured drug lev…

This study tested whether putting vancomycin powder directly into the surgical wound during brain surgery can prevent infections. Over 1,100 adults having neurosurgery were randomly assigned to receive either the standard care or standard care plus topical vancomycin. Researchers…

This study tested whether the EXOPULSE Mollii suit, which delivers mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve mood in people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight adults wore either the active suit or a sham (inactive) suit for two weeks. The goal was to see if the s…

This study looked at how the bodies of 30 young, elite rowers change during hard training. Researchers measured things like appetite hormones, metabolism, and iron levels before and after intense rowing tests. The goal was to better understand how athletes adapt to prolonged phys…

This study tested a new robot called ChARMin that helps children with arm weakness from nerve problems do rehabilitation exercises. 63 children aged 5 to 21 took part. The goal was to see if the robot is safe, easy to use, and can measure arm movement and strength.

This study tested a special eye-imaging technique called adaptive optics to look at blood vessel changes in the retina of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers measured swelling around retinal vessels in 50 participants with different MS types and compared them to heal…