Charite University, Berlin, Germany

This study tested a procedure to close a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) in people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for both stroke and bleeding. The goal was to see if this approach is safer and more effective than standard blood-thinning medication…

This study tested two different skin protection products to prevent a painful rash caused by contact with urine or stool in elderly nursing home residents. 220 participants were randomly assigned to use one of the products or no product at all. The goal was to see which product b…

This study tested whether giving oxytocin (a natural hormone) as a nasal spray before group therapy helps reduce negative symptoms like social withdrawal and lack of motivation in people with schizophrenia. 42 adults took part in a triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The goal…

This pilot study tested whether a sit/stand stabilizer (Liana® mobilizer) helps critically ill patients on breathing support stand more often during their ICU stay. Forty adults expected to stay in the ICU for at least 2 more days were randomly assigned to use the device or recei…

This study tested whether a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption can reduce fatigue and other symptoms in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), including those whose condition started after COVID-19. 66 adults with confirmed autoantibodies received either th…

This study looked at how different levels of pressure from a breathing machine (ventilator) affect the heart's ability to pump blood in children under 5 who have congenital heart disease. Researchers measured changes in heart output and function in 58 children. The goal was to fi…

This study followed 318 people with suspected coronary artery disease for about 10 years to see whether starting with a CT scan or an invasive angiogram is better for long-term heart health. Participants had atypical chest pain and were originally part of an earlier trial. Resear…

This study involved 60 adults who had recently completed alcohol withdrawal treatment. Researchers used virtual reality to show alcohol-related cues and measured how real the experience felt. They wanted to see if a stronger sense of presence in the virtual world was linked to st…

This study tested whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict kidney transplant failure helps patients, their families, and doctors have better conversations about what to do next. 76 adults with a functioning kidney transplant but declining kidney function took part. T…

This study looked at how fever affects breathing in 100 children, comparing those who had febrile seizures with those who did not. Researchers measured body temperature, breathing rate, and carbon dioxide levels while children slept. The goal was to understand if rapid breathing …

This study looked at 900 very low birth weight preterm infants to see if pasteurizing mother's own milk (recommended when the mother has a common virus) changes health outcomes compared to raw milk. Researchers also considered whether the baby's sex plays a role. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a large language model (like GPT-4) could help doctors follow official treatment guidelines for COPD patients at hospital discharge. 78 patients were randomly assigned to either receive an AI-generated treatment recommendation or standard care. The goal …

This study followed 60 adults with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) after COVID or other infections who chose to try hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Participants filled out health questionnaires to track changes in physical function and fatigue over time. The goal was not to p…

This study looked at whether signs of heart failure can be found in fluid just under the skin, instead of in blood. Twenty heart failure patients had their skin fluid tested using a special device during exercise. The goal was to see if this method could help predict when the dis…