Dartmouth-hitchcock Medical Center

This study tested a new computer-based tool to help doctors adjust chemotherapy doses for people with cancers of the digestive system (like colorectal or stomach cancer). The goal was to reduce unplanned delays in treatment while keeping the dose strong enough to fight the cancer…

This study tested whether using forceps to help guide a tube into the bile duct during an ERCP procedure makes the process easier and reduces the risk of post-procedure pancreatitis. 152 adults with a natural (unoperated) bile duct opening took part. The main goal was to see if f…

This study tested whether a special camera using near-infrared light and a dye called ICG can help doctors diagnose acute compartment syndrome—a dangerous condition where swelling cuts off blood flow to muscles after a serious injury. Researchers observed 15 adults with suspected…

This study looked at nearly 19,000 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to find the best way to prevent dangerous blood clots. It compared three common blood thinners: aspirin, low-dose warfarin, and rivaroxaban. The goal was to see which one works best while causing the…

This study tested whether a stronger numbing cream (BLT) works better than a standard one (4% lidocaine) for reducing pain during skin treatments like laser and microneedling. 63 adults participated, and pain levels were measured using simple rating scales. The goal is to improve…

This study tested whether a sous vide cooker, normally used for cooking, can safely and effectively rewarm frostbitten hands and feet. Seven people with acute frostbite took part. The device was used to create a warm water bath, and researchers measured how long it took for the f…

This study tested whether a short, four-session therapy program delivered by medical assistants could help people who worry excessively about their health. 68 adults with health anxiety from three primary care clinics took part. The therapy focused on changing unhelpful thoughts …

This study tested whether wearing essential oil patches can lower stress and burnout in nurses working on a hospital medical-surgery unit. Twenty nurses took part over 30 days, using the patches on six shifts and filling out stress surveys. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-f…

This study tested a type of talk therapy called Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) to help people with serious mental illness quit smoking. Sixteen adults who smoked at least 10 cigarettes a day and wanted to quit took part. The therapy focused on building personal strengths and confid…

This study tested a new handheld device that attaches to a smartphone to measure a natural chemical called protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) in the skin. Researchers measured PpIX levels on the face, arms, hands, and scalp of 219 adults to see how factors like age, skin type, and body tem…

This study involved 16 adults with epilepsy who already had brain electrodes in place for surgery. Researchers used tiny, painless electrical pulses to stimulate the amygdala while participants viewed emotional images. The goal was to learn how brain stimulation changes emotional…

This study tested a new high-density EEG method to map brain areas involved in movement, sensation, language, emotion, and thinking. It included 122 people with epilepsy, brain tumors, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to improve understanding of brain function and seizure act…

This study looked at 104 people with broken bones to see if a dye that glows under a special camera could help doctors measure blood flow in the bone. The goal was to find out if poor blood flow leads to more infections or problems with healing. Researchers hope this technique ca…

This study tested whether an educational program could help people in rural areas learn more about cancer screening, especially for colorectal cancer. About 205 adults aged 45 to 74 from certain counties in New Hampshire and Vermont took part. Researchers measured changes in know…

This study looked at whether cannabis or a cannabis-like drug (dronabinol) can improve brain reward function in people with schizophrenia who also use cannabis. 263 participants took part, including those with schizophrenia and healthy controls. The goal was to understand if cann…

This study looked at whether monitoring brain waves during anesthesia can help predict memory and thinking problems after surgery in adults aged 60-80. Researchers tracked 31 participants having non-cardiac surgery and tested their thinking before and 3 months after. The goal was…

This study looked at how physical fitness affects the way children aged 8 to 17 process a high-fat meal. Researchers measured fitness with a treadmill test and checked blood markers after the meal. The goal was to understand the link between fitness, fat burning, and insulin resi…