Johns Hopkins University

This study tested whether a low-dose oral medication called emetine could help treat COVID-19 symptoms and prevent severe outcomes like hospitalization. Researchers planned to give participants either emetine or a placebo pill for 10 days to compare results. The trial was termina…

This early-stage study tested whether implanting tiny electrical stimulators deep in the brain could reduce severe tics in people with Tourette syndrome who didn't respond to medications. Only two participants were enrolled before the study was stopped. Researchers measured chang…

This study aimed to see if regular ultrasound scans of the neck lymph nodes could help find the spread of a high-risk skin cancer earlier. It planned to enroll patients with this specific cancer on their head or neck and monitor them for two years. The goal was to compare if this…

This study tested whether placing a special patch made from preserved placental tissue over delicate nerves during prostate cancer surgery would help men recover erectile function and bladder control faster. Men scheduled for nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy were randomly assi…

This study tested whether a safe, mild electrical brain stimulation device used at home, sometimes paired with computer brain games, could help improve language skills and thinking abilities in people with early dementia or mild cognitive impairment. It involved 36 participants w…

This study tested whether a brain training technique called EEG neurofeedback could help people with aphasia—difficulty speaking or understanding language due to stroke or dementia. Participants received either real or sham feedback sessions to see if learning to control their br…

This study tested a 5-week wellness program designed to support women living in emergency shelters due to intimate partner violence. The program used group sessions combining mindfulness exercises with health education topics. It aimed to help participants feel more capable of ma…