Lancaster General Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Lancaster General Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Breathing therapy tested for heart failure patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a special breathing therapy could help people with systolic heart failure walk farther and feel better. Researchers planned to enroll 65 adults with moderate heart failure. Participants were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:38 UTC
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Concussion headache drug trial fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug nortriptyline could help teens and young adults (ages 13-21) with headaches after a concussion. Participants were randomly assigned to take either the drug or a placebo for 4 weeks, and their symptoms were tracked weekly. The trial was stopped e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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MRI safety check for broken heart wires
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether MRI scans are safe for people who have broken or unused wires (leads) from pacemakers or defibrillators still in their heart. About 18 adults with these wires who needed an MRI for medical reasons were monitored for any side effects like chest pain or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lancaster General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:07 UTC