Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

This study tests whether using a baby shampoo nasal wash and Listerine mouth gargle for 4 days can lower the amount of COVID-19 virus in the nose and throat of recently infected adults aged 18-65. Participants are randomly assigned to different wash combinations, and their virus …

This study tests whether giving children (ages 6-17) newly diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes free healthy foods and intensive nutrition counseling for 12 weeks can help preserve their remaining insulin production and prolong the honeymoon phase. All participants continue sta…

This study tests whether micro-Doppler radar, a type of motion-sensing technology, can accurately tell if someone has had ACL knee surgery. Researchers compare movement patterns of 181 adults (some with prior ACL repair, some without) during exercises like jumping and walking. If…

This study looks at whether using a portable ultrasound machine in a doctor's office can help find dangerous blood clots in the leg (DVT) faster. About 50 adults with symptoms will get a quick ultrasound, followed by a standard detailed scan. Researchers will compare how quickly …

This study looks at whether a smart Fitbit app can help middle-aged adults (30–70 years old, overweight) walk more each day. The goal is to see if increasing light physical activity can protect brain health and lower the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias. Participants use…

This study compares two home exercise programs for older adults (65+) who have trouble walking. One program is a brief strength and balance routine, the other is a longer standard program with strength, balance, and aerobic exercises. The goal is to see which program better impro…

This study looks at whether playing calming music to children aged 10 to 16 before orthopedic surgery can lower their stress levels. Researchers measure changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing during anesthesia induction. Participants wear noise-cancelling headphones…

This study tests a new type of therapy for people with anorexia nervosa. The therapy helps patients face their fears about eating and gaining weight through real-life and mental exercises. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for reducing anxiety and impro…

This study looks at whether smokers with mild to moderate COPD who switch to e-cigarettes can reduce their symptoms and risk of flare-ups. About 30 participants will use e-cigarettes to cut down on regular cigarettes. Researchers will track lung function, walking distance, and sy…

This study is looking for markers in blood, stool, saliva, and lung fluid that might help doctors predict which patients with sepsis will have worse outcomes. Researchers will study 200 adults with suspected sepsis to see if a substance called resistin, along with other clinical …

This study looks at how two different heart-lung pumps affect vital organs like the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys during open-heart surgery in children. About 300 kids will take part at one hospital. The goal is to see if a pump that sends blood in pulses is better than one th…

This study looks at 196 adults with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea to see whether inflammation or the severity of apnea (measured by breathing pauses during sleep) better predicts heart and metabolic problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and unhealthy cholesterol. Participan…

This study aimed to see if contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) could predict whether triple negative breast cancer patients are responding to chemotherapy and immunotherapy earlier than standard MRI or CT scans. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no res…

This study looks at whether small molecules called microRNAs in breast milk are linked to a baby's chance of developing allergies, eczema, or wheezing in the first year. Researchers are following 221 mothers and their full-term babies, collecting breast milk samples and tracking …

This study looks at whether changes in RNA found in saliva can help predict how long concussion symptoms will last in children aged 5 to 21. Researchers will collect saliva samples and track symptoms in 700 participants who had a mild concussion within the past week. The goal is …

This study looks at why people with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) often have trouble thinking clearly, known as 'brain fog.' Researchers will compare brain scans of 21 adults with and without POTS while they do mental tasks, both sitting and standing. The goal is to see if…

This study checks if certain molecules in saliva can predict how long concussion symptoms last in teenagers aged 13-18. Researchers will follow 750 teens for 30 days after a mild head injury to see who still has symptoms. The goal is to find early signs that help doctors know whi…

This study aimed to see how changing head position affects pressure inside the skull in patients with brain bleeds from aneurysms. It planned to monitor pressure changes in hospitalized adults. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results …

This study involves 170 people with ALS who will use a smartphone app at home to record their speech and swallowing sounds. The goal is to see if this remote method can accurately track changes in these functions over time. Researchers hope this approach could make monitoring eas…

This study planned to test whether a nerve block injection before and after hip fracture surgery could help elderly patients recover better, with less confusion and shorter hospital stays. It was designed for patients aged 65 and older undergoing hip fracture surgery. However, th…

This study tests whether wearable sensors and digital tasks can help monitor motor function in people with ALS, PLS, or PMA. Twenty participants wear neck and wrist sensors during daily activities and complete speech, handwriting, and tracing tasks at home and in clinic over 48 w…