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Clinical trials sponsored by Northwell Health, explained in plain language.
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New study tests simple change to reduce ear pain during oxygen therapy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether changing the speed (rate) of pressure increase during hyperbaric oxygen therapy can lower the chance of ear pain and injury. Over 1,500 people took part. Researchers compared two different pressure increase speeds to see which caused fewer treatment i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Texts get caregivers moving: walking study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether personalized text messages could help 100 caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease develop a daily walking habit. Over 12 weeks, participants received texts encouraging them to walk at least 1,000 steps in a set period each day. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Ear zap may quiet skipped heartbeats
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to reduce frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), a type of heart palpitation. Sixty adults who could not take or did not benefit from standard heart medications participated. The goal w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:05 UTC