Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

This study tested whether the drug Buspar can increase breathing capacity in people with chronic, high-level spinal cord injuries. 13 participants took part in this phase 2 trial. Researchers measured lung function, breathing drive, sleep quality, and exercise capacity to see if …

This small pilot study tested a non-invasive nerve stimulation method called RAVANS in 15 adults with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). The goal was to see if it could reduce symptoms like fatigue and pain. Participants kept their usual treatments while receiving the …

This study tested three treatments for Achilles tendon pain in 46 runners: physical therapy, shockwave therapy, and a combination of shockwave and light therapy. Participants could switch treatments after three months. The goal was to see which approach best improves pain and fun…

This study tested a new rehab program that uses mobile health technology to help older adults stay physically independent. 75 people aged 65-95 with some walking difficulty took part. The program focused on improving mobility and function over one year.

This study tested a device called auditory mirror earmuffs that swaps sounds between your left and right ears. The goal was to see if this sound-flipping trick could reduce the annoyance and loudness of tinnitus. 56 adults with chronic tinnitus (lasting over 3 months) took part. …

This study tested a treatment for fibromyalgia pain using a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS combined with aerobic exercise. 116 adults with fibromyalgia took part. The goal was to see if this combination could improve the body's natural pain control system better t…

This study tested a new treatment called Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) in 14 people with Parkinson's disease. TPS uses gentle sound waves to stimulate the brain, aiming to improve movement, thinking, mood, and other symptoms. Researchers checked if the treatment was safe a…

This early study tested whether a new stimulation device is safe and practical for people with recent spinal cord injuries. Eight participants in a rehab hospital received the treatment and reported any side effects. The goal was to see if the device works properly and can be use…

This study looked at whether slow, yogic breathing exercises can affect heart rate and blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Seventeen adults who use wheelchairs and are medically stable took part. Researchers measured heart rate variability, blood pressure, and…

This study tested a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (vagus nerve) in 44 healthy adults. Researchers measured changes in brain waves and pain response during a single 60-minute session. The goal was to understand how this stimulation works, not to tre…