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Facilitates, Supports, and Aims to Expand the Conduct of Clinical Trials at Partners HealthCare Institutions
Brigham-Led Clinical Trials Take Center Stage at the American College of Cardiology
Top experts from the Brigham presented outcomes from some of the most-anticipated clinical trials in cardiology at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session (ACC.21) which took place virtually May 15-17. In four late-breaking clinical trial presentations, Brigham cardiologists shared their latest findings on strategies to prevent future cardiovascular events in at-risk patient populations, results of a randomized clinical trial of a statin drug among patients critically ill with COVID-19, and more.
Pairing Nerve Stimulation with Rehabilitation Could Double Improvement of Hand and Arm Function After Stroke
Results of a study co-authored by MGH Institute of Health Professions researcher Teresa Kimberley, PhD, PT, have the potential to improve the lives of patients who have had a stroke with resulting arm weakness. The study reports that patients who incorporated vagus nerve stimulation during physical or occupational therapy showed 2 to 3 times the improvement in arm and hand function compared to those who received intense rehabilitation with sham stimulation.
Chip inserted under the skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke
For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small chip inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a second stroke, and therefore their likelihood of benefiting from preventive therapy. The findings come from a recent clinical trial led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
50% Enrollment Passes for First 3 Regimens in Healy ALS Platform Trial
The HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, the first ever platform trial for ALS, continues to gain momentum just months after launching in 2020, passing the 50% participant enrollment milestone for the first 3 regimens.
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