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Aclarion Enrolls First Patient in Back Pain Clinical Trial

Aclarion Inc. enrolled the first patient in its CLARITY trial, aimed at assessing the impact of its Nociscan technology on surgical treatments for chronic low back pain. The initial participant was enrolled at the Texas Back Institute, recognized for its advancements in spine care. The CLARITY trial is a randomized clinical study designed to evaluate…more

PharmaJet and Immuno Cure Collaborate on HIV Vaccine Trial

PharmaJet Inc. has partnered with Immuno Cure to develop a needle-free HIV therapeutic DNA vaccine. The agreement, signed on June 16, 2025, during the BIO International Convention in Boston, will utilize PharmaJet’s Tropis system in a human clinical trial for their ICVAX vaccine. This collaboration follows the success of an earlier Phase 1 trial of…more

Aclarion Partners with University of Miami for Clinical Trial

Aclarion Inc., a Broomfield health care technology company, has reported that UHealth — University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will be a site for its CLARITY clinical trial. This trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Nociscan, a solution designed to assist physicians in identifying sources of…more

Highridge Medical Sells Bone Healing Division

Highridge Medical has completed the sale of its Bone Healing division to Avista Healthcare Partners. This move aims to help the company focus exclusively on its Spine business and enhance long-term growth through increased investment in innovation and commercial capabilities. The sale proceeds will be directed towards portfolio innovation and expanding the company’s commercial reach.…more

Aclarion Partners with Keck Medical Center of USC for CLARITY Trial

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has reported that the Keck Medical Center of USC has joined the CLARITY (Chronic Low Back Pain Randomized Independent Trial Study) as a trial site. The USC Spine Center specializes in treating complex spine conditions using advanced technologies. The CLARITY trial is a randomized clinical study aimed at demonstrating the…more

Join Parachute Adopts Terumo BCT’s Rika Plasma Donation System

Terumo BCT has reported that Join Parachute will implement the Rika Plasma Donation System, designed to enhance the plasma donation experience and increase donor comfort. This next-generation plasma collection system aims to improve access to lifesaving therapies by rethinking the donation process. Join Parachute is focused on providing greater access to plasma through a donor-first…more

Aclarion Adds Advocate Health as Site in CLARITY Low Back Pain Trial

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), a Broomfield health care technology company, has reported that Advocate Aurora Research Institute, part of Advocate Health, will participate as a site in the CLARITY (Chronic Low Back pain Randomized Independent Trial studY) trial. The trial aims to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of Nociscan in spine surgery. “Advocate…more

Aclarion Secures Commercial Agreement with Spine Institute of Louisiana

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), a health care technology company based in Broomfield, has established a commercial agreement with the Spine Institute of Louisiana (SIL) in Shreveport, La., expanding access to its Nociscan solution. This collaboration allows SIL, a center known for its innovative treatment of chronic low back pain, to use Nociscan as part…more

Aclarion Publishes Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Nociscan

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has published a peer-reviewed article in Clinicoeconomics and Outcomes Research, titled “The Comparison of Cost-Effectiveness Between Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Provocative Discography in the Identification of Chronic Low Back Pain Surgery Candidates.” The independent cost-effectiveness analysis concludes that Nociscan is effective and less costly compared to provocative discography. The findings…more

Terumo BCT Appoints Chief Business Officer

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) named Patrick Daly as its chief business officer. This addition comes as the Lakewood company aims to expand its capabilities in response to evolving market segments. Daly brings over 30 years of experience in the business and health care sectors, having worked both domestically and internationally. He most…more

Aclarion Expands Nociscan Availability to Santa Monica

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) reported that its Nociscan product is now available at the Medical Imaging Center of Southern California (MICSC) in Santa Monica. Previously, MICSC offered Nociscan exclusively at its Beverly Hills location. “We are pleased to expand access to Nociscan in our Santa Monica location,” said Dr. Bradley Jabour, founder of MICSC.…more