Water intoxication

This pilot study is testing whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours of swallowing a poisonous substance can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children who have ingested a substance that charcoal can absorb will be rand…

This study tests whether using a simple urine test to guide the dose of a water pill (furosemide) can safely and effectively remove excess fluid after heart surgery. About 102 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine will be randomly assigned to either standard care …

This study tests whether adding whole-body vibration exercises to mineral bath therapy (balneotherapy) helps people with chronic low back pain feel better, move easier, and sleep more soundly. Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 with long-lasting back pain will be split into two groups: o…

This study looks at two ways to teach medical residents how to use a special ultrasound technique (VExUS) to check for fluid overload in patients with acute heart failure. About 23 residents will be trained either in-person or remotely, and their ultrasound skills will be compare…