ABDOMINAL PAIN

This study tests a special capsule that patients swallow to check if their intestines are clear enough for a standard camera capsule. About 25 people with known or suspected intestinal narrowing will take part. They will swallow the patency capsule and get an X-ray within 30 hour…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors spot precancerous growths in the upper part of the colon during a colonoscopy. About 1,200 people with symptoms like belly pain, constipation, or black stools will take part. The goal is to see if usin…

This pilot study compares recorded gut-directed hypnosis to an educational recording for hospitalized patients with chronic gut problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. Participants listen to the recordings over the phone while in the hospital for…

This study tests a short program called ADAPT that teaches children ages 9-14 with ongoing stomach pain (without a clear medical cause) coping skills like relaxation and problem-solving. The program has worked well in specialty clinics, and now researchers want to see if it can b…

This study compares ketamine to morphine for treating acute pain in children visiting the emergency department. Over 1,000 children with abdominal pain or broken bones will receive either drug. The goal is to see if ketamine works as well as morphine but with fewer side effects.

This study looks at how different gas pressures used during laparoscopic surgery for gynecologic cancers affect the optic nerve sheath diameter, which is a marker of pressure inside the skull. Researchers will measure this in 100 women aged 18-65 using ultrasound. The goal is to …