EMERGENCIES

This study tests whether giving high-risk infants an Owlet smart sock monitor after NICU discharge can reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions. The device tracks heart rate and oxygen levels and alerts caregivers to problems. 700 babies will be enrolled to see if r…

This study tests a combined approach for emergency breathing tube insertion in adults outside the hospital. The strategy includes a muscle relaxant (rocuronium), mask ventilation before intubation, and a special guide (gum elastic bougie). Researchers will compare complication ra…

This study tests whether a 15mg dose of the painkiller ketorolac works as well as a 30mg dose for relieving kidney stone pain in the emergency department. About 86 adults with severe pain will receive one of the two doses, and their pain levels will be tracked over several hours.…

This study looks at whether wearing a lumbar brace for 4 weeks after an ER visit for low back pain can lower pain, improve spine function, and reduce the need for painkillers. About 152 adults aged 18-65 in Edmonton will be enrolled. The goal is to find a safer, non-drug option f…

This study tests whether a live video connection between paramedics and pediatric emergency doctors improves care for critically ill children. Paramedics will treat infant mannequins in simulated ambulance scenarios, with some getting video support and others only audio. The goal…

This early-stage study tests two ways to give fentanyl without needles: a face mask and a nasal spray. Twenty healthy volunteers will receive small doses to see how well the drug enters the body. The goal is to find a faster, easier way to manage pain in emergency rooms without n…

Researchers are developing a simple tool to predict how difficult a laparoscopic appendectomy (keyhole appendix removal) might be. They will study 500 patients and look at factors like age, weight, and inflammation levels. The goal is to help surgeons prepare better and improve p…

This study looks at how glucose spreads in the body of adults with severe burns (covering at least 30% of their skin). Researchers will measure glucose levels after a small injection over the first four days. The goal is to see if this measurement can help guide fluid treatment i…

This study looks at whether patients who take antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners) and have a minor head injury, but no other signs of brain bleeding, still need a CT scan. Current guidelines recommend a scan for these patients, but the evidence is weak. The study will follow 3,20…

This study tests whether connecting ambulances carrying seriously ill children to a remote doctor via a simple audio-video device improves care. Researchers in Karachi, Pakistan will compare health outcomes for 900 children who either receive a telemedicine call during transport …