NEUROLOGIC MANIFESTATIONS

This study tests a new device called Freesolve, a temporary magnesium scaffold that props open blocked heart arteries and then dissolves over time. About 1,859 people with up to two new blockages will receive either this scaffold or a standard permanent stent. The goal is to see …

This large trial tests whether the sedative dexmedetomidine can prevent long-term memory and thinking problems that often follow heart surgery. Researchers will give the drug to 2,400 adults aged 60 and older during and after their operation, then track their cognitive function f…

This study tests two approaches—mindfulness training and patient-centered pain management visits—to help adults with chronic pain who take long-term opioids. The goal is to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and lower the risk of opioid misuse. About 300 participants will be f…

This study creates a large registry of people with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual and physical disabilities. Researchers will collect information from doctors and caregivers to understand how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to…