PATIENT SATISFACTION

This study compares two programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults during hospital stays. About 1,900 patients aged 70 and older will take part, with one program involving family members as active helpers. The goal is to see which approach better red…

This study compares two ways of giving morphine after a planned C-section: one injected into the spinal fluid and one into the space around the spinal cord. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with fewer side effects like nausea or itching. About 120 women will t…

This study looks at whether chewing gum or gargling with cold water can help reduce sore throat and swallowing problems after a bronchoscopy. About 100 adults having the procedure will be split into groups to try one of these simple methods or standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study tests two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a weight-loss surgery. Researchers want to see which block reduces the need for morphine in the first 24 hours after surgery. The trial involves 90 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI over 4…

This study tests a short counseling program called CALM for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if it's practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being. Participants will fill out questionnaires and may receive up to 6 therapy sessions.

This study looks at whether listening to music for 10 minutes during labor can lower anxiety and pain levels for women giving birth. About 106 participants will either listen to music or have no music, then answer questions about their anxiety, pain, and satisfaction. The goal is…

This study looks at different ways to manage pain for adults with broken bones or dislocations in the emergency room. Researchers want to find which method gives the best pain relief and makes patients most satisfied. About 200 adults will take part, and their pain and satisfacti…

This study looks at how satisfied cancer patients are after a team-based check-up in a day hospital. About 309 adults will fill out a questionnaire after meeting with doctors, dietitians, and social workers. The goal is to find what works well and what can be improved to make car…

Knee replacement helps many, but 1 in 5 patients still have pain or trouble moving after surgery. This study looks at brain scans (MRI) before and after surgery to see if certain brain patterns can predict who will be satisfied. Researchers hope to find brain markers that help do…

This study looks at whether watching a short educational video after prostate surgery (HoLEP) helps patients manage their recovery at home and reduces the need for extra phone calls, clinic visits, or emergency care. About 114 adults having the procedure will be randomly assigned…

This study compares the costs and effectiveness of treating acutely ill patients at home versus in a hospital. Researchers will enroll 200 adults to see if home-based care is cheaper, just as safe, and leads to higher patient satisfaction. The goal is to understand whether hospit…