POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study is testing whether rinsing the nose with a specific Chinese herbal formula after sinus surgery helps people with chronic sinusitis feel better and stay healthier longer. Researchers will compare the herbal rinse to a standard saltwater rinse in 80 patients over two mon…

This study is testing if combining two sedative drugs, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can reduce the risk of delirium in older patients recovering from surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). Delirium is a serious confusion that can lead to longer hospital stays and long-term …

This study is testing whether a daily nutrient shake helps older adults recover their physical strength and thinking skills after major surgery. Half of the 100 participants will receive the shake for one month after leaving the hospital, while the other half will receive standar…

This study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive stimulation of the ear nerve can help control inflammation and pain after major spinal fusion surgery. Fifty patients undergoing long spinal fusions will be randomly assigned to receive either the real ear stimulation or a sham…

This study is testing whether simple, non-drug activities can help adults recover better after major heart surgery while they are in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers will compare standard care to three different 30-minute sessions: listening to music, doing mental exerc…

This study is testing whether computer algorithms (machine learning) can accurately predict when spinal anesthesia will wear off after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers will collect data from 140 patients to train the AI models. The goal is to help doctors better plan f…