SPINE

This study compares two ways to diagnose bleeding problems during surgery: a quick bedside test (viscoelastic test) and standard lab tests. The goal is to see which method gives faster results, helping doctors treat bleeding sooner. About 210 adults having high-risk surgeries (li…

This study will test whether artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT can interpret brain monitoring data (BIS) as accurately as experienced clinicians during spine surgery. Researchers will compare AI responses to those of two doctors in 63 patients. The goal is to see if A…

This study will check if two smartphone apps can reliably measure the curve of the spine, compared to a standard tool called a gravity inclinometer. Researchers will take measurements from 60 healthy volunteers aged 18-25, repeating them at different times to see how consistent t…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…

This study will compare how massage and talk therapy affect stress and bonding hormones (cortisol and oxytocin) in people with chronic neck or back pain. Twenty-five adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will try both treatments in random order. Researchers will measure horm…