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This study tests a new, less invasive surgical technique to rebuild bone in the upper jaw near the sinuses. The procedure uses a small window in the bone to lift the sinus membrane and add bone graft material, aiming to create enough bone for dental implants. The trial will enrol…

This study tests whether using a smartphone app (Fissios App) for breathing exercises, in addition to in-person physiotherapy, can reduce complications after lung cancer surgery. About 560 adults with non-small cell lung cancer scheduled for surgery will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests two methods of delivering local anesthetic through a nerve block catheter after surgery: a steady continuous drip or scheduled small bursts (boluses). Researchers want to see which approach reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 240 adults having…

This study looks at whether stopping tube feeding for at least 8 hours before a procedure helps or harms recovery in critically ill patients on breathing machines. About 1,072 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to either fast or continue feeding until right before their …

This study watches how a standard dose of dexamethasone, a drug often given during surgery, changes blood sugar levels in 100 adults having non-cardiac operations. Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor for 10 days to track sugar levels more closely than finger-prick test…

This study tests a new monitoring platform that tracks vital signs continuously in the hospital and at home after non-cardiac surgery. About 50 adults in British Columbia will use the device, and researchers will collect feedback from patients and clinicians. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at electrical signals from surgical tools during different types of surgery. Researchers want to see if each surgery type creates a unique pattern, like a digital fingerprint. About 160 adults having certain gynecologic or breast surgeries will take part. The goa…

This study tests a new training program called 'Better Conversations' that helps surgeons explain treatment options more clearly. Researchers will train some surgeons in person and others using an automated system, then compare how well patients understand their choices. The goal…