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This study looks at whether giving older adults extra protein drinks after a serious injury helps them regain muscle and get back to normal activities faster. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets the extra protein, the other gets standard hospital nutrition.…

This study tests a personalized version of a therapy called Stepped Care Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children after Trauma (SC-CBT-CT) in 30 Latino children aged 7-12 with PTSD. The therapy starts with fewer sessions and adds more only if needed, with parents actively involv…

This study tests whether a special yoga program designed for trauma survivors can help young women (ages 18-25) feel better emotionally and become more aware of their bodies. 46 women with high trauma symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the yoga group or a control group.…

This pilot study tests a personalized version of a proven trauma therapy for Latino children aged 7-12 with PTSD. The therapy involves fewer sessions and includes parents as helpers. The goal is to see if tailoring the treatment to each family improves symptoms and makes care mor…

This study tests whether a mobile app with exercise videos helps people with a broken shoulder recover better than standard care alone. Sixty adults aged 18–58 with a shoulder fracture will be split into two groups: one gets the app plus usual care, the other gets usual care only…

This study tests a procedure called cryoablation, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves around broken ribs. The goal is to reduce severe pain, improve breathing, and prevent complications like pneumonia. About 30 adults with multiple rib fractures will be randomly assigned…

This study looks at two types of talk therapy for young people (ages 8-18) who have a long-term medical condition and have experienced trauma. The goal is to see which therapy works better to reduce trauma symptoms and improve daily life. Participants will join group therapy sess…

This study looks at stress and PTSD in Black teenage girls (ages 14-18) who have been involved with the justice system, along with their parents or caregivers. Researchers will test a mindfulness-based program to see if it helps reduce symptoms and understand what makes it easier…

This study will train local community members, like commercial drivers, in basic first aid and safe transport for injured people in Cameroon, where there is no formal ambulance system. The goal is to see if this training helps more people survive serious injuries before they reac…

This study will see if using a Garmin smartwatch to continuously track heart rate, breathing rate, and oxygen levels can help doctors spot early signs of trouble in children admitted for trauma or after appendix surgery. About 250 children will wear the watch, and the number of a…

This pilot study tests a new 3-5 minute communication tool called PEACE. It aims to reduce anxiety, depression, and trauma in 74 adults in Nigeria, while also improving public attitudes toward reintegrating former Boko Haram members. The study will check if the approach is accept…