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This study tests whether placing vancomycin antibiotic powder directly into the surgical wound during open back surgery can prevent infections in high-risk patients, such as those with spinal deformities or tumors. About 76 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the s…

This study is testing a new shoulder replacement system for people who need a second surgery because their first implant failed, or who have severe joint damage from arthritis, injury, or cancer. About 105 participants will receive the new implant and be followed to see how long …

This study tests whether watching immersive 360-degree videos through a VR headset can reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for strong painkillers during dressing changes after burn surgery. About 80 adults who had skin grafts will try the VR distraction tool. The goal is to find a…

This study tests a therapy called FIRST, which uses five key principles to help youth aged 7 to 15 with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavior problems. Researchers compare FIRST to usual care to see if it improves mental health and helps kids manage negative emotions. The stud…

This study looks at how a serious injury or burn that requires intensive care might affect thinking skills like memory and decision-making over time. Researchers are following 432 adults to see if long-term cognitive problems develop and how inflammation in the body might play a …

This study was designed to test whether giving calcium immediately to trauma patients receiving massive blood transfusions could reduce the amount of blood products needed, the use of blood pressure medications, and death. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants…

This study looks at how a gentle ultrasound pulse to the cerebellum (the part of the brain that controls coordination and some thinking) changes brain waves and mental tasks. Twenty healthy adults aged 18 to 40 will receive both real and fake (sham) ultrasound while their brain a…

This study looks at how giving blood changes the heart's pumping action, measured by ultrasound. Researchers want to see if these changes can help detect blood loss early in trauma patients. About 66 healthy adults will have heart ultrasounds before, right after, and 15 minutes a…

This study looks at whether a training program called RAPID-based psychological first aid helps people communicate better and listen more actively when helping others after a traumatic event. Ten participants who completed the training had their skills measured before and after. …