WOUNDS AND INJURIES

This study is testing a new medical device called WounDx that helps surgeons decide when traumatic wounds are ready for surgical closure. The device analyzes wound fluid and patient information to predict whether a wound will heal properly after surgery. The study will enroll 40 …

This study compares a new powder dressing (TPD) to standard dressings for people with partial-thickness burns. About 60 adults aged 18-65 with burns covering less than 20% of their body will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see if the new dre…

This study tests whether acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of Gulf War Illness, a condition affecting many veterans. Two hundred veterans will receive either biweekly acupuncture for six months or a shorter waitlist followed by weekly treatments. The goal is to see if acupunc…

This study tests whether a drug called 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) can speed up healing of skin wounds. Researchers will give the drug to 150 healthy adults and measure how quickly small biopsy wounds close. The goal is to find a safe, simple way to help both chronic and acute wounds …

This study looks at whether a 12-day program of delivered meals and shakes can improve recovery and nutrition after orthopaedic trauma surgery. About 75 adults who live in certain Los Angeles zip codes will receive meals at home and have their blood tested at 2 and 6 weeks after …

This study tests whether a cream made from 4-aminopyridine (4-AP) can help second-degree burns heal faster and with less scarring. About 200 adults with fresh burns will receive the cream or a placebo. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces the need for skin grafts and impro…

This study collects sound recordings from a handheld Doppler device used in routine vascular exams. Researchers will develop a machine-learning algorithm to help doctors better interpret these signals, potentially reducing missed or incorrect diagnoses. About 180 adults already s…

This study aims to find out whether doctors who complete Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training can save more adult trauma patients than doctors using standard care. Over 4,000 patients in Indian hospitals will be enrolled. Researchers will compare death rates within 30 day…

This study aims to see if doctors can change normal skin into the thicker, tougher skin found on palms and soles. Researchers will take a small skin sample, grow the cells in a lab, and inject them back into the skin. The goal is to understand if this approach can make skin firme…

This study looks at whether a quick bedside ultrasound (called FAST) can safely reduce the number of CT scans in children who have hurt their belly in an accident. CT scans are very good at finding internal injuries but expose kids to radiation. The trial will include over 4,000 …