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This study aims to find the best way to stitch the uterus closed after a cesarean section (C-section). Researchers will compare sewing the wound in one layer versus two layers to see which method leads to a thicker, stronger scar and fewer problems like abnormal bleeding or pain …

This study is testing if a single injection of stem cells or their byproducts (called exosomes) into the penis can help restore erectile function in men with diabetes. It's for men aged 25-75 whose ED hasn't improved with standard pills. Researchers will compare the injections to…

This study is testing a new, personalized way to run the breathing machine (ventilator) during back surgery. The goal is to see if this method, which adjusts in real-time based on how well the patient's lungs are working, is better than the standard method at protecting the lungs…

This study is testing a nerve treatment to help people with medication overuse headache, a condition where frequent painkiller use makes headaches worse. Researchers are comparing standard advice to cut back on painkillers against two strategies that add a gentle nerve-blocking p…

This study is testing if adding a special fibrin clot, made from a patient's own bone marrow, can help knee cartilage (meniscus) tears heal better after surgery. It will compare this new method against the standard repair surgery in 120 adults with specific knee injuries. The mai…

This study is testing if gentle nerve stimulation can prevent serious bladder problems in people with recent spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare two types of non-invasive stimulation (at the ankle or lower back) against standard care in 45 participants. The goal is to …

This study is testing if adding a special type of arm exercise to standard stroke rehab helps people recover better. Researchers want to see if using a stationary arm bike with mild electrical muscle stimulation (FES) improves heart fitness and arm movement more than the bike alo…

This study is looking at whether giving a doll to a child before surgery can help reduce their anxiety and confusion after waking up from anesthesia. Researchers will compare three groups of 3-7 year old girls having tonsil or adenoid surgery: those with their own doll, those wit…

This study compares two treatments for chronic tennis elbow pain that hasn't improved with standard care. 50 adults will receive either shock wave therapy or ultrasound-guided ozone injections once a week for three weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, elbow function, and …

This study is testing two different physical treatments to see which helps people with long-term, hard-to-treat low back pain more. One treatment is a special hands-on massage technique for the back's connective tissue. The other is a guided injection of a mild sugar-water soluti…

This study is testing if adding supervised pool exercises (aquatherapy) to a home exercise program helps people with Parkinson's disease more than home exercises alone. It will measure changes in walking, balance, posture, pain, depression, and ability to do daily tasks. The goal…

This study is testing if a simple, fun change can help young children feel less scared before surgery. Researchers are comparing whether letting boys aged 3-7 ride a toy car to the operating room reduces their anxiety and post-surgery confusion more than using a standard hospital…

This study is testing two procedures to relieve chronic hip pain from osteoarthritis. It compares a standard nerve-blocking injection (PENG block) against the same injection combined with a pulsed radiofrequency treatment. The goal is to see if the combination provides stronger a…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive laser treatment can reduce pain and improve hand function for people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare a real high-intensity laser therapy to a fake (sham) treatment, with both groups also using a s…

This study is testing two different ways of using a mild electrical current to treat a specific nerve for people with chronic pelvic pain (pudendal neuralgia). 38 adult patients will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard treatment or a newer, longer-duration version. …

This study is testing if giving an intravenous infusion of lidocaine (a common numbing medication) during an ERCP procedure can help calm unwanted gut muscle spasms. Researchers want to see if this reduces the need for extra 'rescue' spasm drugs, lowers the amount of sedation med…

This study is testing if adding a specific nerve block (stellate ganglion block) to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve arm movement and quality of life in stroke patients who develop complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It will involve 32 patients, wit…

This study is testing if a targeted injection to numb specific nerves around the knee (a genicular nerve block) can help people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Researchers want to see if this procedure reduces pain, improves quality of life, and also helps with joint position s…

This study is testing if a new type of nerve block injection can better manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery. Fifty patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the new injection along with standard pain care, or standard care alone. The main goal is to see …

This study is testing a minimally invasive procedure to reduce pain from chronic headaches that originate in the neck. Researchers will use a technique called pulsed radiofrequency on a specific neck nerve in 25 patients who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments. The…

This study aims to find out which treatment works better for knee osteoarthritis: functional electrical stimulation (a gentle muscle-zapping therapy) or a standard exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in leg strength, pain levels, and walking ability in 52 adults ag…

This study is testing if a new way of giving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections works better for chronic knee arthritis pain. It compares standard injections into the knee joint with a combined approach that also targets areas around the joint. Researchers will measure changes…

This study is testing if a treatment called TECAR therapy, which uses focused radiofrequency energy, can help reduce pain and improve movement for people with long-term lower back pain caused by a herniated disc. It will compare the real therapy against a fake version, with both …

This study is testing which of two nerve block techniques works better to control pain after hip replacement surgery. Researchers will compare a standard block for the front of the hip to a combination of that block plus a new one for the back of the hip. The goal is to see which…

This study aims to understand how often patients experience heart muscle injury after undergoing lumbar spine surgery, a type of non-heart surgery. Researchers will follow 180 adults having elective back stabilization surgery to track this complication. The main goal is to identi…

This study aims to understand if drinking water before a planned C-section affects stomach fluid volume differently in pregnant women with diabetes compared to those without. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach volume in 70 women after they drink water, following s…

This study aims to understand the connections between frailty (physical weakness), nutrition, and different types of chronic pain in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will observe 400 volunteers at a pain clinic, collecting information through interviews and medical records. …

This study aims to find the best method for measuring how difficult it is to place a breathing tube in children during surgery. Researchers will observe 450 children aged 5-18 who need a breathing tube placed using a video camera device. They will compare three different scoring …

This study is testing if a special monitor called the Oxygen Reserve Index (ORI) can give doctors an earlier warning when an older patient's oxygen levels start to drop during cancer surgery. Researchers will observe 44 patients aged 65 and older to see if the ORI alarm goes off …

This study aims to understand if leg surgery puts hidden stress on the heart. Researchers will monitor a specific blood marker (troponin) in 54 patients before, during, and after their below-knee operations, which use nerve blocks for anesthesia. The goal is to see how often and …