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This study tests whether injecting stem cells or their exosomes into the penis can improve erectile function in men with diabetes who haven't been helped by standard treatments. Ninety men will receive either a placebo, stem cells, or exosomes in a single injection. Researchers w…

This study compares two ways to repair a common type of meniscus tear in the knee. One group gets standard stitches, the other gets stitches plus a fibrin clot made from the patient's own blood to help healing. The trial will enroll 120 people aged 18-50 and check if the meniscus…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive urine flow test called the Urethral Resistive Index (URI) to diagnose urethral stricture in men. Currently, diagnosis often requires invasive procedures like surgery. The study will involve 60 men (30 with suspected stricture and 30 healt…

This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of nerves in the leg or lower back can prevent the bladder from becoming overactive after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare two types of nerve stimulation against standard care in 45 adults who had a spinal injur…

This study compares two methods of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for the suprascapular nerve in people with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems. Thirty-two adults aged 40 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive the treatment at either the suprascapular notch or …

This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the rhomboid intercostal block and the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block—for controlling pain after video-assisted lung surgery. Ninety adults undergoing elective VATS will receive one of the two blocks, and…

This study compares two types of sedation used during a procedure to drain blocked bile ducts. About 98 adults will receive either propofol-remifentanil or propofol-ketamine. The goal is to see which method leads to faster recovery, better comfort, and fewer side effects, especia…

This study looks at whether watching a cartoon or playing a mobile game for 10 minutes before surgery can lower anxiety and fear in children aged 7 to 12 who are hospitalized for appendicitis. About 69 children will be split into three groups: one watches a cartoon, one plays a m…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, when combined with standard rehabilitation, can improve leg movement and reduce muscle stiffness in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The study will include 20 children aged 5 to 18…

This study tests two types of gentle stimulation—magnetic or electrical—applied over the lower back to help control bladder overactivity in people with spinal cord injury. Forty adults aged 18-65 who still have bladder leaks despite medication will receive 20 sessions over four w…

This study is testing two different treatments for people with long-term low back pain that hasn't improved with standard care. One treatment involves a hands-on technique to loosen the connective tissue in the lower back, and the other is an injection of a simple sugar solution …

This study tests whether giving the numbing drug lidocaine through a vein during lumbar fusion surgery can lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed afterward. About 110 adults having elective back surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or a p…

This study compares two approaches to pain control in elderly patients having hip fracture surgery: a standard femoral nerve block versus a femoral block plus an additional PENG block. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain during spinal anesthesia positioning and low…

This study tests whether adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) to arm cycling exercises improves aerobic fitness and arm function in people who had a stroke within the last 6 months. 24 participants will be split into two groups: one doing arm cycling alone, the other do…

This study compares two treatments for chronic hip pain caused by osteoarthritis: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus pulsed radiofrequency. About 84 adults with hip pain lasting at least 3 months will be enrolled. The goal is to see if adding radiofrequency provides be…

This study compares two treatments for people with long-lasting tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that hasn't improved with standard care. Fifty adults will receive either shock wave therapy or an ozone injection once a week for three weeks. Researchers will measure pain, elbo…

This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Eighty adults will receive either real or sham laser treatment, plus a wrist splint. Researchers will measure pain, nerve…

This study looks at whether bringing a personal doll or using a hospital-provided doll can lower anxiety and confusion in preschool children before and after surgery. About 120 girls aged 3-7 having their tonsils or adenoids removed will be split into three groups: one with their…

This study tests whether letting young boys ride a toy car to the operating room reduces their anxiety before surgery and confusion after waking up. Researchers will compare toy car transfer with standard stretcher transfer in 96 boys aged 3 to 7. The goal is to find a simple, ch…

This study tests whether supervised pool exercises (aquatic therapy) can improve daily activities, walking, balance, posture, pain, and mood in people with Parkinson's disease. 42 participants will either do home exercises alone or add three 45-minute pool sessions per week for s…

This study tests a procedure called occipital nerve pulsed radiofrequency for people with medication overuse headache. The treatment uses a short electrical pulse on nerves at the back of the head to try to reduce headache days. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to get the proc…

This study tests a treatment for cervicogenic headache, a type of headache that starts from the neck. It uses a special nerve procedure called pulsed radiofrequency to try to reduce pain. The study will include 25 adults who have not gotten better with other treatments. The goal …

This study tests two versions of a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to treat pudendal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition in the pelvic area. About 38 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard PRF or a newer high-voltage, longer-duration PRF. Researc…

This study compares two ways of giving platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for chronic knee osteoarthritis: one into the joint only, and another that also targets tissues around the knee. Researchers want to see if the combined approach better reduces pain, improves daily funct…

This study tests whether a type of physical therapy called TECAR (focused radiofrequency) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will enroll 54 adults aged 20-60 who have had low back pain for more than 12 we…

This study tests whether combining functional electrical stimulation (FES) with exercise can improve quadriceps muscle strength and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure muscle strength, pain levels, and quality of life in 52 participants aged 5…

This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block—a numbing injection near a nerve cluster in the neck—can reduce pain and improve arm function in stroke patients who develop complex regional pain syndrome. About 32 adults will receive the injection plus standard physical therap…

This study will check if certain blood markers can predict how well a nerve block procedure works for people with nerve pain. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood inflammation markers before and after the procedure in 120 adults. The goal is to see if these blood tests …

This study looks at whether drinking 200 ml of water two hours before a planned C-section changes stomach volume differently in pregnant women with diabetes compared to those without. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach contents before and after drinking. The goal …

This study looks at two methods of helping elderly patients breathe during the start of anesthesia: manual ventilation by a doctor and mechanical ventilation using a machine. Researchers will measure oxygen levels in the brain and body to see which method works better. The goal i…

This study looks at whether taking dutasteride for at least 6 months before HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate affects bleeding, operation time, and tissue removal. Researchers will compare 1,000 men who took the drug with those who did not. The goal is to help surgeons plan …

This study looks at whether a special oxygen monitor (Oxygen Reserve Index) can give early warning of low oxygen levels in patients aged 65 and older having cancer surgery. Researchers will watch 44 patients during anesthesia to see if the monitor's alerts give doctors more time …

This study looks at two common ways doctors stitch the uterus after a C-section: using one layer of stitches or two. The goal is to see which method leads to a thicker, healthier scar and fewer problems like pain or bleeding later on. About 100 women having a C-section will be ra…

This study is checking if a blood test called high-sensitive troponin I can detect heart damage in people having leg surgery with a nerve block. Researchers will measure troponin levels during surgery and at 24 and 48 hours after. The goal is to see if this test can help predict …

This study looks at 450 children aged 5 to 18 who need a breathing tube during surgery. Doctors will test three different scoring systems to see which one best predicts a difficult intubation. The goal is to find the most reliable method to improve safety and reduce complications…

This study tracks 180 adults having elective lower back surgery to see how often heart injury occurs within 30 days after the operation. Researchers will also identify factors that make this injury more likely. The goal is to better understand and potentially prevent heart compli…