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This study tests whether adding weekly phone calls (telerehabilitation) to standard pelvic floor exercises helps new mothers stick with the program. Sixty women who had a vaginal delivery will be split into two groups: one gets the exercises alone, the other gets the exercises pl…

This study looks at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to standard pelvic floor exercises can improve symptoms in people with dyssynergic defecation, a type of chronic constipation. Researchers will enroll 26 adults aged 18 to 55 who have had constipation for over …

This study tests two pain-relief methods—low-dose laser and TENS—for people with moderate to severe shoulder pain after a stroke. About 45 adults who had a stroke within the last 2 weeks to 6 months will receive one of the treatments. The goal is to see which works better for pai…

This study compares three intravenous painkillers—fentanyl, tramadol, and ibuprofen—given through a patient-controlled pump after lung surgery. The goal is to see which one controls pain and helps patients breathe better in the first 72 hours after surgery. The trial will include…

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques—Quadro-iliac Plane Block and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block—for pain control after inguinal hernia repair. About 60 adults aged 18-65 will be enrolled to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.…

This study tests whether adding a new nerve block (BiFeS) to the standard adductor canal block provides better pain relief after knee surgery for torn cartilage. About 135 adults aged 18-65 will be enrolled. Researchers will measure pain scores and morphine use in the first 24 ho…

This study tests if a special nerve block given before gallbladder surgery can lower the amount of painkillers and anesthesia needed during the operation. It also looks at whether it helps with pain and nausea after surgery. About 64 adults having gallbladder removal are being re…

This study tests whether a nerve block called transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain after kidney transplant surgery. Fifty adults will receive either the nerve block plus standard painkillers or standard painkillers alone. The goal is to see if the block lowers pain sc…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce muscle stiffness (spasticity) and improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers will compare real rTMS to a sham (fake) treatment in 24 adults aged 18-60 with MS. The goal …

This study compares two minimally invasive nerve block techniques to relieve severe upper abdominal cancer pain that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 56 adults with stomach, pancreatic, or liver cancer will receive either a transdiscal or paravertebral approach. The…

This study tests whether special knee strengthening exercises can improve balance and body awareness (proprioception) in people who had a stroke. About 34 participants who had a stroke 3 months to 1 year ago will do either isokinetic knee exercises or standard rehab. The goal is …

This study looks at whether walking outdoors, with help from a treadmill and a mobile app, can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. About 54 women aged 25-55 who haven't exercised regularly will take part. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study tests whether adding a type of brain stimulation (called continuous theta burst stimulation) to mirror therapy can improve hemispatial neglect in people who have had a stroke. Neglect means the brain ignores one side of the world, often the left. Twenty-two stroke surv…

This study tests whether magnetic pulses to the brain (TMS) can ease nerve pain that won't go away with standard drugs in people with spinal cord injury. 39 adults with pain for at least 6 months will receive either real or sham TMS to the motor cortex or the anterior cingulate c…

This study compares two ultrasound-guided methods (conventional vs. retroclavicular) for numbing the arm in 60 obese patients undergoing forearm or hand surgery. Both approaches use the same local anesthetics (bupivacaine and lidocaine). The goal is to see which technique is fast…

This study looks at two types of anesthesia for replacing the battery of a deep brain stimulator in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see which method—general anesthesia or regional anesthesia with sedation—provides better pain control and patient satisfaction …

This study tests whether a numbing injection (maxillary nerve block) given before nose surgery can reduce the need for strong painkillers during the operation. 90 adults having septorhinoplasty will be split into two groups: one gets the nerve block plus general anesthesia, the o…

This study looks at whether low-level laser therapy, combined with a home exercise program, can help people with knee osteoarthritis. It will measure pain, knee function, and muscle thickness in 62 participants over 3 months. The goal is to see if adding laser treatment improves …

This study looks at whether giving new mothers extra information about pelvic floor health—through a video or a written handout—helps them understand and improve their pelvic floor function. About 141 women who had a single, full-term pregnancy will take part. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how the pressure settings on a breathing machine during robot-assisted prostate surgery affect the lungs afterward. Researchers will use lung ultrasound to check for changes in lung health. The goal is to find better ways to set the breathing machine to protec…

This study will observe 80 adults having gallbladder surgery to compare two types of nerve blocks for pain control. One block targets the abdomen wall (M-TAPA), the other targets muscles between the ribs (external oblique intercostal). A skin sensor will guide how much opioid pai…

This study compares two methods of managing blood flow during colorectal surgery: one guided by blood pressure and the other by how much blood the heart pumps. The goal is to see which approach better protects kidney function after surgery. Sixty adults with normal kidney functio…

This study compares two ways of using a breathing machine during surgery for a slipped disk in the lower back. One method controls the flow of air, the other controls the volume. Researchers want to see which keeps oxygen levels higher after patients are turned onto their stomach…

This study looks at two different methods doctors use to manage blood flow during a complex surgery called a Whipple procedure. The goal is to see which method better protects the kidneys after surgery. About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the t…

This study is measuring cortisol levels in 183 adults with sepsis or septic shock in the ICU to see if those levels can predict who is at higher risk of dying. Researchers will track deaths in the ICU and at 28 and 90 days. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients …

This study watches 120 women having gallbladder surgery to see if their menstrual phase or menopause changes how much anesthesia they need and how sick they feel afterward. Researchers measure anesthesia use and track nausea and vomiting after surgery. The goal is to learn more, …

This study follows 102 men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer who are taking standard drugs (abiraterone, apalutamide, enzalutamide, or darolutamide) plus hormone therapy. Researchers will check thinking skills, fatigue, mood, and sleep at the start, 3 months, and …

This study compares two common airway devices (i-gel and Air-Q) used to help children breathe during surgery. Researchers will check how well each device seals the airway and whether air leaks into the stomach, using ultrasound for safe and accurate measurements. The goal is to f…

This study is developing an AI model to predict complications like lymphedema, pain, and shoulder problems after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from 133 women before and after surgery to train the AI. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors identify …

This study looks at whether caregivers' expectations for stroke patients' recovery match what physical therapists think is achievable. Researchers will compare goals set by caregivers and therapists for 58 subacute stroke patients. The aim is to improve how rehabilitation goals a…

This study tests two ways of using a breathing machine during weight-loss surgery in people with obesity. One method controls the flow of air, the other controls the volume. Researchers will measure oxygen levels and airway pressures to see which approach keeps lungs working bett…

This study compares bone density in 84 stroke patients at different recovery stages (1 week to 6 months, or over 1 year) to understand osteoporosis risk. Researchers will also look at factors like muscle strength and vitamin D levels. The goal is to identify high-risk patients wh…

This study compares two ways of helping patients breathe during a procedure to widen narrowed airways. Forty adults will receive either flow-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation. Researchers will measure oxygen levels and airway pressures to see which method is safer and m…

This study looks at 100 stroke survivors with shoulder pain to see if ultrasound images of the shoulder can predict how much pain they feel. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with pain scores at rest, during movement, and at night. The goal is to better understand the …

This study is looking at whether simple blood tests can help predict which children might become confused or agitated after waking up from anesthesia for circumcision. Researchers will check inflammation levels in the blood before surgery and watch for signs of delirium in the re…

This study looks at whether the number of steps breast cancer patients take each day, tracked by a smartwatch, is linked to how well their treatment works. About 82 women with non-metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer will wear a Huawei Fit 2 smartwatch during chemotherapy befor…

This study follows 250 adults undergoing routine surgery for pilonidal sinus disease to understand why some wounds reopen. Researchers will track the sinus's distance from the anus, the disease stage, and the surgical method used. The goal is to identify factors that lead to woun…

This study looks at whether early-onset preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition) affects the size of two brain areas in the fetus: the fornix and hippocampus. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure these areas in 84 pregnant women—half with early-onset preeclampsia and ha…