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This study looks at whether a numbing injection near the cheekbone before nose surgery can lower the amount of strong pain medicine needed during the operation and improve recovery. About 90 adults having septorhinoplasty will either get the nerve block plus general anesthesia or…

This study looks at whether a walking program that combines outdoor walks, treadmill use, 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 …

This study looks at two ways to manage pain during battery replacement surgery for deep brain stimulators in people with Parkinson's disease. One method uses general anesthesia (you are fully asleep), and the other uses regional anesthesia (you are awake but numb). The goal is to…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce muscle spasticity and improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis. About 24 adults aged 18–60 with MS and mild-to-moderate spasticity wi…

This study tests whether doing pelvic floor exercises through a remote program (telerehabilitation) helps new mothers improve muscle strength and quality of life. Sixty women who had a vaginal birth 6 weeks ago will take part. The goal is to make it easier for moms to stick with …

This study looks at whether adding low-level laser therapy to a home exercise program can reduce pain and improve knee function in people over 50 with knee osteoarthritis. It also checks if the laser helps thicken thigh muscle and knee cartilage. About 62 participants will be ran…

This study tests whether a special exercise program can improve breathing, exercise ability, and posture in children aged 5 to 18 with pectus excavatum (sunken chest). About 40 kids will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard care. The goal is to see if n…

This study tests whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (called continuous Theta Burst Stimulation) to mirror therapy can improve neglect in people who had a stroke. Neglect means the brain ignores one side of the body or space. The study will include 22 adults who h…

This study compares two ways to block pain nerves in people with severe upper abdominal cancer pain (from stomach, pancreas, or liver cancer). About 56 participants will receive one of two nerve-block procedures. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and improves qu…

This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for hand or forearm surgery in 60 obese patients. The goal is to see which method works faster and provides better pain relief after surgery. Participants will receive an ultrasound-guided nerve block and report their pain and satis…

This study compares two pain-relief methods—low-level laser therapy and TENS—for people with shoulder pain after a stroke. About 45 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive one of the treatments to see which works better. The goal is to reduce pain, improve arm function, …

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can reduce stubborn nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare two brain areas—the motor cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex—to see which works better. The trial invo…

This study tests whether special knee strengthening exercises can improve balance and body awareness (proprioception) in people who had a stroke. About 34 adults, 3 months to 1 year after their stroke, will do these exercises on a machine. The goal is to see if this helps them mo…

This study tests whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to standard pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes can ease chronic constipation caused by dyssynergic defecation. About 26 adults aged 18 to 55 with long-term constipation will participat…

This study tests a nerve block called the transversalis fascia plane block to see if it reduces pain after kidney transplant surgery. About 50 adults aged 18-65 will receive the block, and researchers will measure their pain levels and how much opioid pain medicine they need. The…

This study tests whether a nerve block given before gallbladder surgery can lower the amount of pain medicine and anesthesia needed during the operation. It also looks at pain and nausea after surgery. The trial will include 64 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

This study compares two ways of using a breathing machine during weight-loss surgery in 40 adults with obesity. The goal is to see which method keeps oxygen levels higher and puts less pressure on the lungs. Results may help doctors choose safer ventilation for future surgeries.

This study looks at whether caregivers' expectations for stroke recovery match what physical therapists think is achievable. Researchers will compare goals set by caregivers and therapists for 58 stroke patients. The aim is to improve how rehabilitation goals are set, with no ris…

This study looks at stroke survivors who have shoulder pain on their weaker side. Researchers will use ultrasound to check for shoulder problems and compare them to pain levels at rest, during movement, and at night. The goal is to see if certain ultrasound findings are linked to…

This study aims to understand why some stroke patients stay in the hospital for rehabilitation longer than others. Researchers will track 134 patients and look at factors like functional recovery, mood, and thinking skills. The goal is to better plan when to stop treatment and di…

This study compares two ways of helping patients breathe during a procedure to widen narrowed airways (balloon dilatation). About 40 adults will receive either flow-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation. The goal is to see which method keeps oxygen levels higher and puts le…

This study compares two devices (I-gel and Air-Q) used to help children breathe during surgery. Researchers will measure how well each device seals the airway and whether air enters the stomach, using ultrasound for safe checking. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness o…

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 hormone levels and track nausea and vomiting. The goal is to learn more, not to test a …

This study looks at whether early-onset preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition) affects the size of certain brain areas in the unborn baby. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the hippocampus and fornix in 84 pregnant women with and without the condition. The goal is …

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 neoadjuvant therap…

This study looks at how having a stroke may increase the risk of developing osteoporosis (weak bones). Researchers will measure bone density and other health factors in 84 stroke survivors aged 55-85, comparing those who had a stroke recently (1 week to 6 months ago) with those w…

This study follows 102 men with advanced prostate cancer to see how their thinking, energy, mood, and sleep change during treatment with hormone therapy plus newer targeted drugs. Participants fill out questionnaires at the start, 3 months, and 6 months. The goal is to understand…

This study is for adults having surgery for pilonidal sinus disease. It aims to find out how the sinus's distance from the anus, the disease stage, and the surgical technique affect wound healing. Researchers will follow 250 patients after surgery to see which factors lead to wou…

This study is looking at whether certain markers in a child's blood before surgery can predict if they will become confused or agitated after waking up from anesthesia. The study will include 140 children, ages 2 to 12, who are having circumcision. Researchers will measure inflam…

This study aims to develop an AI tool that can predict which women are likely to develop complications like lymphedema (arm swelling), shoulder pain, and nerve issues after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from 133 women before and after surgery to train deep …

This study looks at whether giving new mothers extra information about pelvic floor health—either through a video or written materials—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 …