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This study compares two minimally invasive procedures for grade II/III hemorrhoids: radiofrequency ablation (using heat) and Doppler-guided artery ligation with mucopexy (tying off blood vessels). The goal is to see if the newer heat-based method is as good as the standard one at…

This study tests whether adding a stitch (omentopexy) during sleeve gastrectomy reduces new cases of acid reflux. 526 adults with obesity will be randomly assigned to get the standard sleeve or the sleeve plus stitch. Researchers will check reflux symptoms and medication use two …

This study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid to a standard corticosteroid injection works better for shoulder tendonitis pain than the steroid alone. About 132 adults with confirmed supraspinatus tendinopathy will receive either the combo or a placebo injection. Pain levels ar…

This study is testing whether adding a psychologist and a physical therapist to the usual care of people having a leg amputation can improve their physical and emotional recovery. About 40 adults who need a lower-leg amputation due to poor blood flow will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests whether an intensive five-day neck traction program reduces pain and disability from cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck) better than a placebo traction. 206 adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to real or placebo traction. The goal…

This study tests whether foot reflexology can reduce nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery). About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either foot reflexology or standard care. The goal is …

This study tests whether personalized support from an exercise teacher and a nurse can help people on hemodialysis become more physically active at home. The study will include 70 adults who have been on dialysis for less than a year. The goal is to see if this support leads to l…

This study will track 8 surgeons at a French hospital to measure their mental fatigue during and after operations. Using simple rating scales, researchers hope to learn what factors make surgeons more tired and how that might affect their focus and decision-making. The goal is to…

This study follows 240 adults who get laser surgery for pilonidal cysts, a painful skin condition near the tailbone. Researchers will check if the cyst comes back within two years by asking patients questions. The goal is to understand how effective laser treatment is over time.

This study is looking at whether the level of bicarbonate in the blood can help predict if a patient will die or need intensive care within 48 hours of arriving at the emergency department. Researchers will track 6,500 adults who have a blood test done as part of their regular ca…