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This study tests whether using brain imaging and electrical signals to program deep brain stimulation (DBS) works better than the usual method for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty adults aged 30 to 70 who are getting DBS will be randomly assigned to either standard program…

This study tests whether a positioning device called Swaddy® can reduce stress in premature newborns resting in incubators. About 56 babies weighing 1500 grams or less will be observed for 3 hours on two separate days—one with the device and one without. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at how thumb arthritis changes joint pressure and how two types of surgery (with or without a metal implant) affect that pressure. Researchers will use CT scans and computer models to simulate loads in the thumb joint. 40 adults aged 50 to 88 with moderate to sev…

This study looks at 120 preterm infants born before 34 weeks to see if those born during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021) develop differently than those born after (2023-2024). Researchers will test thinking, movement, and language skills using play-based assessments. The goal i…

This study tests a digital platform called GetReady that helps doctors and patients track brain aneurysm follow-up data, including symptoms and quality of life. About 200 people with brain aneurysms will use the platform during routine care. The goal is to see if it improves heal…

This study will test whether a brief educational session led by a nurse can help children aged 6-17 with asthma better manage their condition and use their inhaler correctly. The session covers understanding treatment, distinguishing between maintenance and rescue medications, an…

This study tests whether a special ultrasound technique, called VExUS, can predict which ICU patients will have trouble breathing on their own after being on a ventilator. Researchers will scan the veins of 350 patients just before a breathing trial. The goal is to see if signs o…

This study follows 100 women with deep endometriosis for 2 years to see if their lesions grow, shrink, or stay the same, and how this relates to symptoms and quality of life. Researchers will use regular ultrasounds and questionnaires to track changes. The goal is to learn whethe…

This study aims to develop a detailed model of how suicidal thoughts form, based on interviews with people who have attempted suicide, their family and friends, and healthcare professionals in Catalonia, Spain. Researchers will analyze these conversations to find common themes an…