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This study compares two doses of the heart medication amiodarone in people with persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) after they receive an electrical shock to restore normal rhythm. The goal is to see if a lower daily dose (100 mg) works as well as the standard…

This study tests if levetiracetam, a seizure medication, can prevent epileptic seizures in 120 adults over 40 with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 96 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can stop seizures and poss…

This study tests whether a 'fast-track' recovery plan can safely reduce how long children stay in the hospital after surgery for a complicated appendix. About 772 children aged 2 to 17 will be randomly assigned to either the fast-track plan or standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study tests a new psychological program called 'Feeling Safe' for 35 adults with schizophrenia or related psychosis who have persistent delusions. The goal is to see if people find the therapy acceptable and satisfying, and whether it helps reduce symptoms and improve daily …

This study tests two different ways to control bleeding and pain during lower back fusion surgery. About 62 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a large-volume injection of numbing medicine with a vessel-shrinking drug around the spine (PVI) or a smaller injection n…

This study compares adhesive and elastic band devices for securing urinary catheters in critically ill patients. The goal is to see which type causes fewer injuries, less pain, and fewer infections. About 188 adults in intensive care will be randomly assigned to one device and mo…

This study looks at 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like preeclampsia affect heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and other markers. The goal is to create a simple app that helps women and doc…

This study looks at a modified dialysis method for adults in the ICU with acute kidney injury. The goal is to see if a specific blood-filtering technique using citrate helps keep electrolyte levels stable and reduces the need for extra supplements. About 43 participants will be f…

This study looks at how often men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have HPV infection in their mouth and anal area. Researchers will collect samples from 384 men to find out how common the virus is and what factors increase the risk. The goal is to better understand HPV in t…