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Clinical trials sponsored by Hartford Hospital, explained in plain language.
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New pain block study aims to cut opioid use after major belly surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a single-dose numbing injection versus a standard method using a tube that delivers numbing medicine continuously after open abdominal surgery. Fourteen adults having elective vascular surgery will be enrolled. The goal is to see which approach provides better pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hartford Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:06 UTC
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Mind over matter: therapy may stop weight regain after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of counseling called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can help people who had weight-loss surgery stay physically active and avoid regaining weight. About 164 adults who had surgery 6-20 months ago will join either ACT or an education progra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hartford Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:05 UTC
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New injection could slash pain after neck surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a specific numbing injection in the neck can better control pain after spinal fusion surgery. Researchers will compare the real injection to a placebo (sham) injection in 38 patients. The main goal is to see if the injection reduces the worst pain in the …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hartford Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:21 UTC