Henry Ford Health System

This study aimed to compare two materials used to patch a hole in the eardrum during surgery. It planned to test a lab-made graft (Biodesign) against the patient's own tissue, which is the current standard. The goal was to see which material led to better healing and hearing impr…

This study aimed to compare healing after a major ear surgery called a canal wall down mastoidectomy. It planned to randomly assign adult patients to receive either a graft made from pig intestine tissue or a graft made from their own tissue. The main goal was to see which graft …

This study tested whether a small device could keep the inner ear open after surgery to remove acoustic neuroma tumors. The surgery often causes complete hearing loss and can scar the inner ear, making future cochlear implants impossible. Researchers wanted to see if placing a te…

This study aimed to test whether blood plasma from people who recovered from COVID-19 could help treat severe cases. The treatment would have been given to hospitalized patients with severe breathing problems. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled…

This study aimed to test if a new gel material could help ears heal better after surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum. It planned to compare the new gel against the standard packing material in adults having this type of ear surgery. The goal was to see if the gel reduced infl…

This study tests a brief mental exercise called 'Episodic Future Thinking' to help parents who are in treatment for substance use disorders. The goal is to help these parents focus more on long-term positive outcomes with their children, rather than reacting harshly in the moment…

This study is testing if online prenatal yoga classes can help prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women who have had depression before. Researchers are working with a diverse group of 62 women to see if the yoga program is practical, acceptable, and effective. The goal is …

This study is testing whether an injection of botulinum toxin (like Botox) can help minimize the appearance of scars left after a skin biopsy. Each participant will have two biopsy sites; one will be treated with the toxin and the other with a harmless saltwater solution for comp…

This study is testing if a combination of non-opioid pain medications works as well as a standard plan that includes opioid pills for people recovering from shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to provide effective pain relief while reducing the need for addictive opioid pai…

This study aimed to see if adding a medication called lubiprostone to the standard colonoscopy prep drink would lead to better bowel cleansing for hospitalized patients. Better cleansing helps doctors see the colon more clearly during the procedure. The study planned to compare p…

This study is testing a mindfulness-based sleep therapy against a standard talk therapy for pregnant women who have both insomnia and depression. It aims to see which approach works better at improving sleep and mood during pregnancy and the first year after birth. The therapy se…

This study is testing if a protective wrap made from pig tissue can help a shoulder nerve heal better after surgery to remove lymph nodes for head and neck cancer. The goal is to reduce post-surgery shoulder pain, weakness, and difficulty moving the arm. Researchers will measure …