Henry Ford Health System

This study planned to give blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to people in the ICU with severe COVID-19. The goal was to see if it could help them breathe better and survive. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are availabl…

This study was designed to see if a small device placed in the inner ear during acoustic neuroma surgery can keep the cochlea from filling with scar tissue. If successful, patients who lose hearing from the surgery could still get a cochlear implant later. The study was withdrawn…

This study aimed to see if a special material (Biodesign SIS graft) works as well as the patient's own tissue for fixing a hole in the eardrum. It was designed for adults needing a first-time repair. However, the trial was withdrawn before any volunteers were enrolled, so no resu…

This study aimed to see if a graft made from pig intestine could help the ear heal better after a type of ear surgery called canal wall down mastoidectomy. The researchers planned to compare it to a standard graft made from the patient's own tissue. However, the study was withdra…

This study tests whether wrapping the spinal accessory nerve with a porcine (pig) tissue product during neck dissection for head and neck cancer can prevent shoulder problems. About 74 adults who have not had prior neck surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure shoulder …

This study is testing whether a blood test called Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW) can quickly identify patients with bacteria in their blood (bacteremia) in the emergency department. Researchers will observe 50,000 patients who have blood cultures ordered, comparing MDW results…

This study tests whether virtual prenatal yoga classes can prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women who have a history of depression. About 62 women will be randomly assigned to either take yoga classes or receive standard care. Researchers will track depression symptoms a…

This study compares injecting Botox at two different depths (2mm vs 4mm) to treat frown lines between the eyebrows. Twenty adults will receive a one-time treatment, and researchers will measure how well each depth reduces wrinkles and any side effects. The goal is to find the opt…

This study compares two pain management plans after shoulder replacement surgery: one using only nonopioid medications and another that also includes a standard opioid prescription. About 83 adults having shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Th…

This study tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into biopsy wounds can reduce scarring compared to a placebo. Twelve healthy adults will each receive both treatments on different spots on their back, and scars will be compared over six months. The goal is to see if Bot…

This study compares two non-drug therapies—mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy—for pregnant women who have both insomnia and depression. About 100 women in their second trimester will participate to see which approach better reduces sleep problems and depre…

This study follows about 700 women for up to 12 years after they had a uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, such as myomectomy or uterine artery embolization. Researchers want to see how long these treatments last before another procedure is needed, and how women's symptoms and qua…

This study was designed to see if a stronger MRI machine (3 Tesla) without contrast dye could find shoulder labral tears as well as the current standard MRI with contrast. Researchers planned to enroll adults aged 18-65 who were likely to need shoulder surgery. However, the study…

This study looks at how visible light (and some UVA1) affects the skin of 14 healthy adults with different skin tones. Researchers will measure redness and tanning right after exposure and check skin samples for longer-term changes. The goal is to make light testing more accurate…

This study looks at how doctors treat people having a severe heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock, where the heart can't pump enough blood. Researchers will track 124 patients at 20 U.S. hospitals to see how decisions about using mechanical heart support devices affect s…

This study was designed to test a new gel made from chitosan (a substance from shellfish) as a packing material in ear surgery. The gel was to be compared with the standard Gelfoam packing to see which leads to better healing and less inflammation. However, the trial was withdraw…

This study was designed to see if adding a medication called lubiprostone to the standard bowel-cleansing drink helps hospital patients get a better colonoscopy prep. It planned to compare prep quality before and after adding the drug in about 200 adults. However, the study was w…

This study looks at whether a simple mental exercise—imagining positive future events—can help parents recovering from substance use disorders make better parenting choices. Parents of children aged 6-10 who are in a treatment program will try this technique and be followed for t…