Henry Ford Health System
Clinical trials sponsored by Henry Ford Health System, explained in plain language.
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New heart stress test aims to diagnose blockages without radiation
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new stress echocardiography method using regadenoson and atropine to diagnose coronary artery disease. It involved 45 adults scheduled for cardiac catheterization. The goal was to see if this faster, radiation-free approach could accurately detect significant …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: old vs. new technique
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two surgical treatments for thumb arthritis at the base of the thumb. The standard surgery removes a small bone and fills the space with a tendon graft. The newer method uses a special tape to hold the thumb bone in place. The study was stopped early and inclu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Methadone tested to shorten time on breathing machines in ICU
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether giving methadone to ICU patients on breathing machines could help them get off the ventilator faster. Patients who needed strong painkillers were given either methadone or a placebo. The trial was stopped early and only included 9 people, so no firm conc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC