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This study compares two surgical techniques for creating arteriovenous fistulas, which are the preferred type of access for hemodialysis in patients with advanced kidney disease. Researchers want to see if a newer technique called pSLOT leads to fewer complications and better lon…

This pilot study is testing a more personalized approach to catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat. Researchers are using a noninvasive mapping system to identify specific areas in the heart that may be driving the AF, then targeting tho…

This study is testing if using a CPAP machine at night can help people who have both severe, uncontrolled asthma and sleep apnea. Researchers will compare asthma control over 12 months in adults who receive standard care versus those who also use a CPAP machine. The goal is to se…

This study is testing whether a special wellness program during chemotherapy can help women with early-stage breast cancer get better results from their treatment. 214 women will be randomly assigned to either receive standard care or a program that includes guided exercise, nutr…

This study is testing if a special high-flow oxygen mask is better than standard oxygen at preventing breathing problems in older, high-risk patients having a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVR). The goal is to see if this better oxygen delivery reduces complication…

This study is testing whether a newer pacemaker placement method called 'conduction system pacing' can prevent heart damage better than the standard method. Researchers will follow 200 adults who need pacemakers for slow heart rhythms, checking their heart function for one year. …

This study is testing whether a treatment called radiofrequency therapy, combined with a specific massage, can help reduce pain during intercourse for women who developed this pain after childbirth. The research involves 110 women who are 4-9 months postpartum and experiencing ne…

This study is testing if a special program of supervised exercise, nutritional advice, and psychological support can reduce the severe fatigue that affects many people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Researchers will enroll 64 adults with PBC and significant fatigue to se…

This study is testing a special physical therapy for people who have had a recent stroke and have a weak arm. For 7 days, participants wear a restraint on their stronger arm while doing specific exercises with their weaker arm. The goal is to see if this approach helps improve th…

This study is testing whether a combination of gentle brain stimulation, health education, and aerobic exercise can help reduce the severe tiredness many people experience after a stroke. It will involve 54 adults who have had a recent stroke and are struggling with significant f…

This study is testing if a brief session of electrical nerve stimulation can immediately improve leg strength in athletes with chronic knee tendon pain (jumper's knee). Each of the 19 participants will try three different types of stimulation to see which frequency works best. Th…