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This study tests whether a special heart monitor can help prevent serious problems like death, need for a heart pump, or repeat hospital stays in people who have survived a severe heart condition called cardiogenic shock. About 40 adults will be randomly assigned to get the monit…

This study aims to find the best antibiotic for pregnant people whose water breaks too early (before 34 weeks). Participants will receive standard care plus either azithromycin or erythromycin. The goal is to see which helps the pregnancy last longer before delivery.

This study tests if memantine, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can help control advanced liver cancer in people with severe cirrhosis. About 12 adults with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed will take memantine alone. Researchers will track how long the cancer stays stab…

This study looks at whether checking the heart early for iron buildup in people with sickle cell disease can help prevent heart problems and reduce hospital visits. About 100 adults with sickle cell disease and high iron levels will get regular heart scans and treatment. The goal…

This study tests a combination of three drugs—atezolizumab, bevacizumab, and memantine—in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors. About 19 adults with newly diagnosed, untreated liver cancer…

This study tests a hospital-wide treatment plan for people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve (secondary mitral regurgitation). The goal is to see if the plan helps doctors identify who will benefit most from a minimally invasive valve repair procedure called MitraClip. …

This study looks at 900 women who want permanent birth control during a C-section. It compares two methods of removing the fallopian tubes: using a special energy tool versus traditional stitches. The goal is to see which method is safer and costs less.

This study looks at three quick, easy ways to check for anemia in pregnant women. About 250 pregnant volunteers will have their hemoglobin measured using a finger clip, a finger prick, and a smartphone photo of their nailbed. The results will be compared to standard lab blood tes…

This study looks at how well the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) prevents postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding after birth). Researchers will test different doses and ways of giving the drug (by IV or injection) in about 120 women having a C-section or vaginal delivery. The goal is t…

This study tests a device called NeuroCuple™ that uses no medication to manage pain after cesarean delivery. About 180 women will be randomly assigned to receive the device, a sham device, or standard care. The goal is to see if the device reduces pain and the need for opioid pai…

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep and quality of life in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Twenty-four men will be randomly assigned to start acupuncture right away or after a delay, and all will receive standard lifest…

This study tests whether a personalized activity coaching program can help women with endometrial cancer feel less tired during pelvic radiation therapy. Sixteen participants will receive coaching sessions to boost their energy and daily function. The goal is to see if this appro…

This study tests whether cancer patients getting chemotherapy can use an Apple Watch and iPhone app to track their health from home. Researchers want to see if patients will wear the watch most of the day. If successful, this approach could help doctors catch problems early and r…

This study looks at tiny molecules in the blood called microRNAs to better understand the immune system after a heart transplant. Researchers will track 250 adult heart transplant patients to see if these molecules can predict who will develop infections or organ rejection. The g…

This study looks at how much fluid doctors should use when cleaning open fractures (broken bones that poke through the skin). About 200 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two fluid amounts. Researchers will track infections and healing over 12 months to find out which app…

This study looks back at medical records of 3,000 people who had cardiogenic shock—a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers want to see if survival rates improved after a special shock team started working at the hospital in 2017.…

This study is testing whether whole-body MRI, ultrasound, and a new blood test can detect cancer early in firefighters. Firefighters have a higher risk of certain cancers due to job exposures. The study will enroll 800 active firefighters aged 35 and older with at least 10 years …

This study is looking at tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood of 150 children who have had a heart transplant. The goal is to see if these molecules can help predict which children will get an infection or have their body reject the new heart. Researchers hope this will l…