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This pilot study tests whether an implanted heart pressure monitor (CardioMEMS) can help prevent complications in 40 patients who survived cardiogenic shock. Participants will have the device implanted and receive regular pressure checks and medication adjustments. The goal is to…

This study compares two methods of removing the fallopian tubes during a C-section for permanent sterilization: using a hand-held bipolar energy tool versus traditional stitches. Researchers will look at blood loss, completion rates, and costs in 900 women who had the procedure b…

This study tests whether early heart screening and treatment for iron overload in people with sickle cell disease can prevent heart problems and reduce hospital stays. About 100 adults with sickle cell disease and high iron levels will receive regular heart imaging and follow-up …

This study tests a combination of three drugs (atezolizumab, bevacizumab, and memantine) in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see how many patients have their tumors shrink or disappear. Participants must be newly diagnose…

This study is testing whether memantine, a drug currently used for Alzheimer's disease, can help slow the growth of liver cancer in people with advanced cirrhosis. The trial will enroll 12 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who are not candidates for s…

This study tests whether whole-body MRI, ultrasound, and a new blood test can find 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 of serv…

This study looks at three fast, easy ways to check for anemia in pregnant women: a finger clip sensor, a finger-prick test, and a smartphone photo of the nailbed. Researchers want to see if these methods are as accurate as a standard blood draw. The goal is to make anemia testing…

This study looks at how to best use the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) to prevent postpartum hemorrhage (severe bleeding after childbirth). 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…

This study tests whether a personalized activity coaching program can help women feel less tired during pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer. Sixteen participants will be randomly assigned to receive coaching or usual care. The main goal is to see if the program is pra…

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and improve 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 lifestyle advice…

This study tests a device called NeuroCuple™ that uses no drugs to manage pain after cesarean delivery. Researchers want to see if it reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers. The study will include 180 women having a C-section. Half will get the real device, and the othe…

This study is looking for tiny molecules in the blood called microRNAs that can help doctors tell if a heart transplant patient's immune system is too active (causing rejection) or too weak (causing infection). Researchers will follow 250 adult heart transplant recipients for one…

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 join for 12 months. Researchers will compare two different fluid amounts to see if one helps bones and wounds heal better with fewer…

This study is looking at tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood of children who have had a heart transplant. The goal is to find patterns that can predict which children are at risk for infection or rejection of the new heart. By understanding these patterns, doctors hope t…

This study looks at whether having a dedicated cardiogenic shock team helps more people survive severe heart failure or heart attack. Researchers will compare survival rates before and after the team was created, using data from up to 3,000 patients. The goal is to see if this te…

This study is testing whether cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can use an iPhone app and Apple Watch to report symptoms from home. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers to see if they can consistently use the technology. The goal is to learn…

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