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This study tests two common antibiotics—erythromycin and azithromycin—in pregnant people whose water breaks too early (before 34 weeks). Both are given along with standard antibiotics. The goal is to see which combination helps delay delivery longer, giving the baby more time to …

This study is testing whether a special pacemaker (cardiac resynchronization therapy, or CRT) can improve heart function and symptoms in people with mild heart failure and a specific type of heart block called left bundle-branch block. About 21 participants will receive a CRT dev…

This pilot study aimed to see if adjusting the dose of the chemotherapy drug 5-FU based on its concentration in the blood could improve treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. It was designed for adults with metastati…

This study looks at whether voxelotor, a drug that helps red blood cells stay healthy, can improve physical function in people with sickle cell disease. Six adults aged 18-65 will take the drug for 6 months and have their walking ability tested. The goal is to see if the drug hel…

This study tests whether using a patient's gender, weight, and kidney function to calculate the starting dose of the blood thinner heparin gets patients to the right level faster than the standard flat rate. About 145 adults with blood clots, atrial fibrillation, or mechanical he…

This study tests whether a device called RELiZORB™ can help critically ill adults with multiple organ failure better tolerate tube feedings. The device breaks down fats in the feeding to make them easier to digest. Researchers will compare how well patients meet their nutrition g…

This study is testing whether a short educational video that gives positive reassurance can improve recovery in people with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers will enroll 229 participants aged 13-21 who were diagnosed with mTBI in the emergency department. The goal i…