Mcmaster University

This study aimed to see if early surgery could prevent repeat shoulder dislocations in teenagers better than rehabilitation alone. It planned to enroll adolescents aged 12-18 who had a first-time shoulder dislocation. However, the study was stopped early after only 2 participants…

This study tested whether adding pregabalin (Lyrica) to standard treatment could reduce pain and improve function in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the upper limb. Only 14 adults were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if the dr…

This study looked at whether acupressure, a non-invasive technique, can reduce nausea and vomiting after the NUSS procedure for pectus excavatum. The trial planned to enroll 40 people aged 8 to 40 but was terminated early. The goal was to see if this simple method could improve r…

This study tested whether a six-week course of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises could help people with chronic pain feel better and manage stress. Only 5 patients took part before the trial was stopped early. Because it was so small, we cannot say whether these techniqu…

This study looked at whether adding an ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block to standard pain medicine could reduce opioid use and improve pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer. Ten adults having keyhole kidney surgery were enrolled. The study was stopped early, s…

This study compared two types of intermittent fasting (16:8 time-restricted eating and the 5:2 diet) to see if they could lower stress in women. Only 6 women with mild to high stress took part before the study was stopped early. Researchers measured stress through questionnaires …

This pilot study aimed to see if a blood test called thromboelastography (TEG) and platelet mapping could predict clotting or bleeding complications after non-cardiac surgery. The study included 200 patients who were taking aspirin or clopidogrel for at least 10 days before elect…