Metrohealth Medical Center

This study tests an implanted electrical stimulator to improve walking in people who have had a stroke. Six participants will first be screened, then receive the implant and use it at home. Researchers will compare advanced control settings to a simple trigger to see which works …

This study aimed to see if the antibiotic rifaximin could help people with liver cirrhosis who have a mild form of brain fog called covert hepatic encephalopathy, along with bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Researchers planned to give 40 patients rifaximin for eight weeks and tes…

This study tests an implanted stimulator and sensor that helps people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function. Ten participants will use the device to perform everyday tasks like grasping objects. The goal is to improve independence and quality of life.

This study looks at whether giving IV Tylenol during surgery helps children aged 7 or younger feel less pain and agitation after having their tonsils or adenoids removed. Researchers will compare kids at two hospitals—one that uses IV Tylenol and one that doesn't—using standard p…

This study tests whether doctors using smart glasses can perform a saphenous nerve block (a pain-relieving injection) faster and more accurately for knee replacement patients. About 100 adults having knee surgery will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the glasses reduce procedur…

This study looks at how nerve reflexes in the thigh muscle affect walking in people who have had a stroke and have a stiff-knee gait. Researchers will use mild electrical stimulation to measure reflex activity while participants walk. The goal is to better understand why some str…