Metrohealth Medical Center

This study aimed to see if the antibiotic rifaximin could help people with liver cirrhosis who have a hidden form of brain fog (covert hepatic encephalopathy) and an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers planned to give 40 patients rifaximin for 8 weeks and t…

This study tests a surgically implanted stimulator and sensor that helps people with cervical spinal cord injury regain hand and arm function. Ten participants with C5-C8 injuries will use the device to improve their ability to grasp and release objects and perform daily activiti…

This study looks at whether giving IV Tylenol (acetaminophen) during surgery helps reduce pain and agitation in children aged 7 or younger who are having their tonsils or adenoids removed. Researchers will compare kids at two hospitals—one that uses IV Tylenol and one that doesn'…

This study tests whether doctors using smart glasses can perform a nerve block (pain relief injection) for knee replacement surgery faster and more easily than the usual method. About 100 adults having knee replacement will take part. The goal is to see if the glasses reduce the …

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 use mild electrical stimulation to measure reflex activity while participants walk. The goal is to better understand the link between …