Northwestern University

This study aimed to compare two treatment plans for men with low-volume metastatic prostate cancer that still responds to hormone therapy. One group would receive hormone therapy plus abiraterone, while the other would get those two drugs plus chemotherapy (docetaxel). The goal w…

This study looks at whether adding a small vaginal repair (called posterior colpoperineorrhaphy) to standard prolapse surgery can reduce the chance of prolapse coming back within a year. About 200 women having minimally invasive prolapse surgery with mesh will take part. The goal…

This study is for adults with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who cannot have surgery. It compares two treatment sequences: first, tiny radioactive beads (Therasphere) are placed in the liver to deliver radiation directly to tumors. Then patients receive either immunotherapy (atezoli…

This study compares two laser techniques (Moses 2.0 with and without pulse modulation) for breaking up kidney and ureteral stones during surgery. About 150 adults with stones 6-20 mm will be treated to see which method shortens operating time and improves stone clearance. The goa…

This study looks at whether adding a traction pad during hip arthroscopy can lower the chance of numbness in the groin area after surgery. About 120 adults having hip surgery will be asked about numbness and trouble urinating before and after the procedure. The goal is to make re…