Rush University Medical Center

This study looks at whether giving multiple doses of tranexamic acid (TXA) by mouth or through a vein can reduce blood loss and the need for blood transfusions after spine surgery. It involves 604 adults at high risk for bleeding who are having open back surgery. The goal is to f…

This study looks at whether using noninvasive breathing support right after removing the breathing tube can help severely obese patients avoid needing the tube again. About 20% of these patients currently require re-intubation, which raises risks of pneumonia, longer hospital sta…

This study tests a pharmacist-led program to help adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure in underserved Chicago communities. Over 3 months, a mobile team provides blood pressure checks, medication management, and health education. The goal is to lower blood pressure and imp…

This study looks at two treatments for people under 60 who faint repeatedly because their heart rate drops too low. One treatment uses a catheter to zap tiny nerve clusters in the heart (cardioneuroablation), and the other uses a permanent pacemaker. The goal is to see which appr…

This study compares two knee braces for people with knee osteoarthritis. It looks at how the braces affect walking, pain, and daily function over 8 weeks. About 30 adults aged 40-85 with mild-to-moderate knee arthritis will participate. The goal is to find out which brace provide…

This study looks at whether turning a nerve stimulator on and off in short bursts can work as well as continuous stimulation for people with long-term pain from conditions like CRPS, radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy. About 30 adults who already have a spinal nerve stimulat…

This study looks at whether giving ICU doctors a special risk score (ProVent-14) helps them more accurately predict if a patient on a breathing machine for two weeks will survive one year. About 238 doctors, nurses, and other ICU staff will participate. The goal is to see if usin…