Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

This study is tracking 100 adults who have had a procedure called thyroid embolization to treat hyperthyroidism or goiter. The procedure uses a special system to block blood flow to overactive thyroid tissue. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, thyroid size, and …

This study tests three ways to numb a broken wrist before the doctor sets the bone: a nerve block near the elbow, a numbing shot into the fracture site, or both. About 105 adults with a wrist fracture will rate their pain before and after the numbing and during the bone-setting p…

This study looks at whether placing a product called Amnioeffect on the surgical wound during thyroid or parathyroid surgery improves scar appearance, reduces pain, and helps with swallowing compared to standard care. About 334 adults having neck surgery will take part. The goal …

This study tests whether a device that delivers cold therapy and compression (called NICE1) can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after spinal surgery. About 156 adults having elective spinal fusion or laminectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either the NICE…

This study tests whether a new 3D ultrasound technology (PIUR) is more accurate and consistent than standard 2D ultrasound for measuring thyroid nodule volume after a procedure called ablation. About 75 adults who are having thyroid nodule ablation will get both types of ultrasou…

This study looks at whether Transcendental Meditation (TM) can help nurse managers feel less stressed and improve markers of aging. Thirty nurse managers will either learn TM right away or wait and learn later. Researchers will measure stress, burnout, work-life balance, and telo…