Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Clinical trials sponsored by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, explained in plain language.
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New registry tracks outcomes of Non-Surgical thyroid shrinking procedure
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a registry that will collect information from up to 100 patients who have already undergone a specific, minimally invasive procedure to treat thyroid conditions. The procedure, called pressure-enabled thyroid artery embolization (PED-TAE), aims to shrink the thyroid…
Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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3D ultrasound aims for more precise thyroid treatment tracking
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new 3D ultrasound technology to see if it can measure thyroid nodules more accurately and consistently than the standard 2D ultrasound after a treatment procedure. It will involve about 75 patients who are already scheduled for a thyroid nodule ablation at…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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New study tests better ways to numb pain during broken wrist repair
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares three different local anesthesia techniques to reduce pain for adults with broken wrists during emergency room treatment. Researchers are testing which method—a nerve block, an injection into the fracture site, or a combination of both—provides the best pain r…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Can meditation slow aging in stressed nurses?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis small pilot study is testing whether learning Transcendental Meditation helps reduce stress and burnout in nurse managers. Researchers will measure biological signs of stress and aging in the body, along with surveys about work-life balance and well-being. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Placental membrane tested to make surgery scars fade faster
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether applying a special membrane made from human placental tissue (called AMNIOEFFECT) during thyroid or parathyroid surgery helps patients heal better. Researchers will compare it to standard care to see if it improves scar appearance, reduces pain, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC