Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

This registry study follows 100 adults who have had a procedure called thyroid embolization to treat hyperthyroidism, goiter, or thyroid nodules. The procedure uses a catheter to block blood flow to the thyroid, aiming to shrink it and reduce symptoms. Researchers will track chan…

This study tests whether a device that delivers cold and compression therapy (NICE1) can help people recover better after spinal surgery. About 156 adults having spinal fusion or laminectomy will be randomly assigned to get either the NICE1 device or standard care after their ope…

This study compares three types of local anesthesia for people with a broken wrist who need a fracture reduction in the emergency room. It aims to find which method—a nerve block, a hematoma block, or both—provides the best pain relief. About 105 adults will take part, and their …

This study tests whether placing a placental-based allograft called Amnioeffect on the surgical wound improves scar appearance, pain, and swallowing after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. About 334 adults will be enrolled, with half receiving the graft and half getting standard ca…

This study compares a new 3D ultrasound technology (PIUR) with standard 2D ultrasound for measuring thyroid nodule size after ablation. Researchers want to see if the 3D method gives more accurate and consistent results. About 75 adults who are having thyroid nodule ablation will…

This pilot study tests whether Transcendental Meditation (TM) can improve well-being and affect telomeres—markers of cellular aging—in 30 nurse managers. Participants will learn TM over 4 days and attend follow-up sessions, while researchers measure stress, burnout, and telomere …