South Valley University

This study tests a new nerve block called FRONT to see if it can reduce pain after hip nail surgery in people aged 60 and older. The block uses one injection to numb two nerves while sparing leg movement, which may help patients recover and move sooner. Researchers will measure p…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence can improve gait training for people with above-knee amputations. Researchers will measure stability in 40 participants. The goal is to see if AI helps them walk more steadily.

This study looks at whether a short, structured exercise and breathing program (phase one cardiac rehab) helps people recover better after heart valve replacement surgery. Researchers will measure oxygen levels, lung function, walking ability, and quality of life in 60 participan…

This study looks at how changes in the TREX1 gene are linked to lupus severity, especially skin problems. Researchers will study 90 adults with lupus to see if certain gene patterns match worse disease. No new treatment is tested; the goal is to better understand the disease.

This study looks at whether a score based on routine blood tests (the Naples Prognostic Score) can predict postoperative delirium—sudden confusion—in older adults after hip fracture surgery. Researchers will enroll 168 patients aged 60 and older and check for delirium daily using…

This study uses ultrasound to measure and compare airway features in three groups of women: nonpregnant, pregnant with normal blood pressure, and those with preeclampsia. The goal is to understand how pregnancy and preeclampsia change the airway, which can help doctors prepare sa…