Stony Brook University

This trial tests whether pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with structured upper limb rehabilitation can improve arm and hand function in people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants will have a small VNS device implanted under the skin that deliv…

This study compares giving oxytocin as a single quick injection (bolus) versus a slow drip (infusion) during planned cesarean sections in mothers at high risk for heavy bleeding. The goal is to see which method achieves better uterine tightening faster and with fewer side effects…

This study tests whether a 4-hour resilience workshop can prevent PTSD and depression in 800 first responders in New York and Texas. Participants will be randomly assigned to the workshop or a control group and followed for one year. The goal is to see if the training helps them …

This study tests whether two anti-inflammatory medications, celecoxib or minocycline, can reduce depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder or bipolar depression. About 42 participants will take one of the drugs for 8 weeks and have their depression levels measu…

This pilot study tests a small ankle bracelet that uses gentle vibrations to see if it can improve walking and balance in older adults. Twenty volunteers aged 65 and older who use a walking aid will do simple mobility tests before and after wearing the device. The goal is to find…