Tufts Medical Center

This study tests whether using a special heart monitor (pulmonary artery catheter) early in people with cardiogenic shock from heart failure can lower the risk of dying in the hospital. About 400 adults aged 18-90 with severe heart failure and shock will be enrolled. The monitor …

This study looks at whether adding protein drinks to the diet can prevent muscle wasting in people with heart failure. About 120 adults with severe heart failure will be split into three groups: no extra protein, low-dose protein, or high-dose protein. Researchers will measure ch…

This study tests whether veverimer, a drug that lowers acid levels in the body, can reduce bone breakdown in adults aged 50 and older with osteopenia (low bone density). Sixty participants will take either veverimer or a placebo daily or every other day for 8 weeks. Researchers w…

This study tests if wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that shows blood sugar on a phone app, plus joining a group chat with other pregnant participants, helps keep blood sugar healthy during pregnancy. The goal is to prevent health problems for both mother and baby. The …

This study looks at whether listening to music for 10 minutes during labor can lower anxiety and pain levels for women giving birth. About 106 participants will either listen to music or have no music, then answer questions about their anxiety, pain, and satisfaction. The goal is…

This study looks at whether people who have a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are more likely to have a stroke if they also have a small hole in the heart, called a PFO. About 1 in 4 people have this hole, which can let a clot travel to the brain. Researchers will us…