Universidade Federal De Pernambuco

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve voice quality in people with laryngeal dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms in the voice box. Twenty adults with the c…

This study compares a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided injection to standard open surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. 72 adults who have not improved with conservative treatments will be randomly assigned to receive either the injection or surgery. The main goal is to see if …

This study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation applied to the ear (taVNS) can improve walking, balance, and movement in people with Parkinson's disease when combined with physical therapy. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation during therapy ses…

This study tests a bedside tool called the APEX score, which evaluates swallowing biomechanics, to predict whether critically ill patients will need their breathing tube reinserted after planned removal. Researchers will enroll 800 adults on ventilators for at least 48 hours acro…