University Hospital Dubrava

This study compares reprocessed (cleaned and re-sterilized) ablation catheters to brand-new ones in 200 adults with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation. The goal is to see if the reused catheters are just as safe and effective, while also being cheaper and bet…

This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck, given during thyroid surgery, can lower the body's stress response. 48 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard anesthesia, the other gets the same plus a nerve block. Researchers will measure stress markers in bl…

This study looks at whether keeping some muscle fibers on the tendon used to repair a torn ACL helps the graft heal and remodel inside the knee. About 40 patients will be randomly assigned to get either a standard tendon graft or a muscle-tendon graft. Researchers will use MRI sc…

This study looks at whether using extra monitoring devices during major abdominal surgery can help high-risk patients (aged 50 and older) spend less time on a breathing machine afterward. One group will receive standard care, while the other will have additional sensors and a spe…