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This study is testing whether giving omega-3 fatty acid supplements before and after major heart surgery can help prevent postoperative delirium, a common and serious state of confusion, in patients aged 65 and older. Researchers will give 90 participants either 0, 2, or 4 grams …

This study is testing a 15-week group exercise program for children with cerebral palsy. The program involves walking, strength training, and balance exercises twice a week, led by physical therapy students under supervision. The main goal is to see if the program improves the ch…

This study is testing whether giving a bag of IV fluids right before a common bladder scope procedure can prevent a dangerous drop in blood pressure when anesthesia begins. Researchers will compare 100 adults having elective cystoscopies, with half receiving the extra fluids. The…

This study aimed to see if combining telehealth video calls with in-person physical therapy sessions works better than in-person therapy alone for improving daily living skills at home for children with moderate to severe disabilities. It planned to involve children aged 2-17 and…

This study compares two different drug combinations given to patients after outpatient back surgery. The goal is to see which one is better at preventing a painful condition called urinary retention, where patients can't urinate after surgery. Researchers will measure how many pa…

This study aims to understand how a specific diet and weight loss affect key hormones in women. Researchers are testing if an 8-week Mediterranean-style diet, designed to help participants lose 5% of their body weight, lowers insulin and testosterone levels. The study involves wo…

This study aims to understand how eating beans (like lentils and chickpeas) affects the bacteria in your gut and how full you feel after meals. Researchers are comparing a diet with beans to one without beans in 44 overweight adults. They will measure changes in gut bacteria, app…

This early-stage study is investigating whether sirolimus, an FDA-approved medication, can improve blood flow to the brain in healthy adults who carry a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers are using MRI scans to measure changes in brain blood flow and, in a second p…

This study aims to understand how a person's cannabis use affects the amount of anesthesia they need during back surgery and their recovery afterward. Researchers will observe 210 adults having lower back surgery, comparing those who use cannabis to those who don't. They will tra…

This study aims to understand how nurses' workload affects their stress levels and overall health. Researchers will track 50 nurses from intensive care and medical-surgical units using smart rings to monitor heart rate and sleep, combined with shift data and surveys. The goal is …

This early research study aims to understand how insulin affects blood flow to the brain and nervous system activity in healthy adults. Researchers will measure brain and leg blood flow, as well as nerve signals, in 65 participants aged 18-45. The study is currently suspended and…