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This study is testing whether giving intravenous iron to people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) and iron deficiency can help them walk farther and feel better. The trial will involve 306 patients who will receive either iron infusions or a placebo s…

This study is testing whether a daily supplement containing probiotics and prebiotics (called synbiotics) can help prevent preterm birth in pregnant women at high risk. Researchers want to see if improving the balance of healthy bacteria in the vagina early in pregnancy can help …

This study is testing if giving a medication called dexmedetomidine at night can help older adults sleep better and feel less tired after major lung surgery. Researchers will compare the medication to a placebo in 102 patients aged 60 and older. The main goal is to see if better …

This study aims to find the best strength of a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) for ankle blocks in patients having bunion surgery. Researchers are comparing three different strengths to see which one starts working fastest and provides the longest-lasting pain relief after surgery…

This study aims to better understand and detect memory and thinking problems that can occur after heart surgery in older adults. Researchers will test whether simple blood tests or short mental assessments can reliably identify patients who develop these issues. The goal is to ga…

This study aims to see how reliable a special exercise test is when it's done twice. The test combines an exercise bike workout with an ultrasound of the heart to check how the heart and lungs work together under stress. Researchers need 30 participants who can do a hard workout …

This study is checking if a consumer Garmin smartwatch can measure vital signs like heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen as accurately as a high-end hospital monitor. Researchers will compare the two devices on 30 hospitalized adults over 24 hours. The goal is to see if a…