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This study looks at whether people whose heart failure has improved can safely cut back on some of their daily medications. Participants will either continue all four standard drugs or gradually reduce to just two under close monitoring. The goal is to see if heart function stays…

This study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) who also have low iron levels. Many patients with this condition have trouble absorbing iron from pills. The trial will compare intravenous iron to a…

This study checks if a new exercise test called CPETecho gives consistent results when repeated a week later. It combines a bike or treadmill test with an ultrasound of the heart, all without needles or catheters. Thirty adults with breathing or heart issues will do the test twic…

This study tests whether a daily oral synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can help women with a history of preterm birth carry their baby longer. About 400 pregnant women will take either the supplement or a placebo from early pregnancy. The goal is to see if the suppl…

This study tests whether giving a sedative called dexmedetomidine at night can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in patients aged 60 and older after major lung surgery. About 102 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if better sleep lea…

This study looks at whether a single dose of the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone, given during hip replacement surgery, can help patients feel better and recover faster. About 224 adults aged 60 and older having a hip replacement will receive either a low or moderate dose of…

This study looks at how different strengths of the numbing drug ropivacaine affect how fast and how long an ankle block works for people having bunion surgery. About 174 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three concentrations. The goal is to find the best dose for…

This study looks at why some older adults experience memory or thinking problems after heart surgery. Researchers will test 80 patients aged 60 and older with thinking assessments and blood tests before and after surgery. The goal is to find simple ways to detect these cognitive …

This study checks if the Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 4 smartwatches can accurately measure heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen levels compared to a standard hospital monitor. About 30 hospitalized adults will wear both devices for up to 24 hours. If the smartwatch proves reli…