Ischemia reperfusion injury

This phase 2 trial tests whether a combined antioxidant therapy—ascorbate, N-acetylcysteine, and deferoxamine—can reduce heart muscle damage when given before and during angioplasty for a first anterior ST-elevation heart attack. Adults eligible for primary PCI will be randomly a…

This trial tests whether giving empagliflozin before or after a procedure to open a blocked heart artery (primary PCI) reduces heart muscle injury during a heart attack. Adults aged 18-75 of South Asian origin having their first heart attack will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This trial compares two ways to humidify air for trauma patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation: active heated humidifiers and passive heat-and-moisture exchangers. The goal is to see which method reduces airway complications like mucus plugs and tube blockages, and improves…

This study tests whether a new shelf-stable blood product (IFC) works faster than the standard cryoprecipitate to stop severe bleeding in trauma patients. About 320 adults with traumatic injuries and low fibrinogen levels will be enrolled. The goal is to see if IFC can be given m…

This study compares two methods of preserving livers from deceased donors before transplant: a machine that pumps oxygenated cold fluid through the liver (hypothermic machine perfusion) versus the standard ice-cooled storage. Forty adult liver transplant patients will be randomly…

This early-stage study tests the safety of a drug called pegcetacoplan (Empaveli) in 20 adults who have had a stroke from a large clot and already had a procedure to remove it. The drug aims to reduce swelling and inflammation that can occur when blood flow returns. Participants …

This study looks at whether applying a patient's own skin cells (called a basal cell suspension) to surgical wounds can help them heal faster and with less scarring. Researchers will compare 500 people who get this extra treatment with 500 who get standard surgery alone. The goal…

This study is testing whether adding a cold atmospheric plasma device to standard wound care helps different types of wounds heal better. The device uses low-temperature plasma to kill bacteria and promote healing. Researchers will compare 500 patients who get plasma therapy plus…

This early study tests a special cap that shines near-infrared light on the heads of infants who have had a cardiac arrest in the hospital. The light is meant to reduce brain injury caused when blood flow returns. The trial will include 30 infants with heart disease and will chec…

This study tests whether cooling the head (using a special cap) during emergency stroke treatment can reduce the amount of brain tissue that dies. About 182 adults having a major stroke and undergoing a clot-removal procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either standard c…

This study tests Shenkangling, a traditional Chinese herbal tonic, in 100 adults who experience kidney injury during surgery. The goal is to see if it helps kidneys recover and is safe. Participants take the herb twice daily, and researchers measure urine and blood markers of kid…

This study tests whether a higher dose of the blood thinner enoxaparin can better prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs of severely injured patients. About 540 adults in intensive care after trauma will receive either the standard or a double dose. The goal is to see…

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are testing whether a ketogenic tube feeding, high in fat and low in carbohydrates, is safe and practical for adults aged 55 and older hospitalized with traumatic injuries. They compare it with standard hospital tube feeding …

This trial tests whether using a weighted blanket during a hospital stay can reduce pain and anxiety in adults recovering from traumatic injuries. Half of the 50 participants will receive a weighted blanket, while the other half gets a standard hospital blanket. Researchers will …

This study will compare two pain medications, buprenorphine and oxycodone, in about 282 adults with injuries to at least two body areas. The goal is to see which provides better pain control with fewer risks. Participants will receive one of the two drugs as part of a standard pa…

This early-phase study tests whether taking vitamin B6 for up to 31 days can reduce the sharp rise in blood pressure that happens during exercise after a temporary lack of blood flow (like a leg injury). Researchers will measure blood pressure, heart rate, nerve activity, and wal…

This study tests whether listening to music with binaural beats (a type of sound that may influence brain activity) can help professional athletes who are afraid of getting hurt again after a musculoskeletal injury. Sixty-six athletes will listen to either binaural beat music, a …

This study looks at whether giving trauma patients personalized information and a voluntary digital follow-up visit (instead of only standard care) helps them have less disability, return to work more often, and feel better overall. About 256 adults admitted to a Norwegian trauma…

Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center are asking what adults with serious trauma injuries and financial concerns need from physical therapy. The study includes 17 people in the Netherlands who were injured between three months and two years earlier. Through interviews,…

Researchers are studying whether adding the FOUR Score, a detailed measure of consciousness, to four existing trauma scoring systems improves their ability to predict death in adult trauma patients. The study enrolls about 2,000 injured adults across multiple hospitals. Participa…

Researchers want to understand what concerns trauma patients most right after an injury. The study enrolls 300 adults who arrive at the emergency department with an acute injury and are stable enough to take part. Participants fill out a questionnaire about their stress, pain, an…

This observational study tests whether a new device, the SpectroCor Tissue Oxygenation Monitor, can accurately track oxygen levels in the heart muscle of children undergoing open-heart surgery. The device uses a sensor placed on the heart to measure oxygen availability during key…

This study looks at whether inflammation levels differ on either side of a blood clot in the brain during a stroke treatment called mechanical thrombectomy. Researchers will compare blood samples taken from before and after the clot to see if the difference is linked to how well …

This study investigates whether examining liver tissue during a cold preservation technique called hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion can help predict how well the organ will work after transplant. Researchers will compare biopsies taken before and after perfusion and analy…

This study looks at a simple idea: during a liver transplant, the first blood that flows into the new liver may contain harmful substances. By discarding that blood before connecting the liver to the patient's circulation, doctors hope to reduce heart, kidney, and liver problems.…

This trial tests a software device called AI-TRiPS that uses real-time data from ambulances to predict the risk of death, bleeding, kidney injury, and need for blood transfusion in trauma patients. The tool displays these predictions to hospital trauma teams before the patient ar…

This study will train over 1,800 lay first responders—like taxi drivers and shopkeepers—in Cameroon to provide basic first aid and safe transport for injured people. Researchers will compare survival rates before and after the training program. The goal is to see if a data-driven…

This study will test a new program designed to help people who have been hospitalized for a physical injury. The program connects survivors with resources to meet their medical and social needs. Researchers will interview 25 participants and track which resources they use to see …

This observational study will use a non-invasive brain-computer interface and artificial intelligence to detect and record brain activity in terminally ill patients immediately after clinical death. Researchers aim to capture organized neurocognitive signals, such as gamma waves,…

This study looks at 400 severely injured patients treated by emergency medical teams in the Paris region. It aims to see if the time spent on scene before going to the hospital affects whether patients survive the first 24 hours. The goal is to find ways to improve emergency care…

This study will analyze data from a pediatric trauma registry to understand injury patterns, outcomes, and what factors predict how severe an injury is. Researchers will look at records of 40 children under 18 who came to the hospital with a traumatic injury. The goal is to learn…

This study tests whether giving metoclopramide alone or with dexamethasone can speed up stomach emptying in trauma patients needing emergency surgery. Using bedside ultrasound, researchers will measure stomach contents to see which drug works better. The goal is to reduce the ris…

This study tests a new peer support program for adults recovering from serious injuries like car crashes, burns, or amputations. The program pairs survivors with trained peers who have been through similar experiences, offering support from hospital to home. The goal is to see if…