INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE

This study tests whether giving tranexamic acid early after a traumatic brain injury can reduce harmful inflammation. Researchers will measure inflammation levels in 60 adults with mild to moderate head injuries. The goal is to see if this drug can improve recovery by controlling…

This study tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug, can prevent organ damage caused by inflammation after heart surgery. About 768 adults aged 50-80 having planned heart surgery will receive colchicine or a placebo. Researchers will monitor for complications like new …

This study tests whether getting a flu vaccine outside of flu season can reduce inflammation in the arteries of people who recently had a heart attack. About 90 participants will receive either the flu vaccine or a placebo, and doctors will use special CT scans to measure artery …

This study looks at whether adding a structured exercise program to standard antidepressant treatment can improve symptoms of major depression. Researchers will also use brain scans and blood tests to understand how exercise might reduce inflammation and change brain activity. Ab…

This study looks at how body composition and diet affect chronic pain and inflammation in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and blood markers of inflammation after participants eat a high-fat or moderate-fat meal. The goal is to understand …

This study looks at whether a Daoist practice called Zhanzhuang (standing like a tree) can help young adults feel less stressed and improve overall well-being. Researchers will measure heart rate, inflammation, and mental health in 120 people aged 18-25 over 12 months. Participan…

This study looks at how natural changes in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle affect how ready women feel to exercise, how hard exercise seems, and how their bodies recover afterward. Researchers will measure perceived readiness, difficulty, muscle soreness, and…

This study looks at what happens to markers of inflammation in the blood when menthol cigarette smokers switch to non-menthol cigarettes. Inflammation is linked to heart disease risk. Researchers will measure changes in blood proteins and vital signs in 68 adult menthol smokers o…

This study looks at how different amounts of resistance (strength) training affect inflammation in adults aged 60-75. Participants will be placed into one of three training groups (low, medium, or high volume) or a non-exercise group for 4 weeks, followed by 4 weeks of rest. The …

This study looks at 128 adults with back pain from a slipped disc. Researchers will measure inflammation-related substances in the blood before and after physical therapy or a steroid injection. The goal is to see if these markers can help predict which treatment works better and…