PATIENT SATISFACTION

This study compares two programs designed to prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults during a hospital stay. One program uses hospital staff, while the other also involves family members or care partners. The goal is to see which approach works better to reduce confus…

This study tests two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (weight loss surgery). About 90 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI over 40 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The main g…

This study looks at whether listening to music for 10 minutes while in labor can lower anxiety and pain and boost satisfaction. About 106 women in labor will either listen to music or have no music. They will rate their anxiety and pain and answer questions about how satisfied th…

This study looks at two common ways to give morphine for pain after a planned C-section: injecting it into the spinal fluid or into the space around the spinal cord. Researchers want to find out which method provides better pain control with fewer side effects. About 120 women ha…

This study looks at whether chewing gum or gargling with cold water can help reduce sore throat and trouble swallowing after a bronchoscopy (a lung exam). About 100 adults will be split into groups to try one of these simple methods or get standard care. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests a short counseling program called CALM for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if it's practical and helpful for reducing stress and improving well-being. Participants will fill out questionnaires and may receive up to 6 therapy sessions.

This study looks at different ways to manage pain for adults with broken bones or dislocations in the emergency room. Researchers want to find which method gives the best pain relief and makes patients most satisfied. About 200 adults will take part, and their pain and satisfacti…

This study asks cancer patients how satisfied they are after a special team assessment at the hospital. About 309 adults will fill out an anonymous survey after meeting with a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and other care providers. The goal is to find out wh…

This study looks at whether a brain MRI can predict if someone will be satisfied after knee replacement surgery. About 1 in 5 patients still have pain or trouble moving after surgery, and doctors can't predict who. Researchers will scan the brains of 50 adults before and after su…

This study looks at whether an educational video shown to patients after HoLEP prostate surgery can reduce the number of follow-up calls, messages, and visits to the hospital. About 114 adults scheduled for the procedure will be randomly assigned to either watch the video or not.…

This study compares the costs and effectiveness of treating acutely ill patients at home versus in a hospital. Researchers will enroll 200 adults to see if home-based care is cheaper, just as safe, and leads to higher patient satisfaction. The goal is to understand whether hospit…