POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can lower inflammation and pain after major spine surgery. About 50 adults having long-segment spinal fusion will be randomly assigned to receive the stimulation or standard care. Researchers…

This study tests whether a single dose of methadone, a long-acting opioid, can control pain better than standard short-acting opioids (like fentanyl) in infants and young children after cleft palate repair. About 60 children aged 6 months to 4 years will participate. The goal is …

This study looks at whether adding sensory and cognitive activities—like listening to music, gentle touch, or brain exercises—to standard ICU care can help adults recover faster after heart surgery. About 125 patients will be randomly assigned to one of four groups to see which a…

This study tests whether a single dose of methadone given during brain surgery can control pain and improve recovery better than the usual short-acting opioid remifentanil. About 40 adults having elective brain surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two medicines…

This study tests whether combining two sedatives, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can lower the chance of delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients (60+) after surgery in the ICU. Delirium is common and can lead to worse outcomes. The trial will involve 100 participants and t…

This study looks at whether a Chinese herbal medicine nasal rinse can help people feel better and heal faster after sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis. About 80 adults who have already had surgery will use the rinse for two months. The goal is to see if it reduces symptoms and i…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can improve recovery for people after lung cancer surgery. About 868 adults who had lung cancer surgery will be split into two groups: one gets usual care, and the other gets usual care plus an AI app that tracks sym…

This study is testing whether a special nutrition shake given after surgery can help older adults (70+) regain physical and mental function faster. Half of the 100 participants will receive the shake daily for 30 days, while the other half will follow standard recovery advice. Th…

This study looks at whether machine learning (a type of artificial intelligence) can accurately predict how long spinal anesthesia lasts in people having knee replacement surgery. Researchers will use patient information like age, surgery details, and anesthesia data to train com…