POSTOPERATIVE CARE

This study looks at whether a Chinese herbal medicine nasal rinse can help people recover better after sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis. About 80 adults who have had sinus surgery will use the herbal rinse for two months. Researchers will track symptoms and any side effects to…

This study looks at whether simple activities like listening to music, gentle touch with pleasant smells, or cognitive games can help adults recover after heart surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 125 patients will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: standard …

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can lower inflammation and pain after major spine surgery. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers and pain scores in 50 adults undergoing long-segment spinal fusion. The goal is t…

This study compares a long-acting opioid (methadone) to standard short-acting opioids for pain control in 60 children aged 6 months to 4 years undergoing cleft palate repair. The goal is to see if methadone reduces the total amount of opioids needed after surgery. The study is cu…

This study looks at whether combining two sedatives—dexmedetomidine and esketamine—can reduce delirium (sudden confusion) in older patients recovering in the ICU after surgery. Delirium is common and can lead to worse outcomes. The trial will involve 100 adults aged 60 and older …

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…

This study looks at whether a special nutrition shake given after surgery can help older adults (70+) regain their physical and mental abilities faster. Half of the 100 participants will receive the shake daily for 30 days, while the other half gets standard recovery advice. The …