RECOVERY

This study looks at whether using a lighter ankle stirrup instead of a standard rigid brace helps people recover physical activity more quickly after an ankle fracture. About 280 adults with a broken ankle will wear either a stirrup or a standard brace, and their daily movement w…

This study tests whether giving a single dose of methadone at the start of surgery can provide better pain relief and faster recovery compared to standard short-acting opioids. About 400 adults having intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery will take part. The main goal is to see if…

This study looks at how listening to a metronome, binaural beats, or silence changes how far healthy young adults can walk in 6 minutes and how quickly they recover afterward. Forty volunteers aged 18-35 will try all three conditions on separate days. The goal is to see if certai…

This study tests a new program that combines addiction treatment with personalized job coaching to help people find work. About 100 adults with substance use disorders who are unemployed will be randomly assigned to either the new program or standard employment services. Research…

This study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week wellness program that combined therapy, exercise, and nutrition. Researchers will use wearable rings to track sleep and activity, along with surveys and interviews, to see how the program …

This study aims to translate and test a questionnaire called QoR-15 for Romanian-speaking adults having planned surgery. The questionnaire measures how well patients recover after anesthesia by asking about pain, comfort, and daily activities. Researchers will enroll 250 people t…