Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also Known As Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

This study compares a single injection of connective tissue matrix (CTM) to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. About 92 adults aged 18-80 with this condition will receive one injection and be followed to see if CTM …

This study was designed to see if a single injection of connective tissue matrix (CTM) works better than a steroid shot for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. Participants would have been randomly assigned to receive one of the two injections,…

This study tests a pain control method called intercostal nerve cryotherapy for people having minimally invasive lung surgery. The treatment freezes nerves between the ribs to block pain signals. Researchers will compare pain levels and morphine use between patients who receive c…

This study looks at whether placing a small lift under the lower back (sacral lift) can make the femoral vein bigger and easier to see on ultrasound. Researchers will compare vein size and artery overlap with and without the lift in 35 emergency department adults. The goal is to …