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This study compares two different injection techniques (paravertebral and transdiscal) for blocking nerves that carry pain from upper abdominal cancers like stomach, pancreas, or liver cancer. About 56 adults whose pain is not controlled by standard treatments will receive one of…

This study compares two methods of numbing the arm (infraclavicular block) for forearm or hand surgery in 60 obese adults. The goal is to see which approach works faster and provides better pain relief after surgery. Participants will have their pain and satisfaction measured for…

This study looks at whether a numbing injection near the cheekbone before nose surgery can lower the amount of strong pain medicine needed during the operation and improve recovery. About 90 adults having septorhinoplasty will either get the nerve block plus general anesthesia or…

This study tests whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to standard pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes can improve symptoms of chronic constipation caused by dyssynergic defecation. About 26 adults aged 18-55 with long-term constipation wil…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block given before gallbladder surgery can lower the amount of painkillers and anesthesia needed during the operation. It also looks at whether it reduces pain and nausea after surgery. The trial involves 64 adults scheduled for…

This study tests whether a walking program that combines outdoor walks, treadmill use, and a mobile app can improve heart and lung function and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. About 54 participants aged 25-55 will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this approach helps…

This study compares two non-drug pain treatments—low-level laser therapy and TENS—for shoulder pain in people who have had a stroke. Researchers want to see which works better for pain, arm function, quality of life, sleep, and fatigue. The study will include 45 adults with moder…

This study compares two types of anesthesia—general and regional—for people with Parkinson's disease who need their deep brain stimulator battery replaced. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and higher patient satisfaction after surgery. About 50 adults …

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (rTMS) can reduce stubborn nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will compare two brain areas—the motor cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex—to see which provides better pain re…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce muscle spasticity and improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis. About 24 adults aged 18–60 with MS and mild-to-moderate spasticity wi…

This study tests whether doing pelvic floor exercises through a remote program (telerehabilitation) helps new mothers improve muscle strength and quality of life. Sixty women who had a vaginal birth 6 weeks ago will take part. The goal is to make it easier for moms to stick with …

This study looks at whether adding low-level laser therapy to a home exercise program can reduce pain and improve knee function in people over 50 with knee osteoarthritis. It also checks if the laser helps thicken thigh muscle and knee cartilage. About 62 participants will be ran…

This study looks at whether a specific nerve block can reduce pain after kidney transplant surgery. 50 adults will receive either the nerve block or standard care. The goal is to lower pain and the need for strong painkillers, helping patients recover faster.

This study tests whether a special exercise program can improve breathing, exercise ability, and posture in children aged 5 to 18 with pectus excavatum (sunken chest). About 40 kids will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard care. The goal is to see if n…

This study tests whether adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (called continuous Theta Burst Stimulation) to mirror therapy can improve neglect in people who had a stroke. Neglect means the brain ignores one side of the body or space. The study will include 22 adults who h…

This study tests whether special knee strengthening exercises can improve balance and body awareness (proprioception) in people who had a stroke. About 34 adults, 3 months to 1 year after their stroke, will do these exercises on a machine. The goal is to see if this helps them mo…

This study looks at stroke survivors who have shoulder pain on their weak side. Researchers will use ultrasound to check for shoulder problems and compare them to how much pain people feel at rest, during movement, and at night. The goal is to see if certain ultrasound findings a…

This study is observing 183 adults in the ICU with sepsis or septic shock to see if their cortisol levels can predict who is at higher risk of dying. Researchers will measure cortisol and track deaths in the ICU, at 28 days, and at 90 days. No treatments are given—the goal is to …

This study looks at whether the number of steps a person takes each day, measured by a smartwatch, can help predict how well breast cancer treatment works. About 82 women with a certain type of breast cancer will wear a smartwatch during their treatment. The goal is to see if mor…

This study follows 102 men with advanced prostate cancer to see how their thinking, energy, mood, and sleep change during standard treatment. Participants will fill out questionnaires at the start, 3 months, and 6 months. The goal is to better understand the real-world impact of …

This study watches 250 adults who are having routine surgery for pilonidal sinus, a small hole or tunnel near the tailbone. Researchers want to see if the wound's distance from the anus, the stage of the disease, or the type of surgery used affects whether the wound reopens after…

This study compares two ways of using a breathing machine during weight-loss surgery in 40 adults with obesity. The goal is to see which method keeps oxygen levels higher and puts less pressure on the lungs. Results may help doctors choose safer breathing settings for future surg…

This study looks at whether caregivers' goals for stroke patients' recovery match what physical therapists think is realistic. Researchers will compare goals set by caregivers and therapists for 58 subacute stroke patients. The aim is to improve how rehab goals are set, with no e…

This study aims to understand how stroke increases the risk of osteoporosis (bone thinning) in patients aged 55 to 85. Researchers will measure bone density and other health factors in 84 participants at different times after a stroke. The goal is to help identify which patients …

This study is looking at whether simple blood tests taken before surgery can help predict which children might become confused or agitated after waking up from anesthesia. The study will include 140 children aged 2 to 12 who are having circumcision. Researchers will check for cer…

This study looks at whether giving new mothers extra information about pelvic floor health—through a video or a written handout—can improve their knowledge and pelvic floor function. Researchers will enroll 141 women who have recently given birth. The goal is to see if these simp…

This study compares two ways of helping patients breathe during a procedure to open narrowed airways. Forty adults will receive either flow-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation. The goal is to see which method keeps oxygen levels better and puts less strain on the lungs, h…

This study looks at factors that influence how long stroke patients stay in the hospital for rehabilitation. Researchers will track 134 patients and measure their recovery using standard tests. The goal is to better understand when patients reach a 'plateau' in their recovery, wh…

This study looks at whether early-onset preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition) affects the size of certain brain areas in unborn babies. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure the hippocampus and fornix in 84 pregnant women with and without the condition. The goal is to…

This study will use artificial intelligence to predict which women are likely to develop arm swelling, shoulder stiffness, nerve pain, or other musculoskeletal problems after breast cancer surgery. Researchers will collect data from 133 women before and after surgery to train dee…

This study compares two devices (I-gel and Air-Q) used to help children breathe during surgery. Researchers will measure how well each device seals the airway and whether air enters the stomach, using ultrasound for safe checking. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness o…

This study watches 120 women having gallbladder surgery to see if their menstrual phase or menopause changes how much anesthesia they need and how sick they feel afterward. Researchers measure hormone levels and track nausea and vomiting. The goal is to learn more, not to test a …