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This study tests whether adding a procedure called omentopexy (stitching part of the stomach lining to the abdominal wall) during sleeve gastrectomy can prevent new or worsening acid reflux. About 526 adults with obesity will be randomly assigned to receive sleeve gastrectomy alo…

This study is testing whether adding a psychologist and a physical therapist to the usual care of people having a leg amputation can improve their physical and emotional recovery. About 40 adults who need a lower-leg amputation due to poor blood flow will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests whether foot reflexology can reduce nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery). About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either foot reflexology or standard care. The goal is …

This study compares two minimally invasive procedures for treating grade II/III hemorrhoids: radiofrequency ablation (using heat) and Doppler-guided artery ligation with stitching. About 168 adults with persistent symptoms will be randomly assigned to one treatment. The main goal…

This study compares intensive neck traction (a gentle stretching technique) with a placebo version to see if it truly reduces pain and disability in people with cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck). About 206 adults with neck and arm pain will receive either real or…

This study tests whether personalized support from an exercise teacher and a nurse can help people on hemodialysis become more physically active at home. The study will include 70 adults who have been on dialysis for less than a year. The goal is to see if this support leads to l…

This study follows 240 adults who have laser surgery for pilonidal cysts (a painful skin condition near the tailbone). Researchers want to see how many people have the cyst come back within two years. Participants will answer surveys at 1 and 2 years after their procedure. The go…

This study is looking at whether the level of bicarbonate in the blood can help predict if a patient will die or need intensive care within 48 hours of arriving at the emergency department. Researchers will track 6,500 adults who have a blood test done as part of their regular ca…