Dartmouth-hitchcock Medical Center

This study tests if flushing the infected space around the lung with saline can help clear the infection. If it doesn't work, patients will then receive medication or surgery. The goal is to see how quickly the chest tube can be removed and how often stronger treatments are neede…

This early-phase trial tests a fluorescent dye called ABY-029 that makes cancer cells glow during surgery. The goal is to find the right dose so surgeons can better see and remove head and neck tumors. About 24 adults with operable head and neck cancer will receive a tiny amount …

This study tests whether a special sleep therapy (CBT-I) delivered over video calls can help adults with ulcerative colitis who also have insomnia. About 20 people will take part in 5 therapy sessions and complete online sleep diaries and questionnaires. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether giving people a planning guide helps them finish their at-home colorectal cancer screening test. About 1,600 adults aged 45 to 75 will take part. The guide is designed to help people make a plan and overcome barriers to completing the test.

This study looks at whether a common numbing medicine, lidocaine, affects the electrical signals used to monitor nerves during spine surgery. About 44 adults having spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or a placebo. The goal is to see if lidocaine c…

This small pilot study will test a structured list of discussion topics (called CKD Topics) designed to help people with advanced chronic kidney disease and their doctors make the most of clinic visits. About 30 patients, care partners, and clinic staff will try the tool and answ…

This study looks at whether a tablet program called Plan & Protect can help teens ages 12-17 who come to rural emergency rooms with suicidal thoughts or self-harm. The program guides teens and their parents on how to make the home safer by locking up guns and medicines. Researche…

This study explores whether data from your smartphone (like activity or usage patterns) can predict when depression symptoms might return. Researchers will track 320 adults who have been treated for depression and are currently well. If successful, this could lead to an app that …

This study aims to see the part of the nose responsible for smell using a special microscope originally designed for brain imaging. Researchers will compare images from people with and without smell loss to find differences in the tiny structures. About 36 adults undergoing nose …

This small pilot study will test whether a smartwatch can measure pain in people with knee osteoarthritis by detecting tiny electrical changes in the skin. Fifteen participants will wear a smartwatch while doing simple activities like standing up from a chair or walking. The goal…

This study looks at whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation can help people with OCD shift their behavior more flexibly. It will include 12 adults with OCD and healthy volunteers. The main goal is to see if the study procedures …

This study aims to find out if using virtual reality headsets raises the risk of seizures in teenagers and adults with epilepsy. Researchers will monitor brain activity with EEG while participants wear a VR headset, first with the display off, then on without hand controllers, an…

This study tests whether a special light treatment can help prevent infections in people with bone-anchored prosthetic limbs. Ten participants will apply a gel to the skin where the metal rod comes out, then use a light device at home for 15 minutes. Researchers will check if the…