Henry Ford Health System
Clinical trials sponsored by Henry Ford Health System, explained in plain language.
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Which antibiotic best protects stem cell transplant patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 308 adults getting a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It compared two antibiotics, ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, to see which one better prevented serious bloodstream infections. The goal was to find the best option to keep patients safer during recov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:28 UTC
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Honey heals: sweet solution may beat standard ointment for hearing implant skin care
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether applying medical-grade honey after bone-anchored hearing aid surgery could prevent skin breakdown better than the usual bacitracin ointment. Seventeen adults were randomly assigned to receive either honey or bacitracin for two weeks after surgery. Resear…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:13 UTC
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Nurse coaching may stop insomnia and depression before they start
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a prevention program using nurse-led coaching to help people with low income or education who were having early signs of insomnia. The goal was to stop their sleep problems and depression from getting worse. 167 adults took part, and the program focused on chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Early walking after heart procedure may be safe and more comfortable
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether patients who had a heart catheterization with an Angioseal closure device can get up and walk earlier than usual. 28 patients were observed to see if early walking is as safe as staying flat in bed for hours. The goal is to improve patient comfort and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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New study tests Opioid-Free pain control for ACL surgery patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a nonopioid pain relief plan works as well as standard opioid painkillers after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. About 90 adults having ACL surgery were randomly assigned to receive either nonopioid or opioid pain medication. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Heart surgery pain relief: which method works best?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 240 adults having heart surgery to see which method of delivering pain medicine through a small tube near the spine works better: giving the medicine in small, timed bursts or as a steady drip. The goal was to lower pain scores and reduce the need for strong …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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829 Patients' antibodies tracked for a year after COVID infection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well the body's immune system remembers COVID-19 after infection. Researchers measured antibodies in 829 adults who had tested positive for COVID-19, following them for up to 12 months. The goal was to understand how long immunity might last and to test t…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC