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This study aims to find the best antibiotic for pregnant people whose water breaks too early (before 34 weeks). About 140 participants will receive either azithromycin or erythromycin along with standard care. The goal is to see which treatment helps the pregnancy last longer, re…

This study tests whether a special heart monitor can help prevent serious problems in people who have survived a severe form of heart failure called cardiogenic shock. The monitor tracks pressure in the artery leading to the lungs. The goal is to see if this monitoring reduces de…

This study tests whether combining three drugs—atezolizumab, bevacizumab, and memantine—can shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 19 adults with newly diagnosed, untreated hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the triple thera…

This study tests whether early heart screening and treatment for iron buildup in the heart can prevent heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and hospital stays in adults with sickle cell disease. About 100 participants will receive regular heart imaging and iron management. The go…

This study looks at 900 women who want permanent birth control during a C-section. It compares two ways to remove the fallopian tubes: using a special energy tool versus traditional stitches. The goal is to see which method is safer and costs less.

This study tests if memantine, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can help control advanced liver cancer in people with severe cirrhosis. About 12 adults with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed will take memantine alone. Researchers will track how long the cancer stays stab…

This study tests a hospital-wide treatment plan for people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve (secondary mitral regurgitation). The goal is to see if the plan helps doctors identify who will benefit most from a minimally invasive valve repair procedure called MitraClip. …

This study looks at three quick ways to check for anemia in pregnant women: a finger clip sensor, a finger prick test, and a smartphone photo of the nailbed. Researchers want to see if these methods are as accurate as standard blood tests. About 250 pregnant women will take part …

This study looks at how well the drug tranexamic acid (TXA) prevents postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding after birth). Researchers will test different doses and ways of giving the drug (by IV or injection) in about 120 women having a C-section or vaginal delivery. The goal is t…

This study tests a non-drug device called NeuroCuple™ to see if it can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after a cesarean delivery. About 180 women having a C-section will be randomly assigned to use the device, a sham device, or standard care. The goal is to find a…

This study tests whether a device called RELiZORB™ can help critically ill adults with multi-organ failure better tolerate tube feedings. The device adds digestive enzymes to break down fats, making nutrition easier to absorb. Researchers will compare how much nutrition patients …

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep and quality of life in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Twenty-four men will be randomly assigned to start acupuncture right away or after a delay, and all will receive standard lifest…

This study tests whether a personalized activity coaching program can help women with endometrial cancer feel less tired during pelvic radiation therapy. Sixteen participants will receive coaching sessions to boost their energy and daily functioning. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study looks at tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood of 250 adult heart transplant patients. The goal is to see if these molecules can help predict who will develop infections or organ rejection. By better understanding each patient's immune state, doctors hope to per…

This study tests whether cancer patients getting chemotherapy can use an Apple Watch and a special iPhone app to track their health from home. About 100 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers will wear the watch during waking hours for at least 4 months. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at how much fluid doctors should use when cleaning open fractures to help bones and wounds heal better. About 200 adults with open fractures will be split into two groups, each getting a different amount of cleaning fluid. Researchers will track infections and he…

This study looks at whether whole-body MRI, ultrasound, and a new blood test can find cancer early in firefighters. Firefighters have a higher risk of cancer due to job exposures. The study will enroll 800 active firefighters aged 35 and older with at least 10 years of service. I…

This study looks back at medical records of 3,000 people who had cardiogenic shock—a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers want to see if survival rates improved after a special shock team started working at the hospital in 2017.…

This study is looking at tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood of 150 children who have had a heart transplant. The goal is to see if these molecules can help predict which children will get an infection or have their body reject the new heart. Researchers hope this will l…