Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

This study is for adults with an overactive thyroid or enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) who cannot or choose not to have surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. Researchers are testing a procedure called thyroid embolization, where tiny particles are injected into the thyroid's b…

This study looks at whether placing a product called Amnioeffect on the surgical wound during thyroid or parathyroid surgery helps the scar look better, reduces pain, and improves swallowing compared to standard care. About 334 adults having neck surgery will take part. The goal …

This study compares three types of local anesthesia for reducing pain during wrist fracture treatment in the emergency room. About 105 adults with a broken wrist will receive either a nerve block, a hematoma block, or both, and rate their pain on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to find…

This study tests whether a special cold therapy device (NICE1) can help reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after spinal surgery. About 156 adults having elective spinal fusion or laminectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either the cold therapy or standard car…

This pilot study looks at whether Transcendental Meditation (TM) can reduce stress and improve well-being in 30 nurse managers. Researchers will measure telomere length and telomerase activity—biological markers linked to stress and aging—along with surveys on burnout, work-life …

This study tests whether a new 3D ultrasound technology (PIUR) is more accurate and consistent than standard 2D ultrasound for measuring thyroid nodule volume after ablation. About 75 adults who have had thyroid ablation will get both types of scans over 12 months. The goal is to…