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This study looks at people whose heart failure has improved so much that their heart function seems normal again. It tests whether carefully reducing their daily heart medications to just two pills is safe compared to staying on all four standard drugs. One hundred adults with he…

This study tests whether taking synbiotics (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) early in pregnancy can help prevent preterm birth in women who have had a preterm birth before. About 402 pregnant women with a history of early delivery will take either synbiotics or a placebo daily…

This study looks at whether giving a single dose of the steroid dexamethasone during hip replacement surgery can help patients feel better and recover faster. About 224 adults aged 60 and older having a first-time hip replacement will receive either a low or moderate dose of the …

This study looks at whether giving a sedative called dexmedetomidine at night can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in patients aged 60 and older after major lung surgery. About 102 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if better sleep …

This study looks at how different concentrations of the numbing drug ropivacaine affect how fast and how long an ankle block works for people having bunion (hallux valgus) repair surgery. About 174 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of several concentrations. The goa…

This study tests whether a Garmin Venu 3 or Venu 4 smartwatch can accurately measure heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen levels compared to standard hospital equipment. About 30 hospitalized adults will wear both devices for up to 24 hours. The goal is to see if consumer…

This study aims to see how consistent a special exercise test (CPETecho) is when done twice. The test combines exercise with ultrasound to check heart and lung function without using a catheter. Researchers will enroll 30 adults who can exercise and have stable symptoms. Results …

This study looks at why some older adults experience memory and thinking problems after heart surgery. Researchers will test 80 patients aged 60 and older before and after surgery using thinking tests and blood samples to measure brain inflammation. The goal is to find better way…