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This study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) who also have low iron levels. Many patients with this condition have trouble absorbing iron from pills. The trial will compare intravenous iron to a…

This study looks at whether people whose heart failure has improved can safely cut back on their medications. Currently, patients are advised to take four drugs for life, but this can be costly and cause side effects. The trial will randomly assign 100 patients to either continue…

This study is testing whether a combined exercise and ultrasound test (CPETecho) produces the same results when repeated a week later. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with heart-related shortness of breath. If the test is reliable, it may offer a safer, needle-free way to diagn…

This study tests whether a daily oral synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can help women with a history of preterm birth carry their baby longer. About 400 pregnant women will take either the supplement or a placebo from early pregnancy. The goal is to see if the suppl…

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

This study looks at how different strengths of the numbing drug ropivacaine affect how fast and how long an ankle block works for people having bunion surgery. About 174 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three concentrations. The goal is to find the best dose for…

This study tests 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 lea…

This study tracks 80 heart surgery patients aged 60 and older to understand how brain inflammation may cause memory and thinking problems after surgery. Researchers will test patients' mental abilities and take blood samples before and after surgery. The goal is to find a simple …

This study checks if the Garmin Venu 3 and Venu 4 smartwatches can accurately measure heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen levels compared to a standard hospital monitor. About 30 hospitalized adults will wear both devices for up to 24 hours. If the smartwatch proves reli…