Research & Trials
The PLATINUM Clinical Trial to Assess the PROMUS Element Stent System for Treatment of De Novo Coronary Artery Lesions
1 January 2009The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PROMUS ElementTM Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System for the treatment of patients with up to 2 de novo ... › More
Effect of Prevacid on Prostaglandin Levels in Patient With Stress Ulcer
25 September 2008The purpose of this study is to measure the prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer and the effect of Prevacid on prostaglandin levels in patients with stress ulcer. › More
Diagnostic Study of Patients With Stage I Testicular Cancer
18 September 2008Rationale: Diagnostic procedures may improve a doctor's ability to predict the recurrence of testicular cancer.Purpose:
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An Investigation of N-Acetylcysteine and Fenoldopam as Renal Protection Agents for Cardiac Surgery
12 September 2008Patients with abnormal kidney function are at increased risk for complications following heart surgery, including worsening kidney function possibly requiring dialysis, a prolonged stay in the ... › More
Comparison of Abnormal Cortical Development in Brain Malformations on Postmortem Imaging With Autopsy
8 September 2008Examination of the fetal brain at autopsy is technically challenging because of marked fragility of the brain tissue. Studies have found postmortem fetal MR to be particularly useful in examining ... › More
Study of Sutures Versus Staples for Skin Closure After Surgical Procedures of Hip
4 September 2008Skin closure either by sutures or staples is required after any surgical procedure of the hip.The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of drainage between patients who have had ... › More
Beyond Ageing: A Study for the Prevention of Depression, Cognitive Impairment and the Improvement of Knowledge About Mental Health
2 September 2008The purpose of this study is to determine whether folate and vitamin B12, physical activity and mental health literacy can prevent depression, and folate and vitamin B12 and physical activity can ... › More
Non-Invasive Targeted Electronic Pain Control Device ("Biowave System") Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Symptomatic Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
1 September 2008Low back pain is a common condition, which extols a large cost to society from lost wages.The Biowave System was developed by Biowave Corporation (Biowave), Norwalk, CT. Two wires ... › More
CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Organ-Confined Prostate Cancer: Homogenous Dose Distribution
30 August 2008The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of CyberKnife radiosurgery in patients with early stage organ-confined prostate cancer. › More
Far Infrared Treatment for Kidney Diseases
19 August 2008Renal failure or kidney failure is a situation in which the kidneys fail to function adequately. It is divided into acute and chronic forms; either form may be due to a large number of other medical ... › More
