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Depression in HIV occurs commonly and causes poor HIV outcomes with public health implications. Depression prevalence in HIV-infected persons is estimated at 26% compared to 5% in the general population. Adherence to antiretroviral medication is a life-saving treatment in HIV, b…

Neuropathic pain affects 6-10% of the global population and is poorly managed - current drug treatments succeed in only \~25% of patients. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) modulates pain by electrically stimulating spinal dorsal column fibres. The newer paresthesia-free mode (PF-SCS…

The goal of this trial test two known effective asthma strategies. Treatment guidelines recommend combination therapy of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) inhaled medications. This strategy is known as MART (maintenance and reliever therapy). Th…

The ColoPan study evaluates the scientific validity, reproducibility, and predictive performance of the Personalised Functional Profiling (PFP) platform in colorectal cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma patients. It combines genomic sequencing with in vitro functional dru…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether teduglutide, a medicine that helps the intestine heal, can improve environmental enteric dysfunction in undernourished women aged 18 to 35 years living in urban slums of Dhaka. Environmental enteric dysfunction is a long-lastin…

This study is testing a medicine called surlorian in adults who have a genetic muscle condition known as autosomal dominant RYR1-related myopathy (RYR1-RM). The goal is to find out whether surlorian improves muscle weakness, and whether it is safe and well tolerated.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether FMT by frozen stool capsules in pediatric UC patients in remission after corticosteroid treatment, can modify their dysbiotic gut microbiota by increasing the richness of their microbiota at 6 months.

Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) is an effective treatment for carotid artery stenosis but carries a risk of cerebral embolization. This prospective randomized study evaluates the safety and efficacy of proximal embolic protection using a balloon guide catheter during CAS b…

Major abdominal surgery is associated with a substantial risk of early postoperative pulmonary complications, including atelectasis, hypoxemia, pneumonia, and increased need for respiratory support. High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) provides warmed and humidified oxygen at high flow…

This study will evaluate whether a remotely delivered exercise program can improve chemotherapy tolerability in patients with gastrointestinal or lung cancer receiving chemotherapy. In this decentralized, digital randomized clinical trial, up to 120 adults with gastrointestinal …

This study is a pilot, multi-center, observational retrospective-prospective study, with two different Parts, as follows: 1. Part 1(retrospective and prospective part): to evaluate efficacy and safety of switching to BIC/FTC/TAF in People living with HIV (PWH) who previously fai…

Macroscopic haematuria is a common urological emergency. Diagnostic cystoscopy is the gold standard for identifying the bleeding source; however, blood and clots within the bladder significantly impair endoscopic visibility when saline is used as the distension medium. Air-based…

Background: Cognitive impairment and psychological symptoms are highly prevalent in Parkinson's disease (PD) and significantly compromise daily functioning and quality of life. Occupation-based cognitive stimulation may enhance ecological validity and engagement, while motivation…

With the increasing degree of population aging, the number of patients undergoing surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is steadily rising. Among them, patients with small-volume prostates (≤30 mL) represent a distinct clinical subgroup. This population has s…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) with biofeedback works to treat Erectile Disorders (ED) in males with Functional Hipogonadism. The main hypothesis is: 1\. Biofeedback-assisted Pelvic Floor Muscle Training will cause greater impr…

Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) are at increased risk of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) due to the prolonged use of monitoring devices. Pulse oximeter probes are routinely used for continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and pulse rate and m…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture works to treat postoperative urinary retention in patients who have undergone radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: Does acupuncture lower the volume of post-void residual in p…

The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided midpoint transverse process block versus ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients suffering from thoracic herpes zoster pain.

The goal of this observational study is to characterize the clinical features, etiological distribution, and longitudinal outcomes of patients with dizziness and/or vertigo in real-world neurological and otolaryngological outpatient settings across China. The main questions it ai…

This prospective randomized controlled trial will compare two surgical methods for treating distal tibial metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction fractures in adolescents aged 10 to 16 years. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive either elastic stable intramedu…