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TMS regulates cortical excitability through electromagnetic induction, with low-frequency stimulation suppressing and high-frequency stimulation enhancing excitability. Building on theta-gamma coupling, iTBS induces broader improvements in functional brain connectivity within a s…

The goal of this study is to assess the benefit to physicians and patients of adding an integrated risk score (IRS) to existing coronary artery risk tools by conducting a randomized prospective study. IRS combines both an individual's coronary artery disease (CAD) polygenic risk …

The goal of this clinical trial (prospective randomized controlled trial) is to compare whether myo-inositol alone or in combination with metformin can improve conception rates, treatment compliance, and side-effect profiles in overweight women (BMI ≥25 kg/m²) diagnosed with poly…

How to construct a non-invasive, accurate, and convenient method to evaluate the severity of liver fibrosis (LF) is an important general problem in the management of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We plan to investigate the ability of magnetic resonance elastography (MR…

The Jacobs Institute is participating in a study designed to collect prospective clinical evidence to evaluate the approved use of the Pipeline™ Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology™ for the endovascular treatment of adults (22 years of age or older) with wide-necked i…

This study aims to utilise a real-world data platform to integrate multi-omics data-including radiomics, gut microbiota, pathological quality control and liquid biopsy-to construct a multidimensional predictive model for the efficacy of rectal cancer treatment following neoadjuva…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, testing primarily relied on the use of nasopharyngeal swabs to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the disease. However, this technique has several limitations, including the variable quality of swabs, its invasive nature, and arbitrariness …

This study evaluated the feasibility and clinical outcomes of a standardized weaning protocol for tracheostomized patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. The protocol was delivered in a specialized weaning unit of a tertiary rehabilitation hospital and combined early…

The aim of INS.CORT trial is, by studying glycemic variability in a well-defined patient group with both insulin \& hydrocortisone (patients with concomitant insulin-treated diabetes \& Addison's disease) and collecting information about the administration -time point and doses- …

This quasi-experimental pilot study evaluated the effect of 12 months of moderate-intensity treadmill walking with blood flow restriction (BFR) on pulmonary function in 14 trained older women. Participants were allocated to either a BFR group (30-40% arterial occlusion pressure) …

This is a single-center observational study to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of dupilumab in children with refractory eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.

Tricuspid regurgitation is common in patients with heart valve disease, both flexible band and rigid ring annuloplasty can correct this anomaly. However, there is no data to address which one can bring more benefits to these patients with combined heart valve disease. This study …

Cervical pseudarthrosis is a classic complication and a challenge for challenge for spine surgeons. The rate of pseudarthrosis can range from 3 to 15%, and depend greatly on the patient, the approach the number of levels operated on. Although some patients remain asymptomatic, m…

This single-center, randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a mobile internet-based, home-based cardiac rehabilitation program in patients with mild to moderate coronary artery stenosis. A total of 176 eligible participants will be randomized to receive eithe…

This completed randomized clinical study was designed to compare three different techniques of retrograde intrarenal surgery (retrograde intrarenal surgery) for the treatment of kidney stones that are 2 centimeters or smaller. Retrograde intrarenal surgery is a minimally invasive…

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether using Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) can help manage fluid levels in patients with heart failure who are admitted to the hospital with worsening symptoms. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1\. Does BIA-guided fluid manageme…

Objectives of this study are to provide continued safety assessment for the ReStore system, and to gain further estimates of the effect size of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy with Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) compared to PE with placebo (sham) stimulation in participant…

Hyperlipidaemia especially elevation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is known to be the main contributor to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Lowering LDL-C have been shown to reduce the risk of ASCVD2,3. Both the American Heart As…

This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of SJP-0132 in Chinese Patients with Dry Eye. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either SJP-0132 or placebo.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition involving recurring periods of depression. One of the major challenges faced by people with MDD is that the episodes of depression tend to recur even after they are successfully treated. Currently, it is hard to predict when a…