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Patients suffering from malignancies in advanced stages often develop brain metastases, which limit both the life span and the quality of life. Therapy options for multiple brain metastases may vary and range from stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT),…

FINGER-NL is a multi-center, randomized, controlled, multidomain lifestyle intervention trial among 1,206 older adults at risk for cognitive decline with a duration of 24 months. Participants are randomized in a 1:1 ratio to a personalized multi-domain lifestyle intervention (hig…

This research study evaluates the effects of an FDA-approved medication Gabapentin in individuals with Bipolar Disorder who smoke marijuana. Participants in the study will will be assigned to take either Gabapentin or a matched placebo. Study medication will be taken for 17 days.…

Aim: Postoperative delirium (POD) is one of the most common complications in elderly patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay and medical care costs. One of the mechanisms proposed for the pathophysiology of delirium is neuroinflamm…

This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, open-label trial of avapritinib in participants 2 to \< 18 years of age with advanced relapsed/refractory (R/R) solid tumors, including central nervous system (CNS) tumors, that harbor a PDGFRA and/or KIT mutation (including non-synonymous point …

This study was divided into two stages. In the first stage (Phase Ib), 30 subjects were randomly divided into MIL62 600mg, MIL62 1000mg and cyclosporine groups at a ratio of 1:1:1, with 10 subjects in each group. Tolerance to MIL62 was evaluated within 4 weeks after the first adm…

Previous study found that some NMDA-enhancing agent was able to augment efficacy of clozapine for clinical symptoms but not cognitive function in the treatment of ultra-resistant schizophrenia. In addition, several drugs with anti-inflammatory properties have been tested in clini…

Phase IV clinical trial to evaluate whether there is a significant difference in the control of myopia progression in myopic children treated with 0.025% atropine and DIMS spectacle lenses compared to 0.025% atropine and single vision (SV) lenses. Open-label, randomized, parallel…

Varian Medical Systems has recently deployed a completely novel radiation treatment system called EthosTM, a first-of-its-kind system that allows for daily adapative radiotherapy (DART), such that the treatment for that day can be created on-the-fly based on the patient's current…

The prevalence of post-surgical lumbar neuropathic radiculopathy is approximately 30%. Poor response to the treatments recommended for neuropathic pain, namely antidepressants and/or gabapentinoids, requires the development of new techniques to prevent this chronic pain. Certain …

Retinal detachment is associated with a substantial risk of re-detachment in 10-20% and to the formation of secondary epiretinal membranes in up to 15%. Relevant postoperative vision loss is encountered in many instances, primarily in consequence of macular involvement, but also …

This clinical trial is being done to better understand how daily treatment with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), or the combination of CBD plus THC affects knee osteoarthritis pain and other related symptoms. Consented participants will have a screening period and …

Mental health care for Veterans with suicidal symptoms is of paramount import to the VA. Unfortunately, VA suicide reports show suicide rates increasing, suggesting a need for enhancing current VA suicide mental health care efforts. While several psychotherapeutic treatments exis…

The purpose of this study is to test the safety and preliminary efficacy of AAVrh.10hFXN to treat the cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich's ataxia (FA). AAVrh.10hFXN is a serotype rh.10 adeno-associated virus gene transfer vector coding for Frataxin (FXN). The drug is admin…

The aim of this study is to compare between conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) combined with intra-operative Genicular Nerve Radio-Frequency Ablation (GNRFA), concerning post-operative functional outcome and pain scores in patients with a…

Mexican American families share similar elevated risks for obesity and obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Because negative family interactions and relationships (e.g., poor communication, high conflict, low emotional closeness) are associated with obesity treatm…

Despite advancements in technology and improved surgical techniques, the occurrence of anastomotic leakage (AL) after colorectal surgery remains between 4% and 30%. AL is a feared complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality in colorectal surgery, with its cau…

Compression ultrasound is commonly used in emergency department. Accuracy to rule out deep vein thrombosis is excellent but lower then Ddimer assessment which is actually gold standard. With progress in formation of emergency physicians (EP), quality of material used, the investi…

Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind Study for the Evaluation of the Clinical Outcome and the Fusion Rate of 3D Printed Interbody Fusion Cages and Titanium Coated PEEK Cages in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Insomnia is a disorder in which people have inadequate or poor-quality sleep due to a number of factors, such as difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep, waking up too early in the morning, or having unrefreshing sleep. …