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Natriuretic peptides (NPs) are hormones produced by the heart and play an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health and have favorable metabolic benefits. Low NP levels are associated with an increased likelihood of the development of cardiometabolic diseases like diabe…

There is no consensus regarding the best surgical management of primary ACL tears. Recent evidence suggests that internal brace augmentation may increase load failure and therefore stabilize the graft in-situ at the time of ACL reconstruction. This prospective randomized controll…

The primary objective of this R34 proposal is to increase willingness for PrEP initiation and PrEP initiation among Black Women (BW) and increase willingness to prescribe/refer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to CBW among healthcare providers (HCPs) in Houston/Harris County, a hi…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravitreal topotecan for the treatment of patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment due to proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) or resulting from an open globe injury, and compare the outcomes to t…

In Ghana, and many other low and middle income countries in Africa, manual vital signs monitoring is the prevalent mode of vital signs monitoring because continuous bedside monitors are non-functional. This lack of continuous vital signs monitoring may result in missed opportunit…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether dapagliflozin can help manage weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications in people aged 16 years or older who are receiving antipsychotic treatment and have developed antipsychotic-induced weight gain. The main questions i…

Metabolically Obese Normal Weight (MONW) represents a phenotype affecting individuals with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) but characterized by excessive adipose tissue accumulation. This condition is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, insulin resistance, and endotheli…

One of the most common and widely disseminated trauma treatments is Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is a therapist-led, structured and sequential intervention, with treatment organized around P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. (Psychoeducation, Parent training, Relaxat…

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of oral probiotics compared to placebo in Pakistani patients with moderate Acne Vulgaris. Acne is a multifactorial inflammatory disorder influenced by microbial colonization, seborrhea, and immune dysregulation. Rising antib…

The MYTH-MS study is a multicenter prospective study investigating the occurrence of clinical relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in the absence of radiological activity on MRI. While MS relapses are typically associated with gadolinium-enhanc…

The purpose of this study is to perform a first in man study with VCR stimulation of the belly and back for patients with chronic pain conditions including pelvic pain, functional abdominal pain, or low back pain. This study will also examine VCR stimulation of the temporal regio…

Sleep disturbances are reported by more than 50% of patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and are associated with increased AN severity, psychiatric comorbidities, and poorer quality of life. To date, no pharmacological treatment has been approved or recommended for sleep disorders…

To evaluate the clinical performance of each analyte (HIV, HBsAg, and Syphilis) on the TruPlex HIV/HepB/Syphilis Rapid Test (TruPlex Test) using capillary blood (fingerstick), EDTA whole blood, EDTA-plasma, and SST-serum samples collected by trained operators at point-of-care set…

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if the investigational medicine BMS-986353 is safe and well tolerated in adults with anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). NMOSD is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects the…

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRDs) are common disabling conditions worldwide with high prevalence, morbidity and mortality. More than half of the CRD patients live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where resources for identifying the condition, understanding the diseas…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting reproductive-aged women and is associated with menstrual irregularities, infertility, hyperandrogenism, obesity, and insulin resistance. Myo-inositol is commonly used as an insulin-sensitizing agent to impr…

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) of the motor cortex is a recognized analgesic technique for the treatment of fibromyalgia pain, which represents a largely unmet medical need. However, the effectiveness of motor cortex rTMS is inconsistent, being observed in on…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if R-3750 is safe in \[in patients with late-stage, non-resolving Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) . The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1. the favorable safety profile 2. clinical improvement that includes reduced …

A prevalence of urinary incontinence ranging from 5.7% to 80% has been observed in young nulliparous athletes during their activity. The usual recommendations for managing adult women do not seem to be transferable. Young nulliparous athletes need specific educational and behav…

The overall goal is to investigate the effectiveness of a novel intervention - Collagenase injection, for contracture management in patients with neurological impairments, such as stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury.