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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) often results in a wide array of cognitive impairments, which can significantly diminish quality of life for affected individuals. While traditional rehabilitation methods typically adopt a standardized approach, it's crucial to acknowledge the signif…

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will enroll 60 individuals with mild-to-moderate anxiety depression. Following a 3-month intervention and a 1-month follow-up period, the study aims to: 1) evaluate the efficacy of probiotics by comparing anxiety, depression…

Duke University will serve as the clinical research site for the Phase II RCT of the VALOR system, which enables telehealth delivery of evidence-based upper extremity (UE) stroke therapy in a patient's home using immersive VR headset technology for guided practice of activities o…

This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of manual acupuncture for patients with acute primary tinnitus.

This phase I, open-label, single-arm, non-randomized clinical trial uses a "3+3" dose-escalation design to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of intradermal delivery of complement factor H (CFH) fragment (human, 860-1231aa) via ice microneedles for the pr…

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS patients experience disabling motor, visual, and sensory symptoms, and a high risk of comorbid major depressive disorder (MDD) and severe fatigue. The lifetime prevalence of MDD in MS patients is about 50%, and ne…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based group therapy program, combined with an ACT-based mobile app, on emotional eating, emotion regulation, and psychological flexibility in overweight individuals. Emotional eating is a condit…

The goal of this quasi-experimental clinical trial is to learn if position management combined with the Active Cycle of Breathing Techniques (ACBT) works to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. It will also evaluate t…

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a health literacy promotion program in preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD) among patients who use multiple medications (polypharmacy). Participants will be divided into two groups: an experimental group receiving the health lit…

Existing evidence of tSCS emphasizes pain relief and overlooks other functional parameters such as sensory enhancement, lower limb flexibility, and sustained improvements in physical activity and QoL. Combined effects of tSCS and AR training on lower limb flexibility, vibration …

The RECapp study is a clinical trial evaluating a digital tool designed to support patients recovering from surgery for oesophageal or stomach cancer. The goal is to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life during recovery. Each year in Sweden, around 1,400 people are diagnos…

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of motor-motor dual-task training and cognitive-motor dual-task training in patients with Parkinson's disease.The main questions it aims to answer are: \- Whether there is a difference between motor-motor dual-task training a…

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a preventive diabetic foot care program on the knowledge, behavior, self-management, and glycemic control levels of type 2 diabetic patients at risk of diabetic foot. The development of a Preventive Diabetic Foot Care Program (DiaFOOTCare…

NaviCam ProScan is an artificial intelligent (AI) assisted reading tool designed to aid small bowel capsule endoscopy reviewers in decreasing the time to review capsule endoscopy images for adult patients in whom the capsule endoscopy images were obtained for suspected small bowe…

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a widely used treatment for kidney stones; however, postoperative infectious complications remain a significant concern. This prospective randomized factorial trial aims to evaluate whether gentamicin-containing irrigation fluid and the use…

Postoperative visceral pain and autonomic symptoms after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy may reappear earlier in selected high-risk patients despite standard intraoperative autonomic neural blockade (ANB). Temporary in situ catheter placement permits postoperative ANB redosing wh…

Central nervous system (CNS) metastases including breast cancer brain metastases (BCBMs) and leptomeningeal disease (LMD) are common affecting up to 30% of patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The goal of this research is to understand symptom burden and quality of life …

Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis is associated with a high incidence of inadequate pulpal anesthesia during endodontic treatment, particularly in mandibular molar teeth. Failure to achieve profound anesthesia may result in increased intraoperative pain and patient discomfort. Co…

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a personalized technology-based rehabilitative intervention on Upper Limb (UL) motor function and capacity recovery in People with Stroke (PwS). The study is single-cohort study in which eligible participants will undergo baseline and fol…

This study explores the acute effects of neurodynamics, an intervention commonly used by physical therapist to improve nerve mobility and decrease pain, on the strength and muscular endurance in the athletic population. This study aims to find if these interventions can maintain …