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More than 110,000 US Veterans living with Parkinson's disease (PD) currently receive PD-related care and services from the VA. Fall prevention is a priority for Veterans living PD. Gait disturbances are a major cause for functional dependence and the largest risk factor for falls…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by poor attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity and emotional-motivational dysregulation. Here, we will test if theta burst repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce the symptoms of ADHD.

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the "Digital Care Community Common Good" program in improving disease control indicators, self-management abilities, depression, and quality of life among patients with comorbidities and type 2 diabetes. The study was …

Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder, frequently associated with stigma, including within healthcare settings, that significantly impairs quality of life and symptoms. Virtual Reality (VR), as an immersive tool, may allow healthy individuals to experience the first-per…

This study adopted a single-center, prospective, observational study design. A consecutive cohort of pregnant and postpartum women who met the inclusion criteria was recruited from Shanghai First People's Hospital between January 2026 and December 2028. Quantitative hemorrhage de…

Adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder") causes significant pain and loss of shoulder mobility. Shoulder hydrodistension is an established treatment that can improve movement and reduce symptoms, but the procedure itself may be painful and difficult for some patients to tolerate. …

The overall strategy is to recruit veterans with PTSD who report minimal current cannabis use but are interested in or considering therapeutic cannabis to manage mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression, PTSD and/or suicidality). The information gained from this study could le…

Physical exercise is an important supportive therapy for cancer patients, as it improves quality of life in general and might mitigate the side effects of drug treatment. For patients with multiple myeloma in particular, significantly less evidence on the effectiveness of exercis…

Telerehabilitation is a promising tool for treating and preventing further disease progression in Parkinson's disease (PD) \[1, 2\]. First studies in people with PD (PwPD) verified the feasibility of home-based digital cognitive training \[3-7\]. Progression in cognitive impairme…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a semi-autonomous digital telerehabilitation program using therapeutic video games ("exergames") can help improve quality of life and functional independence in older adults living in long-term care centers who have mild cogniti…

This study aims to better understand the biological mechanisms involved in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to clarify why some children and adolescents respond well to methylphenidate (MPH)-the most commonly prescribed medication-while others do not. Although …

This single-blind, randomized controlled trial is proposed to assess the effects of the PAXMAN Scalp Cooling System on the quality of life of breast cancer subjects receiving any treatment regimen consisting of a chemotherapy agent known to cause chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CI…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function properly. People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience chronic inflammation and digestive symptoms that may affect their quality of life. This study a…

Butyric acid has been shown to promote gut health and improve the microbiome in multiple adult studies. In preliminary studies in older children with inflammatory bowel disease, butyric acid was shown to be safe. However, it's suitability for infants and young children with conge…

The goal of this randomized study is to compare a combined behavioral intervention (remote tele-monitoring and feedback, virtual cognitive behavioral couple therapy, and couple-oriented peer support) on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence, quality of sleep, funct…

Women who meet the study requirements will be enrolled and randomly assigned by a computer system to receive either pioglitazone 30 mg daily or a placebo starting from the second day of their menstrual period for the same duration. All participants will also take clomiphene citra…

Spirometry is the gold-standard tool for diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). However, its implementation in primary care is often limited by a shortage of qualified technicians and inconsistent testing quality. This study will use Augmented Reality (AR) glass…

Background: While left ventricular assist device (LVAD) therapy improves survival in patients with advanced heart failure (AHF), unique LVAD-related burdens may impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Palliative care specialists are key members of the multidisciplinary car…

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of virtual reality-based art therapy and physical art therapy on anxiety, psychological well-being, and sleep quality in patients with colorectal cancer receiving outpatient chemotherapy. A total of 78 patients will be…

This study aims to evaluate the effect of sensory walkway training on gait performance in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be assigned to a control group receiving conventional physical therapy or an intervention group receiving conventional therap…