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Many patients with chronic lung disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD)) require supplemental oxygen (O2) at some point during their disease course. Practitioners prescribe O2 to patients with chronic lung disease in hopes of…

Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a severe complication of blood transfusions. After a transfusion, TRALI develops in 0.08-15% of cases depending on the characteristics of the studied population. Due to preventive measures the incidence has decreased. However, the …

Road traffic accidents (RTAs) remain a major public health concern worldwide and in Bangladesh, contributing significantly to injury, disability, and premature death. In resource limited settings like Bangladesh, it is crucial to understand the factors that influence survival fol…

The purpose of this study is to explore if Virtual Reality (VR) helps patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) move more and feel better.

Outpatient treatment of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) compared to usual inpatient management could improve quality of care and represent a more efficient, generalizable and sustainable strategy. This multicenter, cluster-controlled, randomized interventional study with …

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) when added to standard conservative treatment in women with primary lipedema. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard conservative the…

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that seriously threatens the health of women, with an increasing incidence rate. The current main treatment methods include multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and endocrine therapy, among which…

Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the vulvar area, often causing itching, burning, and pain, and may lead to scarring and narrowing of the vaginal opening. The condition significantly reduces the quality of life and may increase t…

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative, non-invasive chest stabilizer in patients with multiple rib fractures caused by blunt chest trauma. Rib fractures often lead to severe pain, breathing difficulties, and complications such as pneumonia or atelectasis.…

Ageing exposes people to a progressive loss of cognitive and functional abilities, especially in women. The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of different types of intervention, based on physical exercise and/or cognitive stimulation or training, on quality of …

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a combined approach including therapeutic exercise, psychotherapy, and therapeutic education can improve depressive symptoms and quality of life in adults diagnosed with depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: …

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Although early revascularization has markedly improved short-term outcomes, the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events after the index event remains unacceptably high, posing a formidable …

This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a culturally adapted, one-day online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based group workshop for women with postpartum depression in Türkiye. The intervention was ad…

Many children and adolescents often experience long-lasting stomach pain. In many cases, this is due to disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain, and functional dyspepsia. These conditions are caused by disrupted…

The goal of this randomised clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of an innovative therapeutic exercise program emphasizing in dual-task exercises in people with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the innovative therap…

Neurological disorders encompass a wide variety of diseases, including congenital and neurodevelopmental disorders, cerebrovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, nervous system infections, neuroimmune diseases, neuromuscular or peripheral nervous system disorders, traumatic inj…

Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common disease in China, with a high incidence among the elderly, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Shoulder osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP. Currently, both domestic and international studies have confirmed …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), considered one of the greatest global threats by the WHO, justifies the development of initiatives to promote appropriate antibiotic use-especially in primary care, where most antibiotics in France are prescribed and where misuse remains common. W…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether daily dosing with tadalafil 5 mg combined with on-demand sildenafil 100 mg can improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) who do not respond to PDE5 inhibitor alone. The main questions it aims to answer …

Cervicogenic headache (CBH) is defined as a headache caused by a disorder in the cervical spine, bones, discs, or soft tissue elements, which is also accompanied by neck pain. Unilateral, non-reversible oculo, fronto, temporal pain, pain that increases with poor neck positioning…