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Due to the lower virulence of circulating Omicron variants and the high seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, the incidence of cases and deaths related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus has significantly decreased in recent months worldwide. However, these infections remain a major…

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 …

This multicenter, randomized, controlled, single-blind prospective study aims to establish an evidence-based protocol for discontinuing long-term low-dose glucocorticoids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study will compare two tapering strategies (1) a split-dose t…

Uterine artery embolization is a minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids, but intra-procedural assessment of embolization adequacy currently relies on subjective angiographic criteria. This study evaluates a proprietary angiographic analysis software (AQ-VER…

The primary objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nanocrystalline megestrol acetate combined with a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist for the prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting caused by moderately emetogenic chemotherapy drugs. The study population …

Objective To investigate the efficacy of prednisolone 4mg/day added to standard of care in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with active disease. Hypothesis Add-on prednisolone 4mg/day is efficacious compared to placebo in newly diagnosed RA patients with active…

This is a randomized controlled trial aiming to develop and evaluate a workplace health program to improve stress resilience and mental well-being among healthcare workers at University Medicine Essen using a participatory research design (including a steering committee composed …

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: …

The goal of this single-subject design is to evaluate an intervention combining neuromodulation, virtual reality, and muscle vibration to reduce neuropathic pain in individuals following a spinal cord injury. The investigators aim to quantify the effects of the intervention on t…

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver malignancy that typically develops in the setting of chronic liver disease with a cirrhotic background. Currently, one of the main imaging techniques used to evaluate space-occupying lesions in the splanchnic district is contrast-…

The goal of the proposed project is to assess the efficacy, safety, and patient experience of budesonide administered via the NasoNeb system for medical management of CRS. The authors propose a randomized controlled trial of nebulized budesonide via the NasoNeb compared against b…

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 …

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different multi-sensory methods can help lower labor pain and improve comfort and birth satisfaction among pregnant women giving birth vaginally. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Do supportive methods such as …

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 severities of chronic disease symptoms correlate with the levels of analytical parameters of inflammation. Studies have been published in which the Mediterranean diet has an anti-inflammatory phenomenon, decreasing inflammation parameters. This decrease correlates with an imp…

Postural abnormalities (PA) negatively affecting the axial system are part of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). They occur in more than 20% of patients with PD especially in more advanced stages of the disease, contribute significantly to patient disability, affect respir…

The investigators conducted a prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study based on a placebo technique to evaluate the efficacy of IVES vs perineal ES in women with idiopathic OAB. The main questions aimed to be answered are: Is Intravaginal Electrical Stimul…

This study is a multicenter, prospective, observational clinical trial designed to evaluate the impact of baseline emotional status on the clinical outcomes of patients with BCLC stage B/C hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing HAIC combined with targeted immunotherapy. A total of 9…

Role of Magnesium in Depressive Disorder

This randomized clinical trial compares three peri-implant jumping gap management approaches following fully guided immediate implant placement in the maxillary esthetic zone. Clinical and digital outcomes will be evaluated after immediate provisionalization and final restoration…