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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a common complication in the decompensated stage of liver cirrhosis, of which approximately 70% is acute variceal bleeding (AVB) caused by portal hypertension. Existing evidence suggests that both terlipressin and somatostatin can …

To study the effect of descent from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level on six-minute walking distance and scores in healthy individuals, who live permanently \>2600m.

Researchers are looking for new treatments for people living with HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1). HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV, which is a virus that attacks cells of the immune system. MK-4646 is a trial medicine designed to treat HIV-1. Before giving a tri…

This observational prospective cohort study will evaluate whether routine blood tests are associated with the functional quality of calcaneal bone marrow aspirate mesenchymal stem cells in adults undergoing clinically indicated foot or ankle surgery at a university hospital in Br…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the topical anesthetic cream works to treat neuropathic chronic pain in older adults who have not found sufficient relief undergoing other pain treatments and/or medications. The safety of this drug has already been tested in other s…

This study aims to evaluate a multi-modal intervention designed to improve adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) among patients with ER-positive breast cancer in Rwanda. The intervention includes educational, behavioral, and reminder components, and will be assessed for f…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) training on improving infection control preparedness among healthcare workers during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does VR…

Postoperative pain following hindfoot surgery is often severe and can persist for several days. It frequently leads to the use of systemic analgesics, particularly opioids, whose adverse effects are well known. Furthermore, poorly controlled postoperative pain is a recognized ind…

The purpose of this study is to investigate justice-involved Black/African American female adolescents' (JI BAFAs; N=35) self-reported outcomes: stress, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), recidivism, etc., as well as their parents/caregivers' (P/Cs; N=35) stress and pre- and p…

This is a Phase 1, first-in-human, double-blind, placebo-controlled, adaptive-design, single-site study, involving dose exploration cohorts. During Part A, up to 4 cohorts, each consisting of approximately 14 healthy adult study participants, will be randomly allocated to receiv…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether 89Zr-Girentuximab PET scans can inform management of renal cell carcinoma. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the 89Zr-Girentuximab PET detect ccRCC that is left behind or has come back after treatment? * What dif…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common atherosclerotic condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the lower extremities, leading to intermittent claudication, decreased walking capacity, and impaired quality of life. Supervised exercise therapy is recommended as the fi…

PASS2 aims to expand upon the recently completed study (PASS intervention), which tested the telephone delivery of a cognitive behavioral intervention (CBI). This study will use nightly surveys to optimize the intervention's effectiveness for smoking cessation among Veteran smoke…

The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of rozanolixizumab in adult study participants with ocular myasthenia gravis.

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 study is a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial designed to determine the effect of box breathing exercises on anxiety, pain, and pulmonary function in patients undergoing colonoscopy. Data will be collected using the Participant Characteristics Form, State Anxi…

Glaucoma refers to a group of progressive optic neuropathies that lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. In 2020, it was estimated to affect 76 million individuals worldwide, with projections indicating this number will ri…

This study aims to validate a simple and reproducible index of capillary leak (CLI) in septic shock, based on haemoglobin (Hb) variation induced by standardised fluid resuscitation. To achieve this, the correlation between CLI and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction-angiopoieti…

The most common type of stroke is ischemic (lack of blood flow to the brain due to a clot blocking a blood vessel). Time is brain and an average of 1.9 million brain nerve cells per minute are destroyed in patients experiencing a typical LVO. The main goal of treatment is to help…

This study is testing a new investigational drug called 8M2D to learn whether it is safe and well-tolerated in humans. 8M2D has not previously been given to people. Hypothesis: Researchers believe that 8M2D can be administered safely to healthy adults and to people with early Al…