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Hantaviruses are globally distributed viruses that cause haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Europe, a disease characterised by acute kidney failure and, in some cases, significant bleeding complications. The mechanisms underlying clotting abnormalities in HFRS remai…

The ARTI-UP study evaluates whether daily consumption of a supplement made from artichoke by-products, rich in hydroxycinnamic acids (HCAs), in combination with an energy-restricted Mediterranean diet (erMeDiet), can improve glycaemic control, reduce insulin resistance and contri…

Patients with extensive burn injuries frequently develop severe skeletal muscle wasting and weakness as part of critical illness-related myopathy and neuropathy. This condition delays ventilator weaning, prolongs intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay, and contributes to lon…

The aim of this multicenter, non-randomized, cluster controlled trial study is to evaluate the impact of a geriatric-guided approach with a pro-active rehabilitative/nutritional plan for elderly unfit/frail DLBCL patients eligible for receiving chemoimmunotherapy according to the…

Chronic wounds, such as those caused by diabetes, burns, or poor blood circulation, often heal slowly and can cause significant pain, affecting daily life and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate whether autologous fat grafting-a procedure in which a patient's own fat tis…

This is a single-center, open-label, dose-escalation clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of nebulized 3D-cultured human placental mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (hPMSC-EVs) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Eligible partic…

This research is designed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based breathing exercises on dyspnea, symptom control, and quality of life in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Lung cancer is a disease with a high mortality rate and a heavy symptom burden, and symptom…

Glaucoma is a common and irreversible disease of the optic nerve. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Glaucoma can be treated with medication, laser therapy, or surgery; the latter is often necessary. Traditional surgeries are invasive and carry a high rate of …

This prospective cohort study aims to evaluate the implementation and impact of the MyCare eQuoL digital tool across nine clinical sites in Europe: Italy, France, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, and Norway. MyCare eQuoL is an innovative digital tool desi…

Canada urgently needs new ways to provide rheumatology care that improve treatment and make it easier for people to get high-quality care. E-health technology is a new and promising way to do this, but it hasn't been studied much yet in rheumatology. The investigators will test …

This multicenter study aims to evaluate whether Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) is effective in treating Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (NERD). NERD is a common condition where patients experience symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation, but no visib…

The overarching goal of this study is to increase cervical cancer (CC) screening rates among Indigenous women in the U.S. Specifically, the study aims to develop and evaluate a culturally tailored, multilevel, multimedia mobile web app intervention (wPap) for women of the Yankton…

Pain management after open abdominal surgery still faces severe challenges, with the incidence of moderate to severe pain after surgery as high as 50 - 90%. Insufficient analgesia can hinder early mobilization of patients, delay gastrointestinal function recovery, increase the ri…

This study aims to examine the correlation between Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) FFR Computed Tomography (CT) and invasive FFR in a real-world setting using retrospective analysis of existing data, providing practical insights directly applicable to patient care. By confirming or…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if electroacupuncture can improve sleep in people with chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation. It will also assess the safety of this treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are whether electroacupuncture improves sle…

Habitual adherence to a predominantly plant-based diet, rich in low-processed food (LPF) has been associated with a reduced risk for development and slower progression of Parkinson's Disease (PD). This could be due to neuroprotective effects by modulation of the gut microbiota an…

During spaceflight and lunar missions, reduced gravitational loading causes the muscles and nervous system to decondition rapidly. While muscle wasting is well documented, much less is known about how the brain and spinal cord adapt to the absence of normal mechanical loading - a…

Asthma is a common medical condition in Ireland. Adult patients tend to have periods when their asthma is stable and periods when it worsens. In order to reduce these periods of worsening asthma, effective ongoing management is required day to day by adults with asthma. Teaching …

This study aims to evaluate the effects of mindfulness-based self-management education on diabetes-related difficulties and empowerment in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive a structured education program designed to improve self-care behaviors, emotional…

Hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction, an early event in the development of cardiovascular disease. Endothelial extracellular vesicles (EEVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers of endothelial activation and vascular injury; however, their relationship with blo…