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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…

This study is a prospective, single-center, single-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to compare the clinical effectiveness of traditional radiofrequency ablation of the anterior inferior turbinate alone versus expanded radiofrequency ablation including the middle and p…

Headache disorders are highly prevalent in older adults, yet their management remains challenging due to comorbidities, polypharmacy, and the paucity of evidence derived from geriatric populations. Most randomized clinical trials exclude elderly patients, underscoring the need fo…

This clinical trial aims to determine whether conventional surgery or endoscopic surgery results in better recovery of breast skin sensation in women with early-stage breast cancer undergoing nipple-sparing mastectomy with prepectoral implant reconstruction. Furthermore, the stud…

This study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness and safety of EyeAgent, a multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to assist ophthalmologists in clinical decision-making. Participants will be recruited from ophthalmology clinics …

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders, affecting nearly one billion people worldwide. It is characterized by repeated episodes of complete (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, leading to snoring, excessiv…

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…

Critically ill patients admitted for acute brain injury are exposed to many heath-care associated infections such as ventilator associated pneumoniae (VAP). The PROHYVAP study, published in 2024 reported that a single dose of CEFTRIAXONE as an antibiotic prophylaxis could reduce …

This is a single-center, open-label, dose-escalation, multiple-dose investigator-initiated exploratory study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of tumor neoantigen-pulsed autologous dendritic cell injection (YS247) in participants with HRD-nega…

This current study will be designed to determine the effect of smart tablets hand training applications on hand functions and functional outcome in patients with stroke. Tablet-based hand function training app with smart tablet exercises: Patients in the study group will receive…

Schistosomiasis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to shortness of breath, heart failure, frequent hospitalizations, and early death. Although treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension have improved over time, patients with this s…

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…

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects a growing number of older adults. Although harmful proteins build up in the brain, we still do not fully understand why some brain regions are affected earlier or more severely than others. Many people with Alzh…

The goal of this single blinded clinical trial is to investigate blood flow restriction (BFR) for rehabilitation of patients after ankle ligament reconstruction surgery. Outcome measures will be compared between the standard of care (SoC) and BFR groups at the end of the study in…

In a worldwide, one-day, prospective point-prevalence study, a prevalence of 15.1% for hospital-acquired central line-associated bloodstream infections (HA-CLABSI) was determined in 13,796 patients across 1,265 intensive care units in 75 countries. According to reference data fro…

The purpose of this study is to learn whether a simple, traditional, and balanced meal made from local foods, eaten once a day during pregnancy, can help women in rural Pakistan stay healthier in hot weather and give birth to healthier babies. Climate change has made heat a serio…

Spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension is one of the most frequent and clinically significant complications of obstetric anesthesia, occurring in up to 50-80% of parturients undergoing elective cesarean section. Preoperative anxiety has been shown to potentiate hemodynamic instabi…

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious infection in critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs). One of the key diagnostic criteria for VAP is the presence of a new or progressive infiltrate on chest X-ray; howeve…

The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of different cleaning (decontamination) methods for dental implants affected by peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition caused by a bacterial biofilm on the implant…

Frailty is common among older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is associated with poor functional outcomes and increased health risks. This study aims to determine the prevalence of frailty and to evaluate the effects of the Vivifrail exercise progra…