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TAVR is a crucial treatment method for aortic valve diseases. The requirements for the device to cross the aortic arch and for the bioprosthetic valve to be coaxial are quite high, and they are key steps for the success of the surgery. Investigators' aim is to evaluate the safety…

This pilot study will compare clinical outcomes among patients treated with cefotetan versus standard of care antibiotics for bacteremia or genitourinary infections caused by E. coli. It will also measure cefotetan minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) distributions and cefoteta…

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a growing maternal health concern associated with adverse neonatal outcomes such as macrosomia and shoulder dystocia, often aggravated by poor dietary habits and physical inactivity during pregnancy. This randomized controlled study aims to …

Kidney stone recurrence, particularly infection-related stones, remains a significant clinical problem after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL). Bacterial colonization and persistent infection are recognized contributors to stone recurrence. This study evaluates the effective…

Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death and disease worldwide. The health benefits of quitting smoking are well-documented. Healthcare professionals play a key role in the fight against smoking. Nevertheless, they are also affected by smoking, with a prevalence ranging …

Treating breathlessness could help people with asthma have fewer symptoms and be more physically active. People with asthma report that it is important to deal with breathlessness during physical activity programs, but past research hasn't focused on this need. The investigators…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a semi-autonomous digital telerehabilitation program using therapeutic video games ("exergames") can help improve quality of life and functional independence in older adults living in long-term care centers who have mild cogniti…

This study is a small, early-stage clinical trial designed to test whether a new catheter-based procedure is safe and may help people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The procedure uses the Satera Ablation System to treat the right greater splanchnic ner…

The aging global population faces a major public health challenge regarding the growing number of older adults in long-term care facilities. Institutionalized older adults exhibit high rates of sedentary behavior, accelerating physiological decline (such as sarcopenia, diminished…

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…

The goal of this intervention study is to examine the impact of pharmacist-led interventions in psychiatric patients initiating second-generation antipsychotic treatment. The primary purpose is to assess the impact of intervention on antipsychotic induced metabolic outcomes, such…

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication in patients withAcute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication in patients with liver cirrhosis, affecting up to 20-50% of hospitalized cirrhotics and contributing significantly to morbidity and mortal…

The purpose of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of non-invasive temporal interference stimulation (TIS) targeting the striatum on sentence processing and brain connectivity in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

What is this study about? This study is called the EMBRACE Study - A Virtual Community Empowerment Approach Integrating Tradition and Technology for Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease. It tests whether a home-based virtual exercise program can reduce depres…

The objective of this clinical trial is to understand whether triethanolamine cream can prevent and treat acute radiation vaginitis. It will also learn about the safety of triethanolamine cream. The main questions it aims to answer include: Can triethanolamine cream reduce the i…

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…

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Participants with PTSD symptoms will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either immediate E…

Introduction: Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome associated with significant consequences for health and quality of life. In Brazil, approved testosterone replacement therapy options are limited to injectable formulations and transdermal gels, which are often associated wi…

Childhood overweight have emerged as major global health concerns and are linked to lower pulmonary functions and reaction time levels among school-aged children. Although exercise, particularly multicomponent training, effectively improves pulmonary functions, maintaining exerci…

This study will be conducted to: * To assess the effect of adding the inguinal ligament mobilization to talonavicular joint mobilization on pain intensity subjects with PFPS * To assess the effect of adding the inguinal ligament mobilization to talonavicular joint mobilization o…