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This study will examine the effectiveness of tDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) in reducing chronic pain when used with Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)-ABHP (Accelerated Behavioral Health Program) participants as measured by the Pain, Enjoyment of Life and Ge…

This clinical trial studies whether breathing exercises for the muscles that help with breathing air in, inspiratory muscle training (IMT), works to improve breathing muscle strength, shortness of breath, and physical activity levels in women who are receiving chemotherapy for ea…

This study is a prospective, single-arm, dose-escalation exploratory clinical trial to investigate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of REGEND007 stem cell preparation administered by intravenous infusion in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), wi…

Health enSuite is a suite of applications designed by our research team at the Centre of Research in Family Health at IWK Health. These applications evaluate virtual solutions for clinical problems and assist family doctors with their adult patients. Health enSuite will be utili…

As of 2024, nearly half (48%) of infants under six months worldwide are exclusively breastfed, approaching the global target of 50%. Building on this progress, the World Health Organization has extended the target to 60% by 2030, emphasizing the need for innovative, scalable, and…

Primiparous women constitute a special risk group who may experience higher levels of fear of childbirth and lower birth self-efficacy during pregnancy due to their lack of prior childbirth experience. Fear of childbirth is associated with increased anxiety, negative birth experi…

The study will include 2 groups. The study group will receive subthreshold stimulation, while the control group will receive sham treatment.

Ageing is associated with a rising burden of neurological disorders, particularly dementia, which are now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Many dementia cases could potentially be prevented by modifying lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, poor…

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) to a structured swimming program on pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, ventilatory capacity, perceived exertion, and asthma control in children with mild persistent…

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of sensory reweighting techniques on balance and risk of falls in individuals with chronic ischemic stroke. A total of 46 participants will be recruited using purposive sampling and randomly assigned into two groups…

From the age of 50 onwards, there is a disproportionate decline in muscle strength, mass and function, which can be prevented or at least delayed by physical training. Unfortunately, many training programmes are very time-consuming and strenuous and are therefore not carried out …

The goal of this study is to assess if removal of fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) by a routine procedure called as thoracentesis is helpful to decrease shortness of breath in hospitalized patients with congestive heart failure and have pleural effusion. Researchers wil…

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common condition associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation, particularly in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Antibiotic therapy with rifaximin is commonly used, b…

Tai Chi is an exercise approach consisting of slow and controlled movements, whereas square stepping exercises are an exercise method in which specific step patterns are followed. The aim of this study is to comparatively examine the effects of Tai Chi and Square Stepping Exercis…

The purpose of this research is to investigate the efficacy of transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) targeting the amygdala in patients with alcohol use disorder.

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of three rehabilitation approaches in individuals with stroke: mirror therapy (MT), cognitive orientation to daily occupational performance (CO-OP), and conventional occupational therapy (COT), all combined with robotic balance trainin…

Research Title：Adult and adolescent hemophilia patients treated with Marstacimab: a patient Experience Registry (AMBER) Protocol Number：94250855 Protocol Version Number：version 0.3 Date：15-November-2024 Leading site：Institution of Hematology \& Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Ac…

Chronic nonspecific low back pain is a multifactorial condition involving not only biomechanical but also psychological and neurocognitive components, in which factors such as kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing contribute to pain persistence and disability. Pain Neuroscience …

Preoperative anxiety is common in preschool-aged children and may make anesthesia induction more difficult and contribute to agitation during recovery from general anesthesia. Non-drug distraction methods may help children cope with separation from their parents and the unfamilia…

Background Depression presents a substantial public health burden around the world. Evidence-based psychotherapy treatments (psychotherapy EBT) for depression exist but access is often limited, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), by mental health stigma and …