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Dysregulation in stress responsivity is a growing psychiatry-transdiagnostic fundamental phenomenon, with limited therapeutic strategies. With the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis, many people consume cannabidiol (CBD; a nonintoxicating cannabinoid) to alleviate …

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether personalized weight-bearing prescriptions using Smart Crutch Tips™ can improve recovery after surgery for tibial shaft fractures. The study will also assess how safe and practical this approach is in daily outpatient use. Can a…

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy and safety of intramuscular methylprednisolone in patients with hand osteoarthritis. The main question it aims to answer is what the difference is in hand pain 4 weeks after the first injection with methylplrednisolone.…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-month lifestyle intervention compared to Metformin in postpartum women who have delivered a singleton, live born infant within the last 12 weeks to 1 year and had a pregnancy complicated by gestational diabet…

Gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants is not fully understood. Infants are prescribed medical treatments that may not be effective or that contribute to adverse side effects and lead to concerns and expenses for the parents and healthcare system. Current guidelines recommend…

Background: Patients with severe heart and lung failure may be treated with VA-ECMO (veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), a life-support machine that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs. To connect the patient to ECMO, large tubes (cannulas)…

This study will investigate a novel approach to marking surgical cavity margins following tumor resection, to allow for more accurate radiotherapy following oncoplastic surgery. Our proposed cavity marking schema will allow radiation oncology to identify the cavity margins more a…

This proposed study aims to conduct timely research that promotes vaccine confidence and vaccination of one strongly recommended vaccine with suboptimal uptake rates: Human papillomavirus (HPV) in vulnerable and underserved youth aged 11-14.

The goal of this intervention study is to learn if giving children influenza vaccinations in early childhood education facilities (i.e., daycare) will increase vaccination coverage compared to giving vaccinations only at healthcare. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does…

Chronic spinal pain is a multifaceted condition frequently characterized by an absence of discernible structural causes, manifesting in symptoms such as significant disability and diminished quality of life. Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type 2 (PSPS-T2) represents a common var…

This study aims to examine the effect of a schizophrenia scenario-based simulation on nursing students' knowledge, empathy, and caregiving competence. The study uses a single-group pre-test/post-test (quasi-experimental) design. Nursing students enrolled in a Mental Health and Ps…

The overarching goal of the proposed study is to determine whether the addition of structural interventions at the health system level targeting upstream barriers in the transplant process will improve access to transplant evaluation start.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly treated with bright light therapy. Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive computer-generated environment, which has been used to treat mental health difficulties, such as depression, social anxiety and stress. This study aims to compare…

Phase Ib study to evaluate the tolerability, safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of HC010 in combination with chemotherapy regimens in patients with advanced lung cancer and determine the recommended dose for subsequent studies.

Adults aged 60 years and older with type 2 diabetes living in nursing homes may experience difficulty participating in conventional exercise programs because of frailty, mobility limitations, or chronic health conditions. This randomized controlled trial compares three 12-week no…

The main aim of this study is to learn about medical problems (adverse events) if vedolizumab subcutaneously (SC) is given to a child or teenager with UC or CD for a long time. Other aims are to understand if the long time use of vedolizumab SC has an impact on the time period un…

Knee osteoarthritis is a prevalent degenerative joint disorder characterized by chronic knee pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and limitations in daily functional activities. Exercise therapy is widely recommended as a first-line conservative approach to reduce symptoms a…

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of adding TECAR therapy or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to complex decongestive therapy (CDT) in the treatment of bilateral lower-limb lymphedema in severely obese patients. Forty-five female participants we…

The proposed study will address the intersecting stigmas of HIV, violence and depression among adolescents and young adults (15-24) living with HIV (AYALHIV) in Zambia. The study will integrate a WHO-endorsed mental health approach into an existing HIV-stigma-reducing interventio…

Text neck syndrome is a common musculoskeletal disorder caused by prolonged smartphone and computer use, resulting in neck pain, forward head posture, and functional disability. Manual therapy techniques, including Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAG) and GONG's Mobilizatio…