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This study aimed to evaluated rates of pathologic axillary nodal metastasis in patients with with early-stage HER2-positive BC or TNBC who had clinically node-negative status on preoperative ultrasonography and underwent upfront breast-conserving surgery (BCS) with axillary surge…

This pragmatic, crossover, randomized controlled study evaluates the efficacy of virtual reality assisted physical therapy (VRPT) for improving the physical activity of hospitalized children as compared to traditional physical therapy. This is a pilot study that will be used to i…

Sarcopenia is particularly common in patients with chronic liver disease, especially in patients with decompensated cirrhosis, where the prevalence can be more than 50%. Sarcopenia is an important risk factor for a significant increase in mortality in cirrhotic patients, and is c…

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors and is the second most prevalent cause of cancer death, leading to almost 1 million deaths per year.Elovie is a bevacizumab biosimilar medicine marketed by Libbs Farmacêutica, which had its registration approved by ANVISA in May …

The treatment of colorectal cancer, in the absence of metastases, is primarily based on surgical removal. Colorectal surgery, which involves resecting part of the intestine and restoring intestinal continuity, carries a risk of complications. This study aims to evaluate whether o…

This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of IV oxytocin infusion to placebo on peri-operative opioid consumption and reducing post-operative pain following a minimally invasive hysterectomy under general anesthesia.

Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is the main treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Although dialysis prolongs survival, many patients experience reduced physical function, poor quality of life, and higher risks of hospitalization and death. Lack of exercise of…

This study is a randomized controlled trial of the walking meditation intervention (iWalk) program, a multi-component intervention integrating walking meditation, education, and group sessions designed to enhance resilience in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The object…

Cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a secondary headache type caused due to refereed pain arising from the cervical spine in the forehead, sometimes in temporal region. Which may have great impact on our daily life activities; decreased range of motion at cervical spine, decreased sle…

Background: Oral cancer radical surgery often requires free flap reconstruction. Postoperative pain is severe, and traditional opioids like sufentanil have side effects and may adversely affect tumor biology. Dezocine and nalbuphine are opioid agonist-antagonists with potentially…

This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF) treatment in patients with postherpetic neuralgia. Pain intensity and neuropathic pain characteristics will be evaluated using t…

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of sensory, motor, and modified combined neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) protocols on swallowing function in patients with acute stroke-related dysphagia. The study compares traditional swallowing rehabi…

Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typically engage less in physical activities than their typically developing peers, influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Modified sports interventions, like Sports Stars Brazil, can improve motor skills and promote lifelon…

Dry eye disease (DED) is a common, long-lasting condition that affects the surface of the eye. It happens when there's a problem with tear production or quality, which can lead to inflammation and discomfort. The immune system plays a big role in how DED develops and continues. …

Background: Patients on long-term insulin therapy frequently develop a condition called lipohypertrophy (LH), which involves the accumulation of abnormal fatty tissue at insulin injection sites. This condition is caused by repeated injections in the same area and can lead to inc…

Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disease that typically begins in children and young people. It primarily affects the spinal cord, peripheral nerves and cerebellum of the brain. Clinical manifestations include progressive gait and limb ataxia, audit…

The study will compare the delivery of an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training, in-person against video-conference, on anxiety and depression symptom severity in patients with diagnosed anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorde…

This clinical trial wants to find out if the Virtual Far-sight Reading Device can help prevent or slow down myopia progression in children and teenagers with pre-myopia. We also want to know what makes this treatment work better for some participants and check for any eye or body…

This project focuses on developing a risk prediction model for the recurrence and malignant transformation of colorectal adenomas by integrating multimodal features from both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine. Led by Dr. Wei Hongtao from Beijing Friendship H…

Thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) may cause procedure-related pain, anxiety, and fear. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether visual distraction with a nature-view curtain could reduce these outcomes. A total of 100 adults undergoing ultrasound-guided thyro…