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A promising tool to elucidate the molecular characteristics of HCC are patient-derived organoids (PDOs), three-dimensional cultures of cells that self-organise according to tissue-specific patterns and can be used to test the susceptibility of a specific tumour to anticancer agen…

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of manual therapy applications on pain, range of motion and joint position sense in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who have temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The 57 patients included in the study were divided into 3 gro…

Sexual health is a vital component of gynecologic cancer treatment and survivorship. Unfortunately, most gynecologic cancer survivors lack sufficient information about the impact of cancer on sexual health and treatment opportunities. This research aims to assess how well an adap…

Research suggests that only a subset of individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) may benefit from anti-inflammatory treatments: those who have C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥3 mg/L, a commonly used threshold for "low-grade" inflammation. The emerging link between metabolic and…

The goal of this project is to conduct a randomized, hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial (N=200) to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a 10-week mind-body and walking program (GetActive+) vs treatment as usual (TAU). The investigators will test for impr…

This study is focused on improving the implementation of Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in Canadian federal prisons, with the goal of increasing the uptake of these programs among people who inject drugs in prison. The study is being conducted in nine federal prisons, in…

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of lifelong conditions that affect the development of movement and coordination that lead to activity limitations due to damage to the developing fetal or neonatal brain tissue. Although the brain lesion is static, it can lead to progressive …

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with hip fractures who undergo cryoablation of the PENG have improved pain control 30 days from surgery when compared to those who have a fascia iliaca catheter.

An open reduction and internal fixation is a painful procedure requiring intensive postoperative pain management. Traditionally, opioid analgesia has been the gold standard for postoperative pain control. However, given the harmful side effect profile and opioid epidemic in the U…

While previous PKU intervention research has largely focused on pharmacological treatment of elevated Phe levels, the adaptation of evidence-based psychosocial therapy holds promise for addressing cognitive and psychological symptoms and significantly improving quality of life. S…

This study consists of two sub-studies. Study 1 investigates gene expression related to the development of hypertension in Thailand, and Study 2 examines the effectiveness of the 4-7-8 breathing technique in reducing blood pressure in individuals with hypertension.

Myopia is the first major disease affecting the visual health of young children. With the increase in the use of electronic products and the decrease in the time for outdoor exercise, the incidence of myopia is increasing year by year. Smith et al. firstly found that peripheral r…

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of the Pelvic Clock® device, a proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation tool, in accelerating functional recovery following Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP). The study compares the device intervention against s…

The purpose of this research study is to assess whether the presence of therapy dogs can reduce pain and anxiety in children ages 3 to 10 having pins removed from their elbow.

The goal of this study is to learn if a nutritional intervention adapted to Moroccan dietary habits can improve blood sugar control in adults with Type 2 Diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a personalized diet based on Moroccan culinary traditions improve …

We will conduct a two-group randomized controlled trial to examine the eMocha DOT intervention with pediatric HT recipients.In this population, medication nonadherence remains a primary cause of late acute rejection (LAR) episodes, increased number of hospitalizations, graft fail…

The goal of this clinical study is to investigate whether receptive music therapy can help women with breast cancer by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, improving quality of life, and influencing specific analytes in plasma, including epidermal growth factor (EGF), interl…

Lactoferrin (LF) is a multifunctional glycoprotein and is naturally present in various body secretions, including human milk, tears, saliva, airway mucus, and the secondary granules of neutrophils 1-2. It plays a crucial role in innate infant immunity by exerting immunomodulatory…

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) aged 40-70 years will undergo exercise training (thrice weekly for 12 weeks). A reference group composed of healthy individuals will be included. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention period during two vis…

PURPOSE: To compare the effect of Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-power LASER therapy for the treatment of patients with calcaneal spur Background: Calcaneal spur is a common musculoskeletal disorder of the foot that affect the quality-of-life Conservative treatment mo…