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This observational case-control study aimed to compare biochemical factors related to calcium metabolism between adults with and without bruxism. Participants were classified into bruxism and control groups based on self-reported bruxism behaviors assessed using the BRUX Scale to…

Chronic pain is a common complication after cardiothoracic surgery. The prevalence of post-sternoyomy pain syndrome (PSPS) ranges from 33% to 91%. Exact pathogenetic mechanisms for developing chronic pain after sternotomy are unknown. Apart from intraoperative nerve damage and su…

This prospective randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the analgesic effect of continuous perineural infusion of methylene blue with bupivacaine on acute postoperative pain and to evaluate its preventive role against chronic phantom pain in patients undergoing…

Youth involved in the juvenile justice system evidence disproportionately high rates of suicidal thoughts and behavior (STB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) compared to adolescents in the general population. It is estimated that upwards of 50% of justice-involved youth (JIY) …

This project includes developing and testing a coaching approach during the treatment of eating disorders. It is expected that with the addition of support outside of regular treatment, caregivers will experience improvements in emotional taxation and patients will strengthen ski…

This clinical trial studies how well a web-based dyadic intervention works to manage psychoneurological symptoms for patients with colorectal cancer and their caregivers. Patients with colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy experience severe and distressing psychoneurological s…

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the study drug, calaspargase pegol, when given with multi-agent chemotherapy.

Although global rates of HIV infection have decreased overall, rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Southeast Asia are increasing. A recent review of available global data and the molecular epidemiology of HIV among MSM in Southeast Asia suggests that targeted intervent…

Individuals prone to suicidality are typically excluded from tobacco cessation interventions even though they are disproportionately likely to smoke, and even though smoking cessation has been linked to improved mood and reduced risk of suicide. This trial enrolls Veteran smoker…

Neurodegenerative diseases are a major health concern due to their growing societal implications and economic costs. The identification of early markers of pathogenic mechanisms is one of the current main challenges. The gut-brain axis has become a primary target because of its t…

This study aims to assess the efficacy of an electronic painting and peer support platform on help seeking behaviour and emotion (depression, anxiety and stress) among caregivers. This is a 2-arm randomized controlled trial with 700 caregivers being randomized to intervention gro…

The purpose of the study is to describe Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in patients with lymphoma to identify possible therapeutic strategies to improve overall survival of the patients with lymphoma associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.

This study will comprehensively evaluate the outcomes and endpoints of these two different FDA-approved artificial disc implants used to treat cervical spondylotic myelopathy and/or radiculopathy today: Biomet Zimmer Mobi-C and Nuvasive Simplify. Both implants are structurally di…

Cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs) are one leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite intensive investigations, more than 30% of strokes remain of undetermined origin. Rare Cerebrovascular Diseases (rCVDs), including heritable (i.e., CADASIL, COL4A1 syndrome, Fabry …

This study will investigate treatments for insomnia in Veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this study is to compare a brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) to a treatment that helps promote relaxation (progressive muscle relaxation trai…

This prospective randomized double blinded study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of early pharmacologic intervention with calcitonin on the incidence or the severity of neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury

This study aims to assess the diagnostic performance of a new fast MRI sequence named Neuromix compared to routine clinical MRI for brain tumor in pediatric patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of an adapted FAMS (Family/friend Activation to Motivate Self-care) intervention on CGM use among study participants who are CGM users. We will leverage the infrastructure of an NIDDK-funded RCT evaluating FAMS-T1D among…

The purpose of this research is to evaluate a 6 month change in quality of life in subjects who receive collaborative care calls compared to those subjects who receive usual neurology care. This is a 2-site trial comparing a 24 week neurology-based collaborative care program to u…

Pressure injuries, commonly known as pressure ulcers, affect over 2.5 million people in the United States. Pressure injuries are classified into four escalating stages, from intact skin to full thickness wounds with deep tissue loss and exposed bone. This study will compare curre…