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The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical activity, exercise capacity, quality of life, cognitive status level and coronavirus phobia level of adult cystic fibrosis patients and compare with the findings of healthy subjects with teleconference during COVID-19 pandemic.

Perioperative and oncologic benefits of inflatable video-assisted mediastinoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy (IVMTE) are unclear. This retrospective study aimed to compare the differences in perioperative outcomes and survival between IVMTE and video-assisted McKeown esophagectom…

The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for smoking cessation within 7 months post-dental cleaning…

This study will incorporate critical cross viscero-visceral intersystem interactions to 1) investigate in a controlled laboratory setting and then with mobile at-home monitoring the extent, severity, and frequency of occurrence of autonomic dysreflexia with respect to daily bladd…

Patients after stroke with upper limb spasticity treated with botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) will be included in this two-part study. In the first part, goal attainment scaling and comprehensive assessment of motor functioning will be performed before BTX-A application and after two w…

The aim of this study is to verify the efficacy of the Spanish adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Spanish participants with cancer in a randomized control trial.

Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA) leads to pain and loss of function, especially in recreational athletes. While hyaluronic acid (HA) injections are a common part of conservative treatment, comparative data on the efficacy of straight-chain (ST-HA) versus cross-linked (CL-HA) formula…

The purpose of this study is to compare a novel, cost-effective arthroscopic trans-osseous rotator cuff repair technique, known as the 'Grand-Knot' technique, against the standard repair using all-suture anchors. The study evaluates which method provides better functional recover…

This project will target patients with histopathologically diagnosed mucosal melanoma using \[¹⁸F\]FDG PET/CT imaging for retrospective prognostic evaluation.The primary objective is to explore the value of \[¹⁸F\]FDG PET/CT imaging in the prognostic assessment of mucosal melanom…

Atrophic acne scars are common disfiguring skin problems, especially in the Asian population prone to Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), and their treatment is highly challenging. 1064 nm microlens array picosecond laser (P-MLA) based on optomechanical effect and 1927 nm …

Overall stone clearance with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for pancreatic duct stones is a amjor problem, especially bigger size stones. After ERCP failure, surgery was the only option but patients not suitable for surgery were treated through stenting. Bu…

This study investigates whether the antidepressant effects of bright light therapy (BLT) differ between the spring/summer season and the autumn/winter season in adults with depressive disorders. While BLT is an established treatment for seasonal affective disorder, increasing evi…

The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of defibrotide in COVID-19 pneumonia.

To evaluate the effect of uterine stents in preventing intrauterine adhesions after intrauterine operation and whether they meet the safety requirements for clinical use. The trial adopted a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled, non-inferiority clinical trial design. T…

The goal of this interventional study is to learn about the effect of a structured educational intervention in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The study will examine whether this intervention can improve patients' acceptance of the disease, quality of life, pain leve…

This study evaluated whether a combined program of supervised Clinical Pilates Exercise and structured Prenatal Education, added to routine antenatal care, reduces perinatal depressive symptoms compared with routine antenatal care alone in nulliparous pregnant women. Secondary ai…

Chronic non-specific low back pain is common among young adults and can lead to persistent pain, reduced physical function, decreased muscle strength, and impaired balance, affecting daily activities and quality of life. Core stability exercises are widely used in rehabilitation …

The present study aims to determine the effect of the ten-session dual tDCS combine with physical therapy on gait performance, balance, and lower limbs muscle strength in patients with subacute and chronic stroke.

Impairments of walking function after spinal cord lesion due to, for example, inflammation, ischemia or trauma are exceptionally diverse. Depending on the size, location and completeness of the spinal cord lesion, gait dysfunction is often multifactorial, arising from weakness of…

The investigators evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of different shockwave dosages for adhesive capsulitis and further examined the temporal effects and subgroup responses based on baseline range of motion