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The purpose of this research is to help researchers understand the barriers, supports, and preferences for prehabilitation. Prehabilitation in this study means head and neck cancer patients will receive nutritional counseling sessions and attend exercise programs before and durin…

The macula is a pigmented area at the center of the retina, and responsible for the central, high-resolution color vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the macula and is the leading cause of irreversible vision impairment and blindness worldwide. The yel…

Sleep disruption is common in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients and is often worsened by environmental noise and nighttime care activities. Poor sleep may negatively affect recovery and well-being. This single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial will evaluate th…

To assess the real-world impact of glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) as an adjunct to insulin in Chinese patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Does glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) as an adjunct to insulin improve clinical outcomes in Chinese patients with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) when u…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of a peer-led behavioural change intervention on the cardio-metabolic health of women aged 18 to 49 years. The main question it aims to answer is: -Does a peer-led behavioural change intervention improve the cardio-me…

This study aims to assess the distance between the Achilles tendon and nearby neurovascular bundles bilaterally in infants with unilateral clubfoot deformity using ultrasound (US)- Doppler at 1 cm and 2 cm above the calcaneal tuberosity.

The goal of this international observational study is to learn about the natural history of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) arising from pathogenic BAG3 variants in adult patients ≥18 years of age.

Bladder cancer is a significant global and local health concern, and predicting how aggressive a patient's tumor will behave is critical for guiding treatment. This observational study aims to evaluate two specific microscopic features of urothelial bladder carcinoma to see if th…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of chairs with different ergonomic designs on quality of life, discomfort, and pain in individuals with coccydynia (tailbone pain).

This is a prospective observational cohort study conducted at Beijing Anzhen Hospital. The study aims to establish reference ranges of heart sound and electrocardiogram (ECG) parameters for both mothers and fetuses. It seeks to develop early warning models for maternal adverse ca…

This study aims to investigate whether the Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index (IJV-CI), measured via ultrasonography, can predict hypotension (low blood pressure) that occurs after the induction of general anesthesia. Researchers will measure the diameter of the internal …

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness in the tendon at the back of the ankle. It can make walking, exercise, work, and everyday activities difficult. The main recommended treatment is a programme of progressive tendon-loading exercises, usuall…

This is a mixed-methods study consisting of a qualitative assessment the acceptability of psychosocial interventions, delivered by clinical staff. The study will also investigate the correlation between demographic variables and engagement with a North West England, NHS-led, alco…

The aim of this study is to examine the determining role of walking speed on physical performance parameters in individuals aged 65 and over. The study aims to compare flexibility, lower extremity muscle strength (5-count sit-stand test), static balance (single-leg balance), uppe…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a one-day course of antibiotics after appendectomy surgery works as well as a five-day course to prevent infections in children and adults (aged 10 years and older) with uncomplicated acute appendicitis (non-ruptured, non-gangrenous …

Chest tube removal is a widely used surgical procedure, particularly in the post-cardiac surgery period, to maintain cardiopulmonary stability, provide mediastinal drainage, and prevent potential complications. It provides one-way drainage of air and/or fluid accumulated in the p…

This study aims to generate data that characterizes visual outcomes, including the binocular distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity (DCIVA) at 66cm or defocus behavior, of the Clareon TruPlus modified monofocal intraocular lens (IOL). Clareon TruPlus IOL is designed to pr…

The goal of this observational study is to better understand how the brain changes during the treatment of glioma. In particular, the study looks at changes in important brain areas that are responsible for functions such as movement, language, or sensation, as well as the nerve …

The goal of this observational study is to systematically analyze the relationship between trough/peak concentrations of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and antiplatelet drugs with clinical events, aiming to provide high-level evidence for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and …

Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is the standard approach for emergency airway management in critically ill patients requiring endotracheal intubation. Laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation may provoke significant hemodynamic responses, including increases in heart rate and blood p…