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Since July 2024, the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) has been implementing a pilot Hospital-at-Home (HAH) Acute Care Program to curb hospital admissions. Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) is considered the most promising imaging tool for this model. Replicating the…

The goal of this observational study is to determine phenotypic, transcriptional, and epigenetic underpinnings of renal allograft rejection in renal transplant rejection. The main questions it aims to answer are: * To determine the phenotype, frequency, location, and the inter-c…

The primary objective of this mixed-methods pilot crossover study is to determine the feasibility (participant satisfaction, recruitment rate, participant and assessor burden, adherence, equipment and technology issues, and safety) of virtual and in-person LYB yoga for adult peop…

Inter muscular groove brachial plexus block is a commonly used peripheral nerve block technique in clinical practice, commonly used for anesthesia and analgesia in clavicle, shoulder, and humeral surgeries. The classic ultrasound-guided intermuscular groove block also involves pu…

This study aims to enhance women's health literacy levels and to examine the effectiveness of the teach-back teaching technique in improving women's health literacy. The research was designed as a randomized controlled study. In addition, this study aims to answer the question of…

Many studies have examined the effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on working memory, showing that low-intensity stimulation can enhance cognitive performance by modulating neuronal activity, particularly in the frontal cortex and the parietal lobule. S…

This study aims to evaluate the utility of Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) monitoring as a predictive and preventive tool for TCR during septoplasty. By comparing standard anesthetic monitoring with ANI-guided analgesia, this research seeks to determine whether maintaining opti…

This study aims to examine the effects of education provided to mothers of children aged 9-15 within the framework of the Health Belief Model on mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and their willingness to have their children vaccinated …

The aim of this study is to determine whether encapsulation of probiotic bacteria using natural plant protein can enhance bacterial colonisation. Lactobacillus rhamnosus is an ideal strain for the intervention, as it has been shown to affect overall gut health, gut-brain axis, an…

This study is testing a new surgical device called the Revolve Surgical System (RSS) during appendix removal surgery. The RSS is designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery with improved precision and stability while working at the patient's bedside, similar to s…

Evaluate and compare the disinfecting efficacy of two supplementary antimicrobial protocols in teeth with apical periodontitis

Autosomal recessive congenital ichthyoses (ARCI) are monogenic diseases of cornification that correspond to a diffuse abnormality (affecting the entire integument) of epidermal differentiation and therefore of the skin barrier. They manifest as abnormal desquamation (scaling) ass…

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the accuracy of tooth movement achieved by 3D printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners in patients with lower anterior crowding. The study aims to evaluate whether directly printed aligners provide more accurate and pr…

Low Excision and High Suspension Hemorrhoidectomy versus Conventional Milligan-Morgan Hemorrhoidectomy for Mixed Hemorrhoids

Wildfire smoke (WFS) is the leading climate-related risk in Canada and the main source of harmful air pollution. While short-term breathing problems caused by smoke are well known, there is limited knowledge on how repeated exposure contributes to long-term lung disease. This stu…

This study will test whether gentle electrical stimulation to nerves near the uterus can reduce pelvic pain after uterine fibroid embolization. The investigators hypothesize that participants receiving active TUNES stimulation will experience lower pain levels and improved early …

Introduction and Aims: Digital technologies have significantly transformed children's learning levels, communication skills, and socialization patterns. However, the early and uncontrolled use of digital tools can lead to an increase in digital addiction tendencies among childre…

The goal of this study is to evaluate if knee immobilization for 10 days following revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) improves knee joint range of motion at 3 months postoperatively compared to standard of care postoperative protocol. Participants will be assigned to one of…

The goal of this study is to see if mandala coloring helps improve state mindfulness, mood and psychological distress in patients undergoing hemodialysis. The study will also compare mandala coloring with free-form coloring. The main questions are: Does mandala coloring improve…

This project focuses on the implementation and preliminary evaluation of Mama Empoderada, a brief 12-week group intervention that is based on a parenting program (Mom Power). The researcher's hypotheses are that: 1. Participants will show high rates of fidelity, acceptability, …