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This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the outcomes of Polyglactin (Vicryl) versus Polypropylene (Prolene) sutures for rectus sheath closure in patients undergoing midline laparotomy. The study will evaluate the rates of incisional hernia, surgical site infection (SSI),…

The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most widely used cognitive screening and monitoring test for neurocognitive disorders in current clinical practice. Its French version was published in 1998 by the GRECO group (MMSE-GRECO). However, some items of this French version…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an AI-based risk notification system integrated into routine clinical care can improve the clinical detection of iron deficiency in adult patients attending Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Hematology/Oncology clinics …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked, recessive, progressive, and degenerative neuromuscular disorder that affects approximately one in 5,000 newborn boys. The established "standard of care" has improved prognosis; however, a causal therapy is not yet available. In 20…

People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes often use insulin pumps to manage their blood sugar during pregnancy. These pumps can help keep blood sugar in a healthy range. However, when people come to the hospital to give birth, they are often asked to stop using their insulin pump and…

The aim of this observational, retrospective study is to evaluate, comparatively, procedural outcomes of APs (Accessory pathway) ablation according to the conduction properties (i.e., manifest vs. concealed) and to assess both short- and long-term outcomes of RFA (RF ablation).

This observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between small bowel ultrasound findings and tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibody blood levels in assessing celiac disease activity. The traditional gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring celiac disease involves an …

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, frequently affecting the knee joint. As the cartilage within the joint wears down, the balance between degeneration and regeneration is gradually disrupted, causing pain during joint movement. Mytocel MSK with AMT (Autologous Micr…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of using virtual reality glasses compared to augmented reality glasses as distraction methods to reduce the dental anxiety and pain in children during extraction of primary molars.

The impact of anesthesia depths on early postoperative neurocognitive complications after total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) remains controversial. In some studies investigating TIVA, anesthesiologists mainly achieve the target depth of anesthesia by adjusting the dose of propof…

Rationale: Of all individuals with diabetes, 19-34% develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime, and nearly 25% of these ulcers result in amputation. Ulcer prevention is often addressed by prescribing orthopedic shoes (OS). However, the effectiveness of OS is highly dependent on the i…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a synbiotic dietary supplement containing botanical extracts and multiple probiotic strains can improve gastrointestinal symptoms and modulate gut microbiota composition in adults diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)…

Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are highly prevalent worldwide, particularly among children living in lowresource settings. (1) These infections pose a significant public health challenge due to their widespread distribution and their impact on vulnerable populations, espe…

Approximately 305,000 people live with a spinal cord injury (SCI) in the United States. Sixty percent of these individuals have tetraplegia, which can cause significant dysfunction of the arms and hands. One of the consequences of SCI is spasticity - involuntary activation of mus…

This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of three non-opioid analgesics (ibuprofen, paracetamol, and tenoxicam) during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). All patients undergoing ESWL will be randomly assigned into four groups …

This prospective observational diagnostic accuracy study investigates the efficacy of dynamic central venous oxygen saturation in predicting fluid responsiveness in septic shock, compared to measurements obtained using echocardiography (VTI) and cardiometry. We will correlate the…

This study aims to bridge the gap between geriatric medicine and surgical oncology. The findings will provide valuable insights into optimizing perioperative care for older adults, enhancing surgical safety, and improving long-term recovery trajectories, thereby supporting a more…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that often affects young adults and is more common in women. In addition to neurological disability, individuals with MS frequently experience frailty, a condition cha…

Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition that can significantly affect quality of life. Low-intensity focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been proposed as a non-invasive therapeutic option, but real-world data remain limited. This retrospective observational study a…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a laparoscopic surgery called Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is safe and works well for adults with a recurrent inguinal hernia (a groin hernia that has returned after a previous operation). The main questions it aims to…