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The purpose of this prospective clinical study is to comparatively evaluate the long-term stability of teeth, physiological tooth mobility, and effects on periodontal tissues of three different fixed lingual retainer materials used to prevent relapse following orthodontic treatme…

The aim of this feasibility, prospective, single-center trial is to compare an intra-oral Photobiomodulation (PBM) via the Caremin650TM device (NeoMedLight) and a transcutaneous PBM via the ATP 38® device (Swiss Bio Innov) in patients treated with radiotherapy or chemoradiotherap…

This multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label trial compares laser fiber treatment with conventional surgery in adults with non-abscessed pilonidal cyst. The main objective is to evaluate the incremental cost-utility ratio of laser fiber versus conventional surgery over 1…

SILENT-LN is a prospective observational cohort study of adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, including participants with no renal involvement, suspected renal involvement, active lupus nephritis, previous lupus nephritis, or inactive lupus nephritis. The study will measure …

Background: Musculoskeletal pain, impaired postural control, and reduced movement quality are increasingly observed among young adults, partly due to sedentary lifestyles and insufficient physical activity. Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) is a physiotherapy-based mind-body a…

This prospective, randomized, single-blind simulation study aims to evaluate and compare the educational efficacy of a hybrid instructional modality-combining point-of-view (POV) video training and structured mental practice (MP)-against standard instructor-led live demonstration…

Enteral nutrition-associated diarrhea (ENAD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal complications in critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition, with a reported incidence of 22.3%-63.1%. Current management lacks a standardized nursing process and relies on individual…

This study looks at how different pain-control methods affect how quickly older adults get out of bed and start moving again after major surgery. Researchers will observe patients aged 65 and older who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. Doctors wil…

Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common spinal disorder causing significant morbidity worldwide, Patients commonly present with neck pain, cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, sensory disturbances, motor weakness, and gait abnormalities. Degenerative changes may involve si…

Evaluate the effect of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy on pain, quadriceps strength, and quality of life in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome

This study will evaluate an educational training program for police officers in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Police officers may arrive at out-of-hospital cardiac arrest events before emergency medical services and may be able to provide early cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automa…

Arthroscopic Versus Open management of lateral epicondylitis elbow (Randomized Control Trial)

This observational study aims to compare salivary Gasdermin E and Granzyme B levels between individuals with periodontitis and periodontally healthy individuals. It will also evaluate the relationships between these biomarkers and clinical periodontal measurements. Saliva samples…

The goal of this observational pre-post study is to evaluate a remote-patient-monitoring-system (RPM-system) integrated within an electronic health record (EHR) system in a real world cohort of approximately 12.000 people with diabetes in an outpatient care setting. The main ques…

This RCT aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel 3D printed reverse twin block appliance in the management of maxillary deficiency in growing patients having class III malocclusion. The clinical outcomes of this appliance will be compared with the conventional reverse twin …

This cross-sectional case-control study aims to investigate the ultrasonographic structural and functional characteristics of accessory inspiratory muscles in individuals with chronic non-specific neck pain and compare them with healthy controls. In addition, the relationships be…

Family caregivers play a central role in providing daily care for patients receiving home palliative care. However, caregiving responsibilities may lead to increased burden, stress, and difficulties in symptom management and care coordination. Mobile health (mHealth) intervention…

This early-stage pilot trial aims to examine the feasibility, tolerability, and safety of Floatation-REST, or Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy via floatation in frontline healthcare workers, first responders, and emergency medical personnel who experience post-traumatic …

This is a multi-center study to explore the positive predictive value of bronchodilation test with portable oscillometry compared to either BDT or BPT with spirometry in asthma diagnosis and to compare it with bronchodilation with spirometry (the current gold standard). In the st…

In this study, we investigate whether training of the posterior thigh muscles with visual feedback on muscle activity is more effective than the same training without feedback. To this end, healthy, physically active adults complete a training programme on a training device twice…