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The goal of this observational study is to learn whether heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) in the upper esophagus is associated with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in adults undergoing a medically indicated gastroscopy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the pres…

The project endeavours to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a psychoeducational training intervention for professional burnout and related psychological variables among both medical and non-medical workers in Ukraine during wartime. A secondary aim is to assess the…

The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Stress Management Training (SMT) program in reducing stress levels among caregivers of individuals suffering from methamphetamine ("ice") addiction and methamphetamine-induced psychosis. Caregivers of patients w…

This study will be conducted on women of reproductive age diagnosed with idiopathic overactive bladder who either do not want to use drug treatment or cannot tolerate it due to side effects. Our aim is to examine the effects of a treatment method called transcutaneous tibial nerv…

This is a non-invasive brain stimulation and neuroimaging study that will examine how activity in the medial prefrontal cortex influences reward processing, particularly positive savoring, in individuals with depression. The central question is whether modulating medial prefronta…

1. Study population:It is applicable to male participants with genetically confirmed and clinically confirmed Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), aged between 6 and 10 years. 2. Research period:The main research period of this clinical study is one year. Participants were tested d…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of auricular acupressure (ear seeds) combined with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in psychiatric inpatients (both male and female, aged 18-65) who are forced to abstain from smoking d…

The GENOPHEN study aims to explore the links between the genome, metabolomic profile, and clinical phenotype in adults with early-treated PKU.

This study investigates whether near-infrared light therapy can acutely improve ankle dorsiflexion mobility and hamstring flexibility, two factors associated with sports injury risk. Healthy adult students will complete three randomized conditions: a control session, a 10-minute …

Myocardial strain analysis provides additional and valuable information about left ventricular function, particularly in the perioperative setting with its dynamic changes in ventricular load conditions. This allows for earlier risk assessment and, if necessary, the initiation of…

The investigators will use implementation methods to develop better breastfeeding support for patients with gestational diabetes as a way to prevent type 2 diabetes.

The goal of this study is to learn if integrating a chatbot into an existing 12-week smartphone-delivered behavioral weight loss program is feasible and effective for weight loss among young adults. Researchers will compare a standard behavioral weight loss program for young adul…

This clinical trial is intended for patients awaiting an interventional bronchoscopy procedure where the use of a cryocatheter is considered. This type of catheter is already used in clinical practice for the treatment of certain types of bronchial obstructions, including tumors,…

Heel Spur Syndrome (HSS), is a pathology characterized by chronic inflammation and degenerative changes that affect approximately 10% of adults. Although many patients respond to conservative care, about 30% experience persistent pain. Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) is a well-…

This study examines the environmental impact of two common treatment pathways for hand fractures (metacarpal shaft fractures): surgical and non-surgical management. Healthcare contributes significantly to climate change, and orthopedic surgery in particular generates substantial …

Surgical site infections are among the most frequent complications after abdominal surgery and are associated with impaired wound healing, prolonged hospital stay, additional treatments, and increased healthcare costs. Closure of the subcutaneous tissue before skin closure is com…

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of foot core exercises on lower extremity muscle strength, viscoelastic properties, functional parameters, foot and ankle posture, balance, and the morphological characteristics of periarticular structures of the foot …

This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of Painhunting therapy, a brief structured psychotherapy, for adults with depressive symptoms following adverse life events in Kazakhstan. Eighty-four participants with a history of at least one adverse life event docu…

This interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an office worker's program in reducing low back pain and improving physical and psychosocial outcomes among office employees. The primary objective is to determine the effects of the intervention on pain, lumbar post…

This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of applying CEUS as imaging guidance for planning RT and predicting RT response. The investigators will determine if US-CT/MRI fusion is feasible and if tumor vascularity and pressure from CEUS can be used to reflect/predict the RT r…