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The goal of this study is to examine how regular dairy intake affects body weight, body composition, and metabolic health in overweight and obese adolescents (ages 15-18) and older adults (ages 60-80) over six months. We are inviting eligible individuals to participate in this st…

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the effectiveness and implementation outcomes of the optimized Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) in District Health Centres. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do the implementation strategies - patient engagement…

Dysphagia is a frequent complication following stroke, with an estimated prevalence of 42%. One training modality which have been implemented in both hospitals and municipalities for alleviating dysphagia are oral neuromuscular training devices. These devices are hand-held acryli…

This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness and safety of topical tacrolimus 0.03% and crisaborole 2% in patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis over 8 weeks. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting quality of life, and steroi…

The primary objective of this protocol is to develop a comprehensive, multicenter international prospective registry to capture long-term clinical outcomes for adult patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-coated balloons (DCB) for de novo coronary …

This study will examine whether addition of dexmedetomidine or clonidine (two alpha-2 adrenergic agonists) will improve the comfort of patients during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. When added to standard spinal anesthesia consisting of bupivacaine (a local anesthetic) …

This study is to investigate the physiological mechanism of oxytocin system stimulation using 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as a physiological tool (acute oxytocin releases), not as a medication. This study seeks to test whether the oxytocin response after MDMA adminis…

Migraine is a common, disabling neurological condition characterized by severe, often unilateral pain accompanied by sensory symptoms like nausea and photophobia. Its pathophysiology involves activation of the trigeminovascular system, neuro-inflammation, and nervous system sensi…

Sarcopenia is a progressive condition common in older adults and is characterized by loss of muscle strength, muscle mass, and physical performance. It is associated with an increased risk of falls, disability, reduced independence, and poorer quality of life. Nutritional interve…

This is a prospective, cross-sectional observational study designed to evaluate the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) as a screening tool for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) risk in a pediatric dental setting. Children aged 8-13 years will be classified as low- or high-risk fo…

Incisional infiltration is the simplest, safest, and most effective anesthesia method for preventing incision pain after laparoscopic surgery, but even using long-acting local anesthetics, the effectiveness of postoperative analgesia can only last for a relatively short period of…

Chronic non-specific neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting a large proportion of the population worldwide. It is characterized by persistent neck pain lasting more than three months without a specific underlying pathology. Many patients experience ongoing symp…

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the safety, cost-effectiveness, and patient recovery of two different surgical positions for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in adults aged 18 to 70 years who have kidney stones larger than 2 cm. The main questions it aims to answ…

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of intraoperative instrumental music and operating room noise reduction on anesthetic and analgesic requirements in pediatric patients aged 3-18 years undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia. A t…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different frequencies of transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) can reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption in adults undergoing abdominal or urologic surgery. It will also evaluate the effects of tVNS on recover…

This study aims to investigate whether and how virtual reality travel (VRT) can reduce loneliness among older adults. It will utilize a mixed-methods research design that combines an randomly assigned experiment with follow-up semi-structured interviews. This is a pilot study an…

The goal of this observational retrospective study is to to evaluate treatment satisfaction with sildenafil oral suspension in patients with mild-to-moderate ED who were previously taking orodispersible sildenafil. The secondary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and side eff…

This study aims to compare the efficacy (in terms of vein clearance) and safety of Nd:YAG laser combined with injection sclerotherapy versus diode laser combined with injection sclerotherapy in the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasias using the Cryo-Laser and Cryo-Scl…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions caused by compression of a nerve at the wrist. It can lead to numbness, tingling, pain, weakness, and difficulty performing daily activities. Although nerve conduction studies are widely used to confirm the diagnosis and…

This observational study aims to evaluate the levels of specific biological markers-Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein (PTHrP), RANKL, and Osteoprotegerin (OPG)-in the gingival crevicular fluid of individuals with different gum health conditions. The study includes a total of 81…