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This prospective observational study aims to identify risk factors for tracheal mucosal injuries caused by orotracheal tube use during the intraoperative period in patients undergoing elective surgeries at the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. The study will recruit patients …

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of Gentle Human Touch applied by fathers during the first hours of life on sucking performance, comfort level, and blood glucose values in newborns at risk for hypoglycemia. Eligible newborns will be randomly assigned t…

This study aims to improve the quality of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans by testing a new imaging method that reduces distortions caused by breathing. During respiration, small movements of the chest and diaphragm can lead to subtle changes in the magnetic field wit…

In this study, the investigators will evaluate the feasibility of the Wellness Program, including patient recruitment, screening and outcome measures, and feasibility of adapting the intervention with older Black surgical patients who endorse clinically significant symptoms of de…

The goal of this clinical study is to determine whether URGO FilmoCream Eczema is effective as a non-steroidal treatment to relieve symptoms of atopic dermatitis. It also aims to evaluate the cream's ability to moisturize, soothe irritation, protect the skin, and promote healing …

Obesity is a health condition caused by excessive accumulation of body fat. This condition is linked to the development of chronic diseases and also places increased stress on the respiratory system, leading to respiratory disorders, exacerbation of preexisting respiratory condit…

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of Lateral crural steal with Columellar strut graft done in Primary Open Rhinoplasty and its long-term sustainability on nasal tip projection and nasal tip rotation.

This study aims to compare the effects of two different exercise approaches on health and well-being in older adults living in residential care facilities. One approach, called "exercise snacking," consists of short and frequent bouts of physical activity spread throughout the da…

This study will examine how two recovery methods-pneumatic compression (PC) applied to the legs and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied to the head-help athletes recover after a 10-kilometer (10K) run. It also aims to find out which methods may help master athl…

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the onset of sensory block between epidural anesthesia and dural puncture epidural (DPE) in patients undergoing elective cesarean delivery. The study also aims to evaluate hemodynamic stability and procedure-related side effects assoc…

The ENDOCARE-SCREEN study is a single-center, observational, cross-sectional screening study designed to assess the prevalence, phenotypes, and determinants of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/MAFLD) in adults with components of metabolic syndrome. …

Shoulder pain from rotator cuff disorders is common, affecting function and quality of life. Many patients in orthopaedic clinics are diagnosed with these conditions. Most do not need surgery and are treated with pain relief and physiotherapy. However, long physiotherapy waitlist…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the sacral erector spinae plane block can provide equal or better pain control than the pudendal nerve block in adults undergoing hemorrhoid surgery. The main question is: Which block offers more effective analgesia and faster recove…

Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in response to environmental allergens, affecting a significant percentage of the world population and reducing quality of life. The pathophysiology is poorly understood, lacking effective treatments. MicroRNAs h…

The aim of this randomized controlled study was to compare the effects of Mulligan SNAG added to conventional physiotherapy with conventional physiotherapy alone and sham SNAG on pain, function, proprioception, and functional performance in individuals with chronic nonspecific lo…

This prospective study aims to evaluate the effect of steep Trendelenburg position and pneumoperitoneum on optic nerve sheath diameter in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and open radical prostatectomy under general anesthesia. Increased intra…

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a non-inflammatory degenerative disease characterized by progressive deterioration of cartilage tissue, synovial membrane, and joint capsule, primarily affecting weight-bearing joints. Individuals with knee osteoarthritis exhibit weakness in the trunk and p…

Primary PC - or training HCT clinicians to deliver PC domains as part of routine practice - is an alternative model of supportive care. We have developed Sentinel, a primary PC intervention for HCT clinicians and patients. This study will assess Sentinel's feasibility and accepta…

This study aimed to compare the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based exercise and traditional exercise methods on selected physiological and cognitive parameters in sedentary individuals. Sedentary lifestyles are increasingly associated with reduced physical fitness and impaired…

This clinical trial tests how well the Women's Engagement for Cancer Awareness, Resources, and Education (WE-CARE) community health forums work to increase breast cancer screening and clinical trial participation for rural and low income women. Despite advances in breast cancer d…