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ABSTRACT Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease characterized by the inability of the body to adequately exchange gases, resulting in progressive shortness of breath that can form secretions and compromise the performance of daily activities. COPD is reported a…

Secretome treatment for facial rejuvenation

While the benefits of flexibility exercises for office workers are well known, there is no randomized controlled comparison to determine whether these exercises can be delivered more effectively and safely by a specialist or by an automated artificial intelligence algorithm. Furt…

The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether human-centered nursing care lowers emotional distress and improves quality of life for people who are awake during thyroid thermal ablation. The procedure uses local anesthesia, so participants remain awake and may feel tense. Hu…

This preliminary clinical study evaluates the safety and initial efficacy of a novel therapy called Plasma-Activated Saline Solution (PASS) for bladder cancer patients. The study involves a one-week course of PASS administered via bladder infusion in five pre-surgical patients, u…

The aim of this study was to develop an Ostomy Management Skills Discharge Checklist and to prospectively compare individuals who received this list with those who received standard discharge training to monitor its impact on ostomy compliance and quality of life. The study hypot…

This observational study investigates the prevalence and severity of disordered eating behaviors in adolescents aged 11-17 years with celiac disease. Participants complete validated self-report questionnaires (Youth Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, YEDE-Q, and Parent Ea…

Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a condition where the big toe deviates toward the other toes, often causing pain, difficulty with footwear, and decreased quality of life. Surgery can correct the alignment of the big toe, but during recovery the toes must be supporte…

This study assesses patient perspectives on the interest in, feasibility, and acceptability of an Integrative Oncology Program for patients at USC NCCC and HC3 Women's Clinic.

The aim of this study is to evaluate how accurately transitional vertebrae can be identified using routinely employed clinical imaging methods, including thoracolumbar direct radiography and lumbar MRI with axial and sagittal sequences. The study also seeks to determine how anato…

Inpatient general medicine attendings will be randomized to have an LLM feature turned on to provide a draft of an off-service handoff within Carelign (an EHR-adjacent provider communication tool). Providers who have access to this feature will be clearly instructed that if they …

The aim of this study is to explore the ability of the non-invasive device ODI-Tech® to monitor changes in microvascular blood flow in patients with lower limb ischemia undergoing the procedure percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Microvascular data from patients and heal…

This multi-centre, mixed-methods cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an edge artificial intelligence (AI)-based augmented reality (AR) training and assessment system for improving hand hygiene knowledge and practice across healthcare a…

Study The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the effects of a multi-intervention approach, including Kegel and Tai Chi exercises, on quality of life, self-efficacy, and urinary incontinence severity in postmenopausal women. Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer:…

In this study, an open healing oral restoration membrane was used for site preservation in the esthetic area after tooth extraction to maintain the space for tooth extraction and bone formation. Clinical observation and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) were used to comprehens…

This study will evaluate frailty, nutrition, sarcopenia, and psychological health in people waiting for a liver transplant. The purpose is to understand how these factors affect outcomes before and after transplantation. By identifying patients at higher risk early, the study aim…

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a common condition that can affect physical and mental health. Current treatments do not work for everyone, and new approaches are needed. This study is investigating whether taking a probiotic supplement (a type of "good bacteria") can help reduce …

MTAP deletion frequently occurs in osteosarcoma, and PRMT5 has been identified as a synthetic lethal target for cancers with homozygous deletion of the MTAP gene, making it a promising target for anti-tumor drug development.This study aims to evaluate the overall status of MTAP d…

Adhesive Capsulitis causes a progressive tightening of the glenohumeral joint capsule, restricting both active and passive movements and resulting in functional impairments. Joint mobilization is an essential component of physical therapy for managing adhesive capsulitis. Two new…

Upper cross syndrome is a common postural dysfunction that is caused due to alternating tightness and weakness in the opposite muscle groups of the neck, shoulders and upper back which results in abnormal postural deviations. The aim of the study will be to compare the effects of…