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The overall purpose of this study is to better understand human cognition and human epilepsy by working with patients undergoing clinical treatment for pharmacologically resistant epilepsy. The investigators will investigate human cognition by conducting controlled experiments th…

Background: Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare, inherited cancer syndrome. FA causes a range of physical issues. Children with FA may have abnormal features; these may include a small head and eyes and issues with their internal organs. Young adults have a much higher risk of cancer.…

The study population consists of term primigravida women undergoing induction of labor at a tertiary care referral center in Assiut, Egypt.

The goal of this N-of-1 study is to learn about treatment for individual patients who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA,) for which many treatments are available. The treatments are different in how they work, the way they are given, side- effects, and cost. While treatment guideline…

This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of oral tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The study will assess pain, function, and range of motion (ROM) over a 2-year period, with key evaluations at 6 weeks and 90 da…

Drug overdose is a leading cause of death among postpartum women and opioid-related mortality is 4 times higher in the postpartum period when compared to the third trimester of pregnancy. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD; e.g., methadone or buprenorphine) are the recomme…

This study aims to analyze the effects of 4 weeks of low-intensity exercise with and without blood flow restriction (BFR) on pain, fear of movement, catastrophizing about pain, strength, and disability in a population with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. There are two modalit…

Topical carboxytherapy refers to a gel paste that carries non-gaseous carbon dioxide (CO2). It is applied similarly to a face mask. Topical carboxytherapy has been shown to increase local blood flow and can help with wound healing. Few studies have researched how topical carboxyt…

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative carotid Doppler ultrasound parameters, including carotid velocity-time integral (carotid VTI) and corrected carotid flow time (ccFT), for post-induction hypotension in adult patients underg…

The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of two percutaneous stimulation techniques-Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation (PENS) and Percutaneous Electrolysis (PE)-combined with a therapeutic exercise (TE) program for the shoulder joint complex, on pain and functio…

This is a bicentric, prospective, non-pharmacological, randomized study designed to compare the efficacy and safety of awake neuraxial anesthesia with sedation versus general anesthesia in frail patients undergoing elective major laparoscopic or robotic abdominopelvic surgery. A…

This study examines how adolescents with trauma-related symptoms respond to stress and strong emotions. The study assesses brain activity, physiological responses, and behavior during experimental tasks that involve responding to potential threats, regulating emotions, and repeat…

Background: Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is a cornerstone of minimally invasive dentistry and aims to preserve pulp vitality whenever clinically feasible. Teeth with vital pulp show better long-term survival than endodontically treated teeth. However, the success of VPT procedures-su…

This pragmatic randomized controlled study evaluates an education intervention designed to increase patient engagement with Oncology Acute Care (OAC) services among patients being treated for cancer at Parkland Health. Eligible patients will be randomized to either a control (us…

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how patient education surrounding a one-time, consciousness-altering medical intervention impacts the antidepressant response to the intervention in adults with major depressive disorder. In this study, the consciousness-altering m…

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the communication occurring between Black and Caucasian patients and their transplant providers during transplant evaluation consultations and assess relationships between these communicative elements and patient and provider facto…

Procedural pain is inadequately managed in two-thirds of patients undergoing invasive medical procedures. Several techniques exist for managing procedural pain, but they all present implementation challenges and are not without side effects. Therefore, a new, non-pharmacological,…

Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a common complication to cardiac surgery, which is associated to mortality, kidney failure, stroke, prolonged mechanical ventilation and ICU stay. The right ventricle is particularly vulnerable to an increased afterload. By increasing pulmonary …

The purpose of BRIDGES (BReast and Infant feeding Doulas to address Gaps in Education and Support) is to develop, test and disseminate an HIV Doula education and support program to improve maternal/child health outcomes and reduce perinatal transmission.

This pilot study will test how Fermented Papaya Preparation (FPP) impacts overall TEWL of areas that commonly display diminished barrier function, such as the skin from face, arms, and hands. Areas of diminished barrier function are defined as those not visible to the eye but ide…