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This observational study will analyze data already collected by the investigators as part of their routine clinical practice from patients with acute respiratory failure (ARF) treated with mechanical ventilation. The study itself does not require any specific intervention. Mecha…

In this study the investigators aimed to explore the antibiofilm effect of fluoride varnish loaded with titania nanoparticles synthesized from moringa oleifera leaves extract vs conventional fluoride varnish in multibracket fixed orthodontic patients.

The goal of this observational study is to follow all patients implanted with extravascular implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (EV-ICDs) in Belgium throughout the lifetime of the devices. The main goal of the study is to keep track of: * all parameters of the device * compl…

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a widely performed procedure for the management of chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis. Despite being minimally invasive(1).Postoperative coughing, in particular, is a frequent complication that can increase venous pressure, di…

To fill in the "Brief Summary" field, you need to provide clear, easy-to-understand information about the study for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Here's a suggested summary: This study compares the dosimetric features and clinical effects of body gamma knife and …

The demand for safe and effective sedation during spinal anesthesia has increased in recent years, particularly in ambulatory and minor surgical procedures. The ideal sedative agent should provide adequate anxiolysis and comfort, maintain cardiorespiratory stability, and allow ra…

Skin ageing is intricately linked to collagen degradation caused by internal and external factors. External factors contributing to ageing include ultraviolet rays, smoking, heat, and air pollution, and follow a distribution across the body according to the level of exposure. Whe…

One of the standard treatment methods in individuals with thumb osteoarthritis (OA) is exercise. Combination therapy options involving these exercises can be applied to patients. It has been demonstrated that high-intensity laser therapy is effective in terms of pain and function…

This study will develop and evaluate a mobile-based co-design intervention (CesiKids) to enhance psychosocial resilience in hospitalized adolescents aged 12-18 diagnosed with cancer. The program will be created using Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory and designed in coll…

We aim to investigate the effects of adding scapular stabilization exercises to the extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) protocol in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis on pain, muscle strength, functional status, and quality of life.

Comparative study between modified miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expander and modified rapid palatal expander in molar distalization using CBCT.

Background: Approximately 60-84% of patients undergoing craniotomy experience moderate to severe pain within 48 hours postoperatively, with posterior fossa craniotomy patients experiencing more severe pain. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a type of posterior fossa surgery. T…

Periodontitis (gum inflammation) is a common disease worldwide. This study aims to investigate a novel biomarker, a protein called Mitofusin-1 (Mfn1), in saliva that may be associated with the severity of periodontitis and response to treatment. The study will include periodontal…

ACTIVE is a prospective, single-arm, phase I/IIa study examining an active surveillance strategy for small, screen-detected, luminal breast cancer. Patients aged 70 or older with clinical stage I ER+/HER2- breast cancer are eligible. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if…

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether the method of transfer to the operating room can reduce preoperative anxiety and postoperative emergence delirium in male children aged 3 to 7 years undergoing elective adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy. The main questions…

This study is to assess the impact of sanitary pads infused with active oxygen and negative ions on episiotomy pain, wound healing, and postpartum physical symptoms in primiparous women. Participants will be randomly allocated to either the intervention group, utilizing active ox…

This study aims to evaluate the expression characteristics of PHGDH in tumor tissues based on the clinical data and pathological tissue samples of colorectal cancer patients who have previously received immunotherapy, and to analyze its correlation with patients' clinical feature…

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effect of Near-Infrared (NIR) vein visualization technology on patient comfort, procedural pain, and nurse-patient trust during peripheral intravenous catheterization in lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Lung cancer pa…

Background: Effective self-management of hypertension (HTN) is the key to adequate blood pressure control. The self-management education for patients with HTN has not been widely provided in Huayuan County, Western Hunan, China. Health coaching is a goal-oriented, client-centered…

The objectives of the study were to investigate effects of foods prepared in palm oil blended with canola oil containing surfactants and green tea extract on postprandial triglyceride levels in healthy volunteers. There were 22 subjects in the study. They were divided into 2 grou…