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This study evaluates the effectiveness of a community-based social connection intervention program (SCIP) designed to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve cardiovascular and brain health among older adults living in rural Ecuador. Loneliness and social isolation are…

To evaluate the user confidence in the confirmation of correct counts using a novel device and to assess clinical usability of the device during surgery.

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of AP-Brain on cognitive function at varying dosages in healthy younger adults with self-reported attention problems. The main question it aims to answer is what Change from baseline to Day 56 between AP-B…

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a chlorhexidine antimicrobial barrier cap in patients requiring hemodialysis treatment to the standard hemodialysis caps currently used within the Metro North Kidney Health Service. The main questions to answer are: * Study Feasibil…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a conditional social transfer works to improve rates of complementary breastfeeding. It will also learn about the impacts of social transfers on maternal and child health and development. The main questions it aims to answer are: * …

This is a prospective, single-arm, open-label, pilot clinical study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical 10% high-concentration 35 kDa hyaluronan (HA35) gel in subjects with mild gingival recession and chronic periodontal inflammation. Eligible participants will apply t…

This study aims to determine if combining the treatments of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) will better help persons with stroke who have difficulty lifting their toes. As part of the treatment, subjects will receive elec…

Root canal preparation in endodontics poses significant challenges, particularly in curved canals of mandibular molars, where accurate preoperative assessment using CBCT imaging is crucial to avoid iatrogenic errors and improve treatment outcomes. This study aims to develop and e…

Severe functional constipation associated with a pathological increase in rectal volume, with or without colonic dilation, is known as megarectum. In the absence of an organic cause, megarectum is called idiopathic. This condition can begin at birth, in childhood, or in adulthood…

Interventional pain management for back and neck pain is widely used, but the indications and relative merits of these techniques rest subject to discussion. This study aims to identify prognostic criteria for patients who might specifically benefit from interventional pain manag…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding scheduled home-based rehabilitation to clinic-based rehabilitation improves walking ability and daily activities in people aged 40 to 50 with sub-acute stroke. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does adding home exer…

①Research objective: In a small sample population, through the pre - experimental method, explore and evaluate the effect of Guanxinning tablets on the coronary microcirculation after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in patients with acute ST - segment elevation …

This single-center, randomized, single-blind, 2-period crossover interventional study will evaluate whether exposure to a pleasant food odor 10 minutes before a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) modifies glucose homeostasis in adults with different metabolic phenotypes. Par…

Depression is a significant problem in care partners of people living with dementia; despite the expansion of options for accessing evidence-based treatments, most care partners of people living with dementia are not screened for depression and do not receive treatment. The objec…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, affects brain energy metabolism in healthy adults. Researchers want to find out if taking NR by mouth for 2 weeks can raise the balance of two related brain chemicals called NAD+ and…

The primary objective of this study is to prospectively determine and precisely estimate the incidence of Internal Anal Sphincter (IAS) Injury at 12 months following colectomy with Transrectal NOSE.

Neck and/or shoulder pain is increasingly reported among school-aged children and may affect their physical activity, daily life, psychological well-being, and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a school-based physical activity and education intervention …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient navigation programs designed to reduce barriers to cancer screening and improve healthcare experiences for adults living in Chicago. Participants will be asked to complete two surveys: the first survey shortly after the participant…

This research study is testing a decision aid to help patients think through whether to have sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can be a difficult decision for some patients because the potential benefits and risks may not be clear. This s…

Bone defects following primary musculoskeletal tumor resection are frequently reconstructed using structural allografts. Allograft availability is limited, and intraoperative waste due to oversized graft selection remains a practical challenge in orthopedic oncology. Accurate pre…