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In collaboration with community-based organizations, this study will focus on increasing RSV vaccine use among Latinos. The study will determine how effective community health worker counseling and text-message approaches are to (1) increase RSV vaccine use among older adults (Mo…

Constipation is seen in patients undergoing orthopedic surgical interventions at rates as high as 23% to 94%. Constipation develops more frequently in individuals undergoing major orthopedic surgical interventions such as lower extremity arthroplasties and lower extremity fractur…

A central venous catheter (CVC) is a thin plastic tube placed into one of the body's large veins, typically in the neck or near the clavicle. CVCs are crucial for administering medications, fluids, and secure blood samples. Although CVCs are an essential tool in healthcare, there…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of scenario-based simulation teaching with virtual technology on dementia knowledge, empathy, communication, and assessment skills among nursing students.

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the Norwegian adaptation of the Big Five intervention (Things You Do; TYD) for individuals with self-reported anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. The study will compare the Big Five intervention with a Gratitude intervention and a wa…

This protocol describes a clinical trial to develop and validate a Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM) for influenza A/Arkansas/08/2020 (pH1N1). The study is designed to determine the optimal infectious dose of the pH1N1 challenge strain for use in future clinical trials eval…

Adequate postoperative pain management is essential for improving patient comfort and recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the external oblique intercostal block compared with port-site infiltration in terms of pain scores and opi…

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of a four-week time-restricted eating (TRE) intervention on autophagy, immune function, and vaccine response to a seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in older healthy subjects.

This is a single-center prospective cohort study conducted by the Department of General Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Xinqiao Hospital). The purpose of this study is to explore and clarify the effects of sialic acid intervention on gut micr…

The aim of this study to describe the utility of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for the diagnosis and management of different respiratory diseases in the neonatal ICU.

This randomized, double-blind parallel pilot study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of two Qualia Iron formulations versus placebo in approximately 40 healthy adults (aged 18+) over a 56-day period. Approximately 40 participants will be randomized to three study arms: Qualia…

The goal of this study is to evaluate whether topical flurbiprofen reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat (POST) and hoarseness in patients undergoing double-lumen tube (DLT) intubation for elective thoracic surgery. The main question is: Does topical fl…

To evaluate the correlation between preoperative ultrasound imaging findings by 3D Color Doppler Ultrasound and the intraoperative severity of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) disorders, in order to assess the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic markers and their utility in predict…

Examining the effects of 1ml of Reishi mushroom extract (1:4 extraction ratio, two hot water extractions and an alcohol extraction), taken daily, 30 mins before bed on perceived sleep quality and stress levels. Sleep quality includes: duration, sleep onset latency, nighttime waki…

Introduction: Recurrent hemarthrosis in hemophilia can cause deterioration of static and dynamic balance in hemophilia. Studies in AwH report decreased dynamic balance, but consistent results regarding static balance are lacking. The causes of the decrease in dynamic balance and …

Examining the effects of MediDrink Platinum+ containing novel protein blend SRP-01 alone or when combined with PeptiStrong on clinical responses in elderly adults with sarcopenia

The goal of the present study is to explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of neurophysiological biomarkers obtained through paired-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) techniques in individuals affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) with and without cognitive decline…

This study is testing different ways of sharing a short, community-informed video about flu and COVID-19 vaccines to see how people respond to it. The video was created with input from Indigenous community members in California and provides information to support vaccine decision…

There are many guidelines on when to start drug treatment, but surprisingly few guidelines on how and when to stop drugs. For example, there are currently no clear guidelines on when to stop preventive medications such as statins in patients in palliative cancer care. According t…

This observational study aims to evaluate the practicality of a novel multifunctional intraoperative blood loss monitoring system in real-world surgical settings. The primary questions it seeks to address are: Using the direct measurement method as the reference standard, what i…