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The goal of this prospective cohort study is to investigate the contribution of stigma and discrimination due to body size to adverse pregnancy outcomes. We also aim to explore the role of psychological and social factors in this relationship. The specific objectives of this stud…

The purpose of this prospective study is to compare the diagnostic utility of standing (upright, weight-bearing) CT myelography with standard supine CT myelography for the evaluation of lumbar central canal and neural foraminal stenoses. This study aims to determine whether uprig…

Bipolar disorder and unipolar depressive disorder are two chronic mood disorders associated with a significant social impact, even during euthymic phases. Their differential diagnosis remains complex, particularly when bipolar disorder begins with a depressive episode. Identifyin…

Introduction The consumption of antidepressants has increased considerably worldwide, including in Spain. Despite their effectiveness in cases of moderate to severe depression, their long-term use in mild cases is questioned. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dep…

This study assesses the effects of a probiotic or postbiotic on gut microbiome during antibiotic treatment.

Patients Under 12 Weeks Pregnant With a Single Ongoing Pregnancy Attending the EPU Will be Randomly Assigned to Receive Their Personalised Miscarriage Risk Score or Not. The Study Explores Whether Sharing This Score Affects Anxiety and Whether Patients Find the Information Helpfu…

The investigators are examining the role of circulating T follicular helper (Tfh) cells in the induction of the antibody responses. The investigators hypothesize that Tfh cell activation is impaired in Bangladeshi children and that this activation failure is associated with a his…

This study aims to assess the prevalence and severity of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders among patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. The study will evaluate the relationship between neuropsychiatric symptoms and disease characteristics in order to improve early r…

This study aims to develop and validate a preoperative predictive scoring system for surgical outcomes in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) undergoing prostate surgery (including but not limited to transurethral resection of the prostate, laser enucleation, photose…

This randomized controlled trial (RCT) compares the 24-month clinical performance of endocrown restorations fabricated by two digital manufacturing pathways: additive manufacturing using 3D-printed ceramic-filled photopolymer resin (VarseoSmile TriniQ, BEGO) versus subtractive co…

Urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR), the cell-surface receptor for its ligand uPA, plays a critical role in regulating cell migration and invasion-key drivers of cancer progression. This study aims to evaluate a novel uPAR-targeting radiopharmaceutical pair: the diagn…

A triple-blind, parallel group, randomized trial with an allocation ratio of 1:1. Participants randomly allocated into two groups A and B. In group A, nano-reinforced glass ionomer restoration will be utilized while in group B, glass ionomer restoration without nanoparticles was …

This prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate whether intracranial Local Field Potentials (LFPs) recorded from implanted Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) devices are associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study will fo…

Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise among older adults worldwide. However, no study has measured how many calories a Pilates session burns or how hard the body works during it in people aged 60 and over. This information is important for exercise professionals wh…

The Edu:Social School Study 2 is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effects of an 8-week socio-emotional, partner-based empathy-compassion Dyad training program (EmCo) compared with a mindfulness-based training (MBT) and a waitlist control group (WLC) in schoo…

The key to early surgery recovery lies in optimal and immediate control of postoperative pain. Despite standard pain management protocols, lung resection is often associated with acute, neuropathic, or chronic pain, compounded by the side effects of morphine-based treatments. In …

Anxiety is characterized by excessive worry and anticipation of future threats, often accompanied by physiological and behavioral manifestations. Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions worldwide and represent a significant public health concern, p…

Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is defined as an infection of the pulmonary parenchyma that develops in patients admitted to hospital for more than 48 hours and that was not incubating at the time of admission. It represents one of the most common and serious nosocomial infecti…

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between Pes Planus and Piriformis Syndrome. The study will be conducted on individuals aged 18-65 years who are native Turkish speakers, have Turkish reading and writing skills, have been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome,…

The purpose of the study is to understand the biomechanical properties of septal cartilage as well as the cartilages used in nasal reconstruction and to identify them histologically.