Browse

Introduction: The C-HEALTH study investigates how environmental and socio-economic conditions affect women's menstrual cycles and reproductive health. Aim: To compare progesterone levels during the luteal phase among women from different socio-economic backgrounds living in ru…

To determine the incidence and grading of IVH among preterm neonates in the NICU. * To identify maternal and neonatal risk factors associated with IVH. * To assess short-term outcomes (mortality, Hydrocephalus, need for neurosurgical intervention, seizures, length of Hospital st…

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an immune-mediated demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system that predominantly affects children. It typically presents with an acute onset of multifocal neurological symptoms, often preceded by a viral infection or, less …

Today it remains a challenge to successfully both halt and induce labor progression. Induction of labor is a common obstetric intervention that 1 in 4 women will experience. The goal of induction of labor is to achieve a vaginal birth, however in almost 40% of first-time mothers …

Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth-most common disorder among older adults 60 years or older. The prevalence of LBP increases with age, with the highest prevalence occurring at 85 years old. Because many older individuals face various age-related life challenges (e.g., comorbiditie…

The goal of this observational study is to detect the long-term risk of a composite endpoint event in adult patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) who are managed with catheter ablation or non-ablation management (including modern drug therapy and/or ICD therapy).

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether two types of breathing training can improve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults. The main research questions are: * Do volume-oriented incentive spirometry (VIS) or diaphragmatic breathing exercise …

The purpose of this study is to implement a clinic-level cancer survivorship care delivery intervention in partnership with community health center clinicians, patients, and community representatives to test effectiveness of the intervention to improve patient and clinician outco…

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare intralesional vitamin D versus intralesional acyclovir in the treatment of plantar warts. It will also learn about the safety of both techniques. The main questions it aims to answer are: which is more effective in the treatment of p…

The objective of this pathway is to establish and evaluate a novel Indigenous-led patient navigator (IPN) program for Indigenous adolescents living with chronic health conditions in Maskwacis, Alberta. Over the last three years a community-based participatory research partnership…

The investigators will conduct a comparative effectiveness randomized clinical trial with two "active comparator" arms. The investigators will evaluate the two current, usual care strategies (higher intensity "telephonic navigation" vs. lower intensity "virtual outreach") for add…

This is a pilot trial designed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention aimed at improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), viral suppression, and engagement in HIV care. The intervention will address behavioral coping strategies, HIV care engageme…

This is a single-arm, open-label, multicenter, prospective quasi-experimental study evaluating the efficacy and safety of extended-release paliperidone in adults with schizophrenia in Bangladesh. The study will assess psychotic symptom improvement using the PANSS scale, monitor s…

Mental health problems in adolescents are on the rise worldwide especially after COVID -19 pandemic. Early detection and intervention should help to reduce the adverse impact of the mental illness on the adolescent. Yet the adolescent may not be able to recognize mental illness, …

The stage at which functional recovery stops during the rehabilitation programme and which is one of the important determinants of the discharge decision is called "plateau". Although the definition of plateau is not clear, it is assessed with scales valid for a specific patient.…

The overall objective is to define the neuropsychological profile of patients with migraine and evaluate its association with: psychological outcome measures (anxiety-depressive symptoms, pain catastrophizing, excessive worry, and coping strategies); the clinical profile of migra…

Huntington's disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by movement disorders, behavioural disorders and cognitive decline. Especially the behavioural and cognitive symptoms of the disease lead to significant disability and burden for patients…

Study Objective: This observational study aims to prospectively investigate to what extent tracheostomy-related complications in children are asymptomatic or associated with symptoms when detected through surveillance airway endoscopy. We also aim at investigating how reliable c…

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of stress ball use during cataract surgery on patients' pain, fear, and satisfaction levels.

This randomized 2×2 crossover trial aims to evaluate the effects of upper extremity range of motion exercises performed with and without deep breathing on respiratory parameters in patients after open cardiac surgery. The study will include adult patients who underwent elective o…