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This prospective, randomized interventional study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smart bed-exit alert system for patients undergoing cataract surgery during the preoperative waiting period. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the smart bed-exit alert system …

This Phase 1 study is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of midomafetamine in healthy adult participants. The study will also assess how the drug is processed in the body and characterize its effects following administration at two dose levels, including evaluation …

The goal of this observational study is to investigate how a standard dose of the drug dexamethasone affects blood sugar levels during and after non-cardiac surgery in adult patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does dexamethasone influence blood sugar level…

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is dedicated to promoting cardiovascular (CV) health and minimizing the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases throughout Europe. As a founding member of the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health (EACH), the ESC is advocating for Euro…

When learning a new skill, much of the improvement comes from small alterations the brain makes with each repetition during practice, but this isn't the only time that improvements are made during the learning process. Individuals also get better at the motor skills during the ti…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Peng's "Fenjin Tuina" works to treat superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome in adults. It will also learn about the safety of Peng's "Fenjin Tuina". The main questions it aims to answer are:Did Peng's "Fenjin Tuina" therapy impro…

Fear and anxiety experienced by children during inhalation therapy (using a nebulizer or vaporizer) are key factors that make treatment compliance difficult and reduce the quality of care. Young children, in particular, may perceive this process as "threatening" due to mask use, …

The purpose of this research study is to understand if receipt of extra prenatal resources from the ED visit improves i) the patient's ability to engage in prenatal services after the ED visit, and ii) how it impacts the patient's pregnancy knowledge and confidence. If participan…

Depression is common among older adults and is often associated with declines in physical and oral health. Non-pharmacological, community-based interventions are needed to support both mental and physical well-being. This study examines the effects of a program combining group-ba…

The goal of this study is to learn about potential reversible effects of combined oral contraceptive (COC) use on the serotonergic brain system. The main question it aims to answer is: \- If COC discontinuation results in an increase in serotonin 4 receptor binding in caudate, p…

This study investigates the effects of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) on the brain and its potential to enhance reading-related learning. Adult participants with a range of reading abilities will receive transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) while they perform a…

The physiological effects of music therapy include creating a behavioral change and changing the mood by reducing psychophysiological stress, pain, anxiety and isolation. Music has the ability to create deep relaxation. It is known to have relieving effects on insomnia. In additi…

The investigators' previous research identified two distinct subtypes of Cognitive Flexibility (CF), termed CF1 (shifting flexibility) and CF2 (strategy flexibility). The present study aims to determine whether these forms of CF can be trained, how they differ, and the extent to …

Migraine is a common neurological disease causing significant disability worldwide, with an estimated global prevalence of 14.4%. It represents a significant individual and societal burden, particularly for working-age individuals, as it can significantly impact work performance,…

1. What is this study about, and why is it required? The goal of this observational study is to learn if anesthesia type (e.g., general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia) affects the safety and efficiency of HoLEP surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Is a parti…

This phase II trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a dietary supplement called resistant potato starch for reducing musculoskeletal symptoms in patients with stage 0-III breast cancer or who are at high risk for breast cancer and are planning to receive treatment with an a…

The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of an expanded virtual reality (VR) intervention designed to help prepare patients for cancer surgery. This study will: (1) assess the investigator's ability to recruit, retain, and engage participants, (2) evaluate how acceptab…

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is now the standard procedure for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis. This patient group is characterised by increased frailty, multiple comorbidities and limited physiological reserve, exposing them to an increased risk of…

Hip pain in the front of the hip is common and can make daily activities and sports difficult. One frequent cause is femoroacetabular impingement, also known as hip impingement. This clinical trial is studying whether adding ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis - a minima…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of minimal-flow sevoflurane compared with high-flow sevoflurane during maintenance of general anesthesia on postoperative emergence agitation in opioid-free pediatric infraumbilical surgeries. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive e…