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The goal of this clinical trial is to study if kinematic training based on novel kinematic assessment clasification approach can decrease chronic neck pain and prevent its reoccurance better than conventional kinematic training in adults. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer …

This is a feasibility trial studying anti-PD-1 therapy (Pembrolizumab) among patients with R/M HNSCC, delivered with ultrasound-induced microbubble cavitation, with the goal of optimizing delivery of Pembrolizumab and tumor response to Pembrolizumab. Patients will undergo 3 infus…

The goal of this study is to identify the needs and barriers to accessing and undergoing epilepsy surgery for patients with epilepsy and then to pilot an educational program regarding the social determinants of health and how they can influence surgical rates and epilepsy outcome…

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies, but diagnostic uncertainty may still lead to unnecessary appendectomy in some patients. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of computed tomography (CT) reporting and th…

This study aims to validate a novel real-time algorithm (Presence-IP1.0) designed to detect consciousness from TMS-evoked EEG responses using a reduced electrode montage. Thirty healthy adult participants will undergo TMS-EEG recordings during wakefulness and sleep. The algorithm…

This study investigates the effects of foods enriched with alternative protein sources, including edible insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes, on appetite regulation, satiety, food preferences, and metabolic health in healthy adults and individuals with overweight. The study is…

This research compares two rehabilitation strategies for people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD): Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and Core Stability Exercises (CSE). SIJD is presented as a biomechanical source of low-back, buttock and leg pain caused by altered …

The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the trial feasibility and acceptability of LLM-based chatbot for reducing alcohol use among patients with metabolic alcohol-related liver disease. Specific objectives include: 1. To assess how many MetALD patients…

Prospective, multicenter research study with a split-sample design on semen samples, without intervention, to develop an artificial intelligence platform for the analysis of sperm samples and prediction of their clinical potential, in 500 semen samples, in an in vitro study over …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of HJB647 at two different doses in participants with chronic stable heart failure with reduced or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF/HFmrEF).

Cerebral palsy is a common neurological disorder that is the leading cause of motor disability in children. It causes significant motor impairments, affecting various aspects such as fine and gross motor skills, as well as locomotion, which has a major impact on the quality of li…

Background: Mesh infection after tension-free inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is rare and challenging. When conservative treatment fails, surgery is often required. This study compared clinical outcomes of complete versus partial mesh removal in affected patients. Materials and Met…

This research project, to be conducted at the Institute of Liver \& Biliary Sciences, aims to evaluate the effectiveness of staging laparoscopy (SL) in detecting occult metastases in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) malignancies in the current era of advanced imaging modalities such …

The MNGIE Retrospective Natural History Study is a collaborative study between the University of Cambridge and the University of Bologna. The aim of this study is to better understand the natural history and progression of Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy (MN…

TearCare is an office-based thermal therapeutic eyelid technology cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of evaporative dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction. In this randomized study, TearCare procedures using the TearCare MGX System (study…

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In the care of people with cancer, it is essential to pay sufficient attention to individual care needs and quality of life. One component of non-cancer-directed care, care aimed at addressing symptoms independent of the can…

This is a Phase 1, open-label, single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple dose (MD) study of AIR-001 in participants with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) due to PiZZ genotype.

More and more people are engaging in sports in the mountains, including individuals with heart or lung diseases. At the same time, such diseases are becoming more common in Switzerland. At high altitude, less oxygen is available, which places stress on the body-particularly on th…

This study is a randomized, parallel-group clinical trial with assessor and statistical analyst blinding, conducted at a single center. Participants with stable ischemic heart disease enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program will be randomly allocated to one of two aerobic ex…

Achilles tendon rupture is common, yet the value of popliteal nerve block for postoperative pain control during surgical repair remains uncertain. Despite widespread use, evidence supporting its analgesic effectiveness is limited, and both popliteal nerve block and Achilles tendo…