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The number of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients in China is approximately 32.76 million, with a prevalence rate of 2.3%. AF is associated with severe outcomes such as stroke and heart failure. Metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia) are closely linked…

Objectives: This study aims to test whether a mobile app called PortionSize Ed can help adults who have had a recent stroke and also have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes improve their diet. Specifically, we want to see if the app can help people follow a Mediterranean-style diet, …

Abdominal wall closure in highly complex patients is one of the most difficult tasks in abdominal surgery. Repeated laparotomies, enterocutaneous fistulas, loss of the fascial layer and contaminated operative fields may prevent safe fascial approximation, and closure under high t…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the drug Tamsulosin Hydrochloride works to treat urination difficulties after a prostate biopsy in men.The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does Tamsulosin Hydrochloride lower the rate of Acute Urinary Retention (inability to…

This observational case-control study will compare inspiratory muscle function and diaphragm morphology between individuals with shoulder pain and asymptomatic controls. Participants will be allocated into two groups according to the presence or absence of shoulder pain. Inspira…

This clinical study investigates the effects and safety of a topical cosmetic product containing postbiotics (Bifida ferment extract and Pediococcus ferment extract) in women aged 35-60 with visible signs of skin aging. The study is a 3-month, single-center, intra-subject contro…

The aim of this double-blind randomised study will be to compare a fixed-rate prophylactic metaraminol infusion to a fixed-rate prophylactic norepinephrine infusion during elective cesarean section under combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia.

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a clear expander fabricated from 2-mm biocompatible polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) thermoforming material integrated with an expansion screw in achieving dental and skeletal expansion in adolescent patients, …

This study will be conducted at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital (KAUDH). Ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Dentistry at King Abdulaziz University (32-03-25). Inclusion criteria will include healthy and cooperative childr…

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a probiotic complex (containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis B94 and Lacticaseibacillus helveticus R0052) in maintaining gut microbiota homeostasis and supporting physiological and psychological stability among healthy Chinese…

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that is becoming a growing public health problem worldwide, affecting people's lives in many ways. It is characterized by impaired carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism associated with insufficient insulin secretion and/or reduced sen…

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the level of change in post-traumatic stress symptoms in adolescents with traumatic experiences over the course of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents according to Cohen, Manarinno, \& Deb…

This study is a bidirectional cohort study. The investigators conduct a bidirectional cohort study utilizing a database in mainland China, continuously collecting demographics, clinical symptoms, and biochemical characteristics of diagnosed PBC patients. The study aims to analyz…

In this study, the investigators evaluate the potential efficacy of TXA alone and microneedling assisted with glutathione alone versus combination of oral tranexamic acid and glutathione-assisted microneedling in the treatment of melasma

Ectodermal dysplasia is a rare inherited condition that affects structures derived from the ectoderm, including teeth, skin, hair, and sweat glands. Dental findings are often severe and include missing or malformed teeth and poorly developed jaw ridges. These abnormalities can si…

The goal of this observational study is to determine multiomics patterns related to global embryo quality to help overcome the limitations of conventional embryo quality assessment. The main question it aims to answer is: • Do discarded blastocysts that reach the blastocyst stag…

Ethics committee approval was obtained for this study, which was planned as a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-center trial to be conducted in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery between December 2025 and March 2026. Patients eligible fo…

Scapular muscle strengthening combined with core stabilization exercises is an effective intervention for reducing neck pain in telephone operators. Prolonged sitting, forward head posture, and repetitive upper-limb use in this population often lead to scapular dyskinesis and poo…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the Ideomotor Program in healthy older adults living in the community. The main research questions are: 1\) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in improving cognitive function? 2) Is the Ideomotor Program effective in…

This study enrolls patients scheduled to undergo curative surgery for colorectal cancer. Bowel sounds will be assessed preoperatively and postoperatively. By comparing intraoperative variables, the incidence of perioperative complications, reoperation rates, and postoperative out…