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The goal of this observational study is to learn about consequences for the child when the mother is treated with rituximab (or other monoclonal CD-20 antibodies) before or during pregnancy. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the infant's immune system effected with …

Plastic particles known as microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of the environment. Human exposure to microplastics occurs through the consumption of contaminated food and polluted air, which affect the intestinal system. Several studies have detected the presence of microplas…

This is a multicentre and multi-national non-pharmacological, uncontrolled interventional study conducted in a clinical practice setting in DKD patients with CKD stages 1 to 3 with moderate or severe risk of renal function decline in chronic treatment with SGLT2i. The main aim o…

This is a prospective, single-center observational study conducted at the Fribourg Cantonal Hospital to evaluate the diagnostic performance of preoperative gastric ultrasound in determining gastric content and volume. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with complete suction of gast…

Postoperative delirium is a sudden and reversible disturbance of mental function, occurring after surgery, characterized by confusion, inattention, and fluctuating mental status, which can manifest as agitation or lethargy. It is a common post-operative complication, especially i…

CLINICAL TRIAL ON THE EFFECT OF SUPERVISED PHYSICAL EXERCISE AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY ON MUSCLE MASS AND BONE DENSITY (OBEFIT STUDY)

Clinical simulation has established itself as an essential methodology in healthcare training, enabling the development of technical and non-technical skills in controlled and safe environments. This study proposes a randomized trial that compares the impact of two learning conte…

This post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) study aims to confirm the safety and performance of the GLOW400 surgical microscope accessory when used in conjunction with the ARveo8x surgical microscope. The study evaluates fluorescence visualization and image quality during standard…

Objective: To investigate the association between preoperative hippocampal glucose metabolism levels and the risk of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and to provide a prospective neuroimaging biomarker for identifying high-risk populat…

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of "Schroth method" and "Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis" for correcting idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the effectiveness of binaural beat stimulation on the autonomic nervous system (ANS), taking into account kinesiophobia related to reinjury and fitness levels in professional athletes with musculoskeletal injuries. The study hypo…

Type of study: Randomized controlled study Investigated Procedure: Artificial Intelligence Software for Polyp Detection in Colonoscopy training Trial participants: Endoscopy trainees during their training with at least one year of training ahead and no previous structured expos…

The UPWARD study is a prospective hypothesis-generating study in individuals with untreated Parkinson's disease (PD) and age-matched healthy controls (HCs). The objective of the study is to characterise disease-driven gastrointestinal (GI) changes that occur prior to initiation o…

This study aims to investigate the effects of neural mobilization exercises on central sensitization and pain characteristics in individuals with lateral epicondylitis. Enrolled participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive routine exercises and ESW…

GASTROBRAIN trial is an international (2 countries) observational, multicenter (15 centers) retrospective cohort study designed to investigate local treatment strategies for brain metastases of gastric and esophageal cancer

This study aims to investigate the educational, occupational, and social challenges experienced by individuals with epilepsy using structured questionnaires developed by the research team. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, people with epilepsy may continue to face diff…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of craniosacral therapy on pain, body awareness, depression, and quality of life in primary caregivers of individuals with special needs. Primary caregivers often experience physical and psychological burden due to long-term caregiving res…

Sacral erector spinae plane block(S-ESPB) has been recently described. Case reports are showing that it is useful in various types of surgery. In case presentations, it has been reported as effective in providing analgesia in the posterior branches of the sacral nerves in pilonid…

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…

Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of progressive hair loss. This prospective single-arm pre-post interventional study aims to assess tissue Janus Kinase 2 (JAK2) expression in patients with androgenetic alopecia by comparing balding and non-balding scalp at baseline, and to …