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This randomized, parallel-group clinical trial evaluates a 12-week adapted CrossFit program versus usual activity in community-dwelling older adults. The primary endpoint is change in Timed Up and Go (TUG) from baseline to 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes include Functional Reach (FR…

This study is using a central, computer-generated simple randomization technique. Participants will be randomly assigned to groups within the constraints of ensuring balanced representation of gender, ethnicity, and race. One-half of the patients are randomized to the decision a…

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a degenerative condition characterized by the narrowing of the space surrounding the neurovascular structures of the lumbar vertebrae, resulting from age-related changes in the intervertebral discs, ligamentum flavum, and facet joints. It commonly causes…

Individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) are at high-risk for several poor functional and clinical outcomes, including suicide. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) is a multidisciplinary, team-based intervention known to improve such outcomes, including suicide risk. However, …

Study in which a zinc oxide fixation device (a product that can help protect the skin) for catheters (polyurethane tubes inserted into a vein) will be tested to reduce catheter-related complications: catheter displacement, skin complications, phlebitis and pain..

There is growing evidence that cancer DNA (called circulating tumour DNA - ctDNA) in the blood is often an early sign that the cancer is likely to return. The aim of this study is to investigate whether treating women who have detectable ctDNA in their blood with a drug called Ca…

This study will compare two topical treatments for melasma. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either triple combination cream (hydroquinone 2% + tretinoin 0.025% + fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%) or 30% metformin gel, applied once nightly for 12 weeks. All participa…

The goal of this clinical study is to find out which way of giving diclofenac sodium provides better pain relief after a planned cesarean section: an injection into the muscle or a suppository given through the rectum. Diclofenac is a commonly used pain-relieving medicine after s…

This study aims to compare the effects of two commonly used anesthetic agents, sevoflurane and propofol, on cognitive function after spinal surgery. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication following general anesthesia, particularly in complex procedure…

This prospective observational study evaluates how head and neck radiotherapy affects oral health over time. Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing standard radiotherapy are followed from before treatment through multiple post-treatment visits. Changes in periodontal healt…

Background Chronic metatarsalgia (CM) causes significant pain and disability, affecting quality of life. Foot orthoses (FOs) including medially wedged designs with a metatarsal pad decrease excessive plantar pressure under the metatarsal heads, which is a suggested risk factor fo…

This study was designed as a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled trial and included 80 patients with rosacea treated at the Department of Dermatology, Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital. All patients received pulsed dye laser therapy (pulsed dye laser system; Cyno…

This clinical trial aimed to compare the 1-year clinical performance of a self-cure bulk fill (Stela Capsules), a dual-cure bulk fill (Fill-Up), and a light-cure bulk fill (Tetric N-ceram bulk fill) in class II dental composite restorations

The goal of this study is to understand the use of point of care (POC) testing devices in primary care offices to help clinicians diagnose and appropriately treat patients who have symptoms of upper respiratory infections (URIs). The study will use the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respira…

Soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2), a decoy receptor of interleukin-33 (IL-33), involved in allergic inflammation. Objectives: This study explored serum sST2 as a biomarker for disease activity and for predicting clinical response to sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) in…

Investigator's aim in this study is to compare the more accessible and low-cost Carotid Doppler USG measurements, which are relatively more difficult to access, costly, and have technical disadvantages, and to demonstrate their superiority over each other in the evaluation of cer…

This study aims to understand how nitroglycerin affects patients with acute heart failure, a condition where the heart struggles to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup and breathing difficulties. Nitroglycerin relaxes blood vessels to ease the heart's workload and ma…

Aims This study aims to improve the way vision is checked and sight loss treated in older adults (65 years or older), who attend hospital following a fall. Background Falling is common in older adults. As the number of older people grows, the number of falls is expected to inc…

The objetive is compare knee joint stability, functional capacity, postural control, activation, and muscle strength of patients undergoing conventional Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction or the conventional Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction + Anterolateral Ligamen…

The goal of this study is to learn if a toothpaste alone and together with mouthwash works to alleviate teeth hypersensitivity in adults. It will also learn about the safety of the product. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does the toothpaste help to improve signs of t…