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This study evaluates the use of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (ePPx) following abdominopelvic cancer surgery within the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) network, targeting surgeons and surgical advanced practice providers (APPs).

Postoperative pain following open-heart surgery is primarily caused by median sternotomy, although additional contributors include costovertebral joint stress related to sternal retraction and the presence of chest wall and mediastinal drains during the postoperative period. This…

In this study, we aimed to compare serum PGRN(progranulin) and TNF-α levels in AS patients with healthy controls and to determine the relationship between TNF-α inhibitor use and PGRN levels in AS patients.

This study will compare different combinations of fertility signs (cervical mucus (CM), luteinizing hormone \[LH\], pregnanediol glucuronide \[PDG\], and basal body temperature \[BBT\]) to determine which are most reliable for identifying ovulation and luteal phase length. Thirty…

This project will work closely with patients to design and test a new program that supports brain health in children and youth with childhood-onset lupus (cSLE). The investigators will see how practical and helpful the program is for patients.

This prospective, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial will evaluate whether bilateral ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) reduces postoperative opioid consumption and improves recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, compared with no block.

This goal of the study is to assess the effect of weight gain in patients with achalasia after they are treated. The main question to be answered is if weight gain after achalasia treatment is associated with worsening metabolic status. Patients will be compared between their bas…

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of proprioceptive exercises on balance, kinesiophobia, and functionality after anterior cruciate ligament surgery.

This prospective, non-interventional study aims to investigate the relationship between early oxygen exposure and oxidative stress in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients diagnosed with sepsis or septic shock. Fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂) levels administered during the …

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the role of uterine artery doppler indices and uterocervical angle measurement in prediction of preterm labor .The main question it aims to answer is: Does combination of both uterine artery doppler indices and uterocervical an…

This is a prospective study to assess the burden of existing or hidden cardiovascular (CV) and renal disease in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in a Hong Kong public hospital setting. By implementing a chronic obstructive pulmona…

This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured environmental enrichment (EE)-based early developmental intervention on brain, motor, and cognitive outcomes in preterm infants. Infants born before 37 weeks of gestation are at increased risk for alterations in structural a…

This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of an existing clinical program that teaches families of children with overweight and obesity healthy lifestyle. The design will be unblinded, randomized, waitlist control.

this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of cervical stabilization exercises on cervical pain intensity, upper limbs mechanosensitivity, cervicovertebral angle, and cervical proprioception in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. Conservative interventions such as splinting and manual therapy are frequently used in individuals with mild-to-moderate CTS. Neurodynamic mobilization an…

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) causes chronic oral pain and significantly affects quality of life. Effective treatments are limited and often provide only temporary relief. This prospective N-of-1 study evaluates the effect of an intraoral Essix appliance on pain intensity and sal…

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the real world effectiveness, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes of LAI PrEP with lenacapavir (LEN) versus cabotegravir (CAB) through surveys and interviews. Participants receiving or initiating LAI PrEP part of thei…

People spend approximately one-third of their lives asleep, yet sleep is often underused as an opportunity to support psychological well-being. Contemplative traditions, including Tibetan Dream Yoga, have developed practices that use waking imagination and lucid dreaming to explo…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical, microbiological, and biochemical effects of Morus nigra (black mulberry) mouthwash when used as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing - SRP) in patients with generalized gingivitis. Participan…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether low-flow anesthesia reduces perioperative atelectasis compared to normal-flow anesthesia in adults undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does low-flow anesthesia result in a smalle…