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Cannabis Abstinence and Neurocognitive Assessment in Adolescence

The increasing prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) among older adults, coupled with high overdose rates and cognitive impairments associated with opioid use, highlights a critical gap in addiction treatment. Cognitive impairments can persist despite treatment and negatively i…

The goal of this fully decentralized, randomized controlled trial is to compare the efficacy of two educational interventions for individuals with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1). The primary objective of the study is to determine which intervention leads to higher rates of evidenced-b…

This study aims to study the clinical effects of Energy Healing using fMRI and determine its application to Fibromyalgia patients. We also want to find out how active Energy Healing compares to sham Energy Healing in terms of brain connectivity and pain interference scores.

This prospective cohort study investigated the relationship between oral malodor and olfactory function in adults with generalized periodontitis. A total of 101 patients were evaluated before and after routine nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Volatile sulfur compound (VSC) levels…

Information, education and communication about contraception are essential to enable all people to make informed and responsible decisions about their lives. Despite the introduction of compulsory sex education in schools and the national sexual health strategy, the rate of volu…

This study evaluates a smoking cessation intervention (CONNECTing to LungCare) for improving shared decision-making conversations about smoking cessation and lung cancer screening between patients and providers. Shared decision making is a patient care model in which providers of…

This investigation will be a prospective, longitudinal clinical trial to study the clinical performance of a new monolithic, 3D shaded zirconia material for computer assisted design and computer assisted machining for chairside restorations. The restorations will be evaluated for…

Therapeutic repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression is well-supported, with multiple protocols approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and global efforts aimed at boosting its antidepressant effects underway. However, there exists an …

The goal of this naturalistic single case series design is to investigate if an adapted Narrative Exposure Therapy protocol can be effective, is feasible, and acceptable for adults with a mile learning disability. Participants will be complete three baseline sessions before taki…

The effect of osseodensification versus conventional implant site preparation on implant stability for tapered and cylindrical dental implants.

The objective of the study is to investigate the clinical validity of tau-PET with \[18F\]RO948 vs. amyloid-PET in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or mild dementia

This study was conducted to determine the effect of Laughter Yoga-Based Mental Health Enhancement Training, applied to mothers of children with special needs, on the burden of care, positive mental health, perceived stress, and salivary cortisol levels.

Unfractionated heparin (UFH) and low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) provide anticoagulation through their anti-Xa and anti-IIa activity. This anti-IIa activity can lead to an overestimation of argatroban's activity when switching to an anti-IIa anticoagulant such as argatroban.…

An Exploratory Study to Establish the Dose, Safety and Pathogenicity of a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Challenge Strain (BA.5) in Healthy Participants 18 to 40 Years of Age

Type I interferon (IFN-I) production is triggered by the detection of viral molecules, such as strands of viral RNA or DNA, by receptors known as PRRs (Pattern Recognition Receptors) present on many cell types. These interferons are secreted in minimal concentrations but can acti…

Although the NUSS technique has become the standard minimally invasive procedure for correcting this deformity, there is a lack of comparative data between the classic and modified NUSS techniques. This research aims to fill this gap by comparing these two methods in terms of var…

Resistance exercise training (RT) is a key component of health related exercise programs. However, an accurate specification of RT load prescription is essential for effective and safe achievement of training aims. Proper specification of exercise intensity might be the most crit…

The vagus nerve (VN) plays a crucial role in regulating vital functions (heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and immune response) and maintaining communication between internal organs and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted the therapeutic potential of VN stimulation (V…

The study will be conducted to determine the effect of showing fetal images to high-risk pregnant women on pregnancy stress and sleep quality. The study was conducted at Adana City Training and Research Hospital between November 2024 and May 2025 using a randomized controlled, i…