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Preoperative evaluation of stomach fullness with ultrasound in children who will undergo anesthesia outside the operating room

The objective of this randomized cross-over trial is to assess the physiological effects of three different facemasks for noninvasive ventilation (Nivairo, Visairo, Optiniv) in patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure

CANTOR SING is a pilot single center double blinded randomized study. The investigators will compare the effect of canagliflozin (300 mg daily - intervention arm) vs. placebo (control group) on the FDG aortic uptake in patients with stable CAD (over 60 days post-myocardial infarc…

Over the past 30 years, a high prevalence of eating disorders in sports has been repeatedly documented, yet few preventive measures have been implemented. While most studies explore risk factors through quantitative means, few have investigated how athletes themselves experience …

The study will aim to evaluate the effects of consuming freeze-dried aronia berries as an adjunct to medical treatment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), focusing on anti-inflammatory, respiratory, and biochemical parameters. It will be conducted at a…

Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, and women with children. Structural and social barriers make active leisure time a rare commodity creating a pressing health issue because physical inactiv…

What was the study about? This study tested whether a special training program based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) could help university students improve their knowledge, attitudes, and actual behavior related to contraception. The goal was to see if this method could reduc…

The study investigates the impact of 4-week hydrogen-infused water consumption on various health and performance outcomes. Conducted with healthy young adults, the trial assesses endurance performance, hydration biomarkers, and health-related quality of life. Participants are ran…

The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for chronic pain and depression. The main questions it aims to answer in a later fully powered randomized controlled trial are: * Is an adaptation of mindfulness-based cognitive ther…

Tournament scheduling and environmental factors often require athletes to compete in the morning. Equally due to time constraints, athletes may choose to train in the morning. However, muscle power output and force production, are higher in the mid-afternoon or early evening what…

Medical students frequently experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression due to intense academic pressures. While spending time outdoors in nature is a proven way to reduce these negative feelings, students rarely have the time to do so. This study aims to find out i…

The goal of this exploratory study is to test a mind-body interventional approach for the treatment of chronic migraines. The main goal is to obtain feasibility information on the protocol which has been used in other similar conditions. We will also evaluate multiple measurement…

Background: Intramuscular (IM) injection-related pain and anxiety continue to be common problems in nursing practice. Non-pharmacological interventions such as acupressure are increasingly recognized for their potential to reduce procedure-related discomfort and enhance patient s…

Music therapy is a controlled method of listening to music, utilizing its physiological, psychological, and emotional effects on humans during the treatment of illness or trauma. It is considered active when it involves playing musical instruments and passive when it involves lis…

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of adding slider neural mobilization technique compared to tensioner neural mobilization technique to conventional physical therapy treatment on pain, function, cervical range of motion, hand grip strength…

The goal of this study is to investigate the association between self-reported pain and electrodermal activity and to create an algorithm that detects pain and provides timely alarms for rising pain levels in patients with life-threatening illnesses suffering from persistent pain…

The goal of this study is to understand how children's mobile device usage (smartphones or tablets), including social media use and online games, are related to their mental wellness and mental health, as well as some aspects of their physical activity and sleep. This study is av…

The digestive tract (large intestine) contains microorganisms that digest complex carbohydrates in food to produce chemical substances which are beneficial to human health. The population of these microorganisms in faeces (stool samples) could be used to diagnose the health statu…

An estimated 10-15% of critically ill patients with acute kidney failure in the intensive care unit receive acute dialysis therapy. The majority of these patients initially receive a continuous form of dialysis therapy call continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Prior studi…

The overarching goal of the EPOCH project is to: * Support a broad and robust needs assessment in the haemophilia space in China * Measure the variability in the needs and care provision * Generate outcome data (health economic outcomes and supporting clinical and PRO data) to e…