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Citrin is an aspartate-glutamate transporter in the liver that facilitates the urea cycle pathway for ammonia detoxification via ureagenesis. It is also thought to be involved in liver energy metabolism as a component of the malate-aspartate shuttle. The clinical presentation in …

The goal of the study to see if giving a numbing medicine around the cervix (called a paracervical block) during vaginal hysterectomy with prolapse repair helps people feel less pain and need fewer strong pain medicines afterward. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a frequent complication of the postnatal period but remains underdetected in routine clinical practice. This prospective clinical study, conducted at the high-risk pregnancy clinic of the CHUM, aims to estimate the prevalence of PPD among patients s…

When the subjects are admitted to the department, the researchers will monitor potential biomarkers of gastrointestinal injury before administering enteral nutrition (a small amount of blood is drawn, serum is separated by centrifugation, and the serum sample is frozen for final …

To collect data and samples from participants with cancer who also have invasive mucormycosis, invasive aspergillosis, bacterial pneumonia, or a risk for fungal infection.

This clinical study evaluates the performance of the MultifiltratePro in pediatric mode for Continuous Venovenous Hemodiafiltration (CVVHD) in children. Its primary aim is to assess the efficacy of the MultifiltratePro in paediatric mode, specifically in achieving at least 80% of…

This is a multicenter, single-dose, open-label, parallel Phase 1 clinical study to evaluate the PK profile, safety, and tolerability of GZR4 Injection in subjects with mild, moderate, and severe hepatic impairment.

As ethnic diversity in Britain continues to grow, so do the health needs in a society with many different ethnic backgrounds, including the need for personalised healthcare. Studies show that people from ethnic minority groups are at a higher risk of illness and death compared to…

The aim of this observational study is to investigate the effects of bioidentical HRT over a 1-year period in postmenopausal women receiving transdermal estradiol and, when necessary, progesterone. The main question the study aims to answer is: Does bioidentical hormone replacem…

The systematic inclusion of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in France's neonatal genetic screening (NGS) program, scheduled for September 2025, represents a major milestone in public health. While this screening enables early detection and therapeutic intervention before symptom on…

The goal of this trial is to investigate the effect of freeze-dried table grape powder (FTGP) on psychological distress and gut microbiota in college students. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does FTGP reduce anxiety, depression, and perceived stress? Does FTGP improve…

This study investigates the relationship between Transient Receptor Potential Melastatin 2 (TRPM2) gene polymorphism and Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome expression in patients with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a common autoimmune de…

Middle ear surgery is the most popular procedure in ear, nose and throat surgery. Increased sympathetic stimulation after surgery can activate the sympathetic system, causing hypertension and increased heart rate. As a result of these clinical conditions, hemorrhage can occur, wh…

The purpose of this study is to identify functional vascular changes and clinical factors correlated with the occurrence of short- or medium-term hand ischaemia after arteriovenous fistula creation.

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether new imaging techniques can help us to better understand the cardiac amyloidosis. The disease can be slowed down with various medications (e.g., tafamidis, acoramidis, or vutrisiran). However, treatment is not effective in …

The current work evaluated whether the combination of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and fentanyl provides superior postoperative analgesia to fentanyl alone when administered with hyperbaric bupivacaine.

Urinary tract stones are a common condition affecting the kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra. Uric acid stones represent an important subtype of urinary stones and require different prevention and treatment strategies compared with other stone types. However, accurate identific…

This study aims to examine the effect of dramatic play-based activities on bullying behaviors in preschool children; and to evaluate the effects of these activities on empathy levels and social interaction skills, thereby revealing the moderating role of individual and environmen…

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a long-term inflammatory condition affecting the spine. Patients with this condition can have pain and stiffness in their back and neck. NICE Guidelines recommend that these patients should follow a structured exercise programme with additional …

Hip fractures are common in the elderly and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Effective early analgesia is crucial for facilitating mobilization, reducing pulmonary complications, and improving overall outcomes. Although opioids are traditionally used for p…