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Asthma constitutes a major chronic noncommunicable disease, globally it affects about 300 million people and the incidence has been steadily increasing in recent decades; it affects about 10% of children and is the leading chronic disease in childhood. The microbiota constitutes …

Severe pain associated with thigh and knee fractures makes the positioning for regional anesthesia a challenge. Different modalities to make patient pain free for spinal positioning, post op analgesia and patient satisfaction including supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block (S-FIB) a…

The goal of this research study is to develop and test a website to help primary care providers (PCPs) discuss the pros and cons of mammography with women aged 75 and older and to help participants make decisions about mammography.

Community mobility is critical for living independently and engaging in one's community. It is especially important for people in their early adult years, as this is often a time of transition to employment and living independently. Community mobility can be particularly challeng…

The goal of this two-group randomized trial is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remotely-delivered health coaching intervention offered in conjunction with usual care for patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic low back pain who present to the emergency …

The goal of this stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial is to assess the impact of a laboratory test overuse intervention bundle on laboratory test utilization in 6 health authorities (16 hospitals) in British Columbia. The main question it aims to answer is if the intervention b…

This study is looking at two new parameters, aSID and ChU, to see if these can help physicians to distinguish between different causes of low sodium levels (hyponatremia) in Patients taking a medicament against high blood pressure (thiazide). Researchers also want to see if using…

This study investigates the effectiveness of a task-oriented writing intervention in improving writing performance among preschool children. The intervention is designed to enhance early writing-related abilities through structured, goal-directed writing tasks that reflect functi…

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the dissemination of the Go Sun Smart Georgia (GSSG) program with Georgia worksites and learn whether the intervention changes the employees' sun protection behavior in outdoor workers in Southwest Georgia. The primary aim is to ass…

The goal of this study is to ensure that pregnant patients have the resources and support needed to access Prenatal Screening \& Diagnostic Testing (PS\&D) in an informed and evidence-based fashion by developing an innovative digital tool to support patients' decision-making and …

The goal of this study is to evaluate the proportion of assertiveness difficulties in Tourette syndrome. Participants will complete several e-questionnaires (on assertiveness, Tourette severity, quality of life, self-esteem and comorbidities like depression, anxiety...).

The aim of this project is to start a biological and clinical collection of patients presenting autoimmune, dysimmune or auto-inflammatory dermatological diseases. This collection will provide appropriate biological samples to identify new biomarkers and to be accessible to the m…

The objective of this open-label, randomized, crossover clinical trial is to determine the effect of consuming 15 ml of organic apple cider vinegar on glycemic variability, measured by the coefficient of variation of glucose, in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The main ques…

This study aims to identify moderating variables that modify satisfaction with physical activity practice throughout the menstrual cycle (MC) in women with and without multiple sclerosis (MS) during High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and strength training sessions, and to co…

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test a disease-tailored, mindfulness-based intervention (Mindful Self-Compassion for Lung Cancer; MSC-LC) in adults diagnosed with lung cancer who are experiencing stigma. The current project seeks to: * Evaluate preliminary evidence f…

Transfusion medicine is closely linked with safe surgery. Transfusion Camp is a multidisciplinary educational project aimed at improving transfusion medicine knowledge in physicians. The course has been piloted in Rwanda, showing improvement in participant knowledge and confidenc…

The main objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of the application of the dry needling technique on the activity of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. The evaluation of the effects of the application of the dry needling technique will be carried out in su…

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of PRATICAdr 2.0, a web application facilitated by a Return-to-Work Coordinator (RTW-C), with a focus on reducing sick leave duration and preventing relapse in individuals with CMDs. PRATICAdr 2.0 designed to enhance collaboration among…

The main purpose of this study is to assess the effect of carbamazepine on the amount of orforglipron in the bloodstream and how long it takes the body to get rid of orforglipron when given orally in healthy study participants. The safety and tolerability of orforglipron and carb…

After concussion, many individuals experience vision-related symptoms such as blurred vision, difficulty reading, and discomfort in visually stimulating environments, which can interfere with return to work, school, and daily activities. Oculomotor rehabilitation (OMR) is used by…