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Relief from pain is part of the fundamental human right to health. (1) However, available evidence indicates an increasingly detailed understanding of the pathophysiology of pain and general inadequacy of its treatment.

The study's aim is to examine the effect of using aromatherapy versus acupressure on pain intensity and sleep pattern for children undergoing abdominal surgeries.

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the long-term health of United States military service members who were injured during combat. The main questions it aims to examine are: * How does the severity of a combat injury impact 1) cardiovascular risk, 2) the sympa…

This study aims to compare the effects of three different training intensity distribution (TID) models-polarized, threshold, and pyramidal-on physiological and performance adaptations in recreational distance runners. Twenty-four participants will be assigned to one of the three …

This clinical trial tests how well providing education improves screening for lung cancer in patients with a history of smoking. Screenings may help doctors find lung cancer sooner when it may be easier to treat. Education and counseling may be an effective method to help provide…

Frailty is a common geriatric condition with significantly increased vulnerability to stress and susceptibility of negative health-related outcomes. Sacropenia and impaired cognitive function are two major contributors to frailty. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the co…

Ulcerative colitis(UC) is one of the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Previous studies have demonstrated that more than 60% of IBD patients have sleep disorders, which is emerging as an important risk fact…

The investigators aim to study the effect of SOT in Swiss residents with pulmonary vascular diseases (PVD) defined as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).

New technologies offer significant opportunities to enhance the quality and intensity of care services, amplifying the ability to respond to patient needs through contactless solutions that also contribute to the humanization of care. Their application in patient monitoring can e…

Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the nerves controlling movement, along with those that regulate functions like heart rate and blood pressure (known as the autonomic nervous system, or ANS). Testosterone (T) plays a significant role in brain health and ANS reflex function in non…

This is an open, single-arm, single-center, interventional clinical study. It is planned to enroll 3-6 patients with meningeal metastases from B7H3+ solid tumors and to explore, on a small scale, the efficacy of local injection of allogeneic B7H3 CAR-γδ T cells (3\*107/dose) for …

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the accuracy of Accuhaler tester, Ellipta tester and Turbutester in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main question it aims to answer is: • Do Accuhaler tester, Ellipta tester, and Turbutester d…

This Anchillary project uses a refined technique of ultrasound-guided microneurography of the human cervical vagus nerve, an approach developed by Professor Vaughan Macefield and used safely to-date in 44 prior study participants. The overall goal of this project is to build upo…

To evaluate and quantify changes in the elasticity and shear wave modulus (stiffness) of the median nerve in patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome following osteopathic manipulative therapy.

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of a medication-taking habit worksheet and discussion with a pharmacist in patients who are prescribed a new chronic medication for cardiovascular disease or depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the…

The goal of this trial is to learn whether a culturally and linguistically tailored reminder letter can increase participation in the Flemish Breast Cancer Screening Program among women who previously did not attend screening. The study also examines whether the effect differs be…

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common condition, with 20% of cases progressing to severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), which is associated with a poor prognosis. Early identification of patients likely to progress to SAP is crucial for timely intervention. This study aims…

The goal of this study is to perform a quality control assessment of our local intubation protocol in any newborn infant requiring endotracheal intubation in the delivery room or neonatal intensive care unit at the Department of Neonatology of the University Hospital Zurich. The …

This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to determine the effect of using virtual glasses during IUD application on pain and anxiety. The hypotheses of the study were determined as follows. H1-a: Using virtual glasses during IUD application affects the level of pain. …

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about digital literacy training in adult, Latino patient with type II diabetes. The main question it aims to answer is: Can providing digital literacy training during a hospital admission can help patients with their after-hospital care…