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This study aims to develop a novel nursing intervention involving robotic pet companionship to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing spontaneous breathing trials.

Context : Posthectomy is a surgical procedure that concerns around 30% of the male population, mainly in pediatrics. As this procedure is mainly performed on an outpatient basis, the implementation of an enhanced rehabilitation protocol after surgery in pediatrics helps to reduce…

Young adults are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress during the transition from adolescence to adulthood, making them more susceptible to developing persistent substance use. The tobacco industry capitalizes on this vulnerability by using marketing tactics to promot…

The urethra plays a crucial role in maintaining urinary continence. Its complex blood supply is still not well understood. Particularly in the context of urethral pressure. Urethral pressure can be measured by bladder and urethral pressure studies (urodynamic). This study aims t…

Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth-most common disorder among older adults 60 years or older. The prevalence of LBP increases with age, with the highest prevalence occurring at 85 years old. Because many older individuals face various age-related life challenges (e.g., comorbiditie…

This study investigates the anticholinergic burden on patients seen in the Subacute mobile outpatient geriatric clinic in Aalborg, Denmark, between the years of 2024 and 2025. The age demographic in Denmark and multiple other countries is changing rapidly, with more old and very…

SITRAME syndrome is a recently described disease. In the absence of epidemiological data on SITRAME syndrome in France, the National Reference Center for Autoinflammatory Diseases proposes coordinating a database to collect both retrospective and prospective cases of this rare di…

This study examines how searching for health information on the internet may affect stress and emotional well-being in women undergoing infertility treatment. Infertility is a common condition that impacts about 48 million couples worldwide and can cause not only physical challen…

To identify the most common underlying causes of non-inflammatory arthropathy in children presenting to Assiut University Children Hospital for through clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and imaging, in order to improve diagnostic precision, guide appropriate management, an…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if nudge-based interventions and motivational interviewing work to improve influenza vaccination uptake among healthcare workers in China. A two-phase randomized controlled trial will be conducted in community hospitals across China, ta…

This study looks at the potential effects of a new group treatment called "Take Your Sexuality Back", designed for women who have experienced sexual trauma. Investigators will collect information in two ways-through forms that participants fill out themselves and through ECG meas…

To evaluate the depth of sedation, as well as onset, and recovery times, satisfaction of sedation , adverse events associated with Atomized Midazolam \& Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine during procedural sedation in a diverse population spanning from 2 to 60 years old at these three …

A retrospective observational study to evaluate the risk of metachronous advanced colorectal neoplastic (ACRN) among individuals with varying numbers of non-advanced adenomas (NAA) detected during screening colonoscopy

The purpose of this study is to understand how two simple breathing exercise techniques (Liuzijue and box breathing) affect inspiratory capacity and blood pressure in people who were immobilized after a femoral neck fracture. Older adults who sustain a femoral neck fracture are …

Angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is highly prevalent, impairing quality of life and independently associated with cardiovascular events, yet effective treatments are lacking. The endothelin-1 (ET-1)-endothelin receptor (ETR) system is pivotal in ANOCA pathoge…

The study is based on the hypothesis that the integration of biological, psychological, and social factors, according to the biopsychosocial paradigm, allows for more accurate identification of the different stages of the Alzheimer's continuum (AD), facilitating early diagnosis a…

Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal conditions, such as laparoscopic or robotic surgery, has been shown to offer benefits over traditional open surgery. These benefits include less pain after surgery, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications. This study aims to comp…

This study aims to examine whether a physical training program designed based on individual interests can improve exercise adherence and physical fitness among college students, and to explore whether positive affective experience plays a mediating role in this process. College …

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a non-invasive imaging tool that characterizes coronary artery anatomy and provides detailed assessments of plaque morphology, composition , inflammation, and hemodynamics, which have crucial prognostic implications. The FASTTRAC…

This study prospectively observes changes in critical closing pressure (Pcc) and derived hemodynamic parameters in mechanically ventilated distributive shock patients when clinically indicated norepinephrine dose reduction is performed by the attending physician. Pcc is measured …