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Malnutrition in women of reproductive age remains a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Malnutrition during pregnancy affects foetal growth with a tendency of the exposed infants to also develop it. The interaction of the mother with the infant shapes the seeding a…

This study is open to people between 18 and 65 years of age with opioid use disorder. Opioid use disorder is also called opioid addiction or opioid dependence. People can join the study if they currently take a medicine called buprenorphine. People with opioid dependence can act …

Breast surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide. Pain after surgery is an important issue because it affects recovery and mobility. It can also increase the risk of breathing problems. Although opioids are effective for pain relief, they can cause side eff…

Pruritus is one of the common symptoms and complaints in hemodialysis patients. The studies reviewed demonstrated that a number of nonpharmacological interventions are effective in relieving pruritus in hemodialysis patients. Among these interventions, moisturizers were found to …

This pilot study is a randomized, double-blinded controlled trial of adult participants with chronic, moderate to severe bothersome subjective tinnitus. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active auricular stimulation device group or a sham-control group.Both grou…

This study is researching an experimental drug called ALN-APOC3 (called "study drug"). The study is focused on participants who have dyslipidemia (abnormal amounts of fats in the blood, including triglycerides and cholesterol), but who are otherwise healthy. The aim of the study…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) can influence shoulder motion, muscle strength, and scapular positioning in young adults with Scapular Dyskinesis Type II. This study will also compare INIT with a convent…

Ultrasound-guided Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane (RIFP) Block is performed by injecting local anesthetic deep between the 7th rib and the costochondral aspect of the rectus muscle. It provides blockage of both the anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of T6-T10/11 and analgesi…

The goal of this quasi-experimental educational study is to learn whether AI-generated post-consultation feedback in social robotic virtual patient interactions improves medical students' clinical performance in medical history-taking. The main question it aims to answer is: Can…

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant in the treatment of partial-thickness wounds caused by moisture (MASD) compared to usual wound care treatment. Methodology: RESEARCH DESIGN: A randomized controlled multi…

This is an observational study that will serially collect 10 plasma samples over the course of 9 weeks from the same individuals to assess fluctuations in blood biomarker results.

The goal of this clinical trial in adult patients diagnosed with upper extremity lymphedema is to test the safety and effectiveness of small, wearable sensors that may be able to measure lymphedema. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Do these sensors detect lymp…

This study proposes a three-arm randomized-controlled trial (RCT) that evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of combining a mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) and open-label placebo (OLP) treatment for individuals with chronic pain. Individuals with chronic pain will be recrui…

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an orphan condition with no interventions proven effective in large-scale clinical trials. In-person clinical evaluations are required to make a CRPS diagnosis and determine study eligibility, making recruitment for CRPS trials challenging…

Research has shown that for women who are undergoing pelvic radiation therapy, fatigue is a common side effect. Fatigue that occurs during radiation therapy can make it harder to perform daily living activities. While there are studies that recommend exercise as a treatment for f…

This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of a 6-day low-dose methylprednisolone course on pain, nausea, and total opioid consumption in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgeries. The secondary objective of the study is to determine and monitor the effects of the cour…

The goal of this randomized control trial is to compare two skin closure techniques after cesarean section. Both techniques are currently in wide use but no comparison between the two was reasserted yet. The two techniques are- First technique is intracuticular suture using monof…

This multicentre observational study will collect clinical parameters, demographic data, and point-of-care airway ultrasound measurements from adult patients undergoing videolaryngoscopy across participating centres. The collected data will be analysed using artificial intelligen…

When babies can't breathe effectively, we can use a facemask to give them breaths and oxygen. The mask can be held with one or two hands, depending on the preference of the doctor. Both types of mask holds are recommended in international guidelines, but it is unclear which one i…

This clinical trial is evaluating the effects of a 2-hour, small group discussion with parents and caregivers of adolescents in Oregon. The investigators will evaluate whether parents'/caregivers' experience reductions in their disordered eating symptoms, mood symptoms, and paren…