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The goal of this observational study is to learn about the mechanism of acquired resistance in first line trearment of ROS1-positive NSCLC with entrectinib. The main question it aims to answer is: what is the acquired resistant mechanism of entrectinib as first line treatment se…

The aim was to evaluate the effect of a nursing education intervention based on Pender's SGM on gestational diabetes management and healthy lifestyle behaviors for pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is there a differe…

The goal of this prospective randomized clinical trial is to learn if a pharmacist-provided personalized medication review (PMR) that discusses pharmacogenomic test results will improve medication outcomes. The primary aim is to identify patients within the Pitt/UPMC employee he…

compare fully versus partially guided all on four implants placement immediately loaded by maxillary and mandibular screw retained overdentures: A radiographic and photogrammetric measurement of accuracy of implant position and passivity of superstructures. The measurements will…

The purpose of this study is to measure the change in plasma concentrations of antibiotics used during passage through the CRRT filter and hemadsorption cartridge in patients with septic shock and renal failure requiring CRRT. All patients aged \> 18 years, admitted to the ICU, …

Retrospective study comparing the selenium level in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm with the selenium level in patients in the control group, i.e., patients without aneurysmal changes of the abdominal aorta.

The purpose of this study is to assess the migration pattern of the Insignia hip stem using radiostereometric analysis (RSA for short) and computed tomography (CT). Only patients with degenerative joint disease requiring primary total hip replacement will be asked to participate.…

Project Summary Low Back Pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. More than 70% of the people experience low back pain at some time in their life. The sacroiliac joint has been found to be the source of pain in 30% of mechanical low back pain suffer…

Adhesive capsulitis is a debilitating shoulder condition characterized by pain, restricted range of motion (ROM), and significant functional limitations. Conventional treatment primarily targets the glenohumeral joint, often neglecting the role of regional interdependence, partic…

Neck pain, prevalent in young adults due to poor posture, sedentary habits, and muscle imbalance. This study aims to compare the effects of muscle-specific versus movement-specific MET on pain, isometric muscle strength, and endurance of neck flexors and extensors. Pre- and post-…

This study compares the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block (SESPB) and Supra-Inguinal Fascia Iliaca Block (SIFIB) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Both techniques are regional anesthesia methods aiming to reduce postoperative pa…

This observational study involving patients with acute brain injury undergoing treatment with an external ventricular drain consists of three subprojects, aiming to: 1. investigate various biomarkers, with a primary focus on the development of cerebrospinal fluid lactate in rela…

An exploratory study to collect data to build artificial intelligence derived algorithms for estimating iron status in children

Despite the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), across Africa, high-quality evidence on the distribution of NCDs and their risk factors remains strikingly scarce. Many global estimates continue to rely on limited empirical d…

The goal of this cluster-level randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the impacts of Let's Talk Birth Control, a clinical decision support intervention for adolescents that consists of a printed contraceptive decision aid (CDA), contraceptive counseling, and a QR code to the …

Among patients with chronic and degenerative ocular diseases that cause visual limitations, the presence of Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) may be detected as a comorbidity. CBS is as a phenomenon of complex visual hallucinations occurring in individuals with reduced visual functio…

The study is a prospective registry of patients consequently admitted to the regional cardiovascular center with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, in order to study the behavior of patients from the first minutes of the onset of the anginal syndrome, and influence of the de…

The purpose of this clinical investigation, HYROS-MTC-I, is to confirm the effectiveness of the combined use of ROB-Bitrack System, its corresponding ElectroSurgical Endoscopic instruments and Non-ElectroSurgical Endoscopic instruments (ESE and NESE instruments respectively) and …

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a oriented massage by comparing it with that of a classic symmetrical massage.

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of Kedo-Nano Plus rotary files, Kedo-S Square rotary files, and manual K-files for biomechanical preparation during pulpectomy of primary mandibular molars in children aged 5-8 years. The main questions it a…