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Introduction: Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) correction with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) poses a risk of ischemia-reperfusion injury, especially in cyanotic myocardium. Alpha-tocopherol, a potent antioxidant, may reduce myocardial damage during surgery. Methods: This randomized co…

This is a 2x2 factorial design randomised controlled trial in which participants with knee pain will be grouped into the diet intervention, exercise intervention, diet and exercise intervention or placebo arm. The study involves intake of dietary supplements and performing routin…

The goal of the present study is to use computationally driven models of speech understanding in cochlear implant (CI) users to guide the search for which combination of active electrodes can yield the best speech understanding for a specific patient. It is hypothesized that mode…

This trial is a real world data (RWD) collection observational study, comprised of both prospective and retrospective arms, that will examine the safety and effectiveness of the Synergy Cervical Disc System in patients with degenerative cervical disc disease.

This RCT will test the marginal benefit of adding economic-focused services to traditional relationship education (RE) interventions. 344 couples will be randomly assigned to the RE only or RE plus economic-services condition. All couples will be assessed at baseline, 6-weeks, 6-…

Children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) experience disproportionate social, family and academic impairment and have between two to five times increased likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder, mood disorder or other severe mental illness in adolescence and…

The research team will train primary care practitioners from Kansas City clinics to enhance skills in cultural competence, dementia detection, treatment and referral to a Health Navigator among Latinos 65 and older with dementia. The Health Navigator will provide patient/caregive…

Background: The SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask is a novel video-assisted device that integrates the functions of both a dual-channel laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and an intubating laryngeal mask airway (ILMA). At present, there are relatively few studies on awake airway management …

Efficacy of Methylene blue mediated Photodynamic therapy for primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis treatment in Asians, pilot study.

Strong empirical evidence shows food marketing promotes excess energy intake and obesity. Yet, not all children are susceptible to its effects and this variability is poorly understood. Identifying sources of this variability is a public health priority not only because it may el…

Study aims to verify the hypothesis: * N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplementation improves exercise capacity in people training endurance sports and the effectiveness of this supplementation depends on the polymorphism of genes related to folate and glutathione metabolism. * NAC sup…

The investigators hypothesis that PENG block will produce effective opioid sparing analgesia with enhanced motor recovery more than AQLB in elderly patients undergoing total hip replacement surgeries

The study aims to investigate the effects of breastfeeding on lipid profile and cardiovascular risk markers in women with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) compared to women without FH. Women with FH will be recruited in Norway, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Women wit…

Background: Postoperative depression is a significant complication that hinders recovery in elderly patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. Although preoperative chronic pain is common in this population and pain and depression frequently coexist, the predictive role and …

The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of an integrated, participant-centered tele-health physical activity program for individuals with SCI on psychological and social factors through a parallel mixed-methods design approach. We will examine changes in psychologi…

Investigators collected tissue and plasma samples from patients with benign pulmonary nodules and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) samples were obtained from these patients using a breath condenser. Differential metabolites were identified in sa…

The primary objectives of this study are to: (1) determine the longitudinal course and impact of injury-related injustice appraisals among civilians and Veterans who have recently acquired a spinal cord injury (SCI), and (2) use qualitative inquiry to gain a rich, contextual unde…

Multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) are costly and pervasive among older adults. MCCs account for 90% of Medicare spending, and 65% of Medicare beneficiaries have 3 or more chronic conditions; 23% have 5 or more. MCCs are often addressed in primary care, where time pressures force…

The hypothesis of our study is that SPECT/CT bone scan fixation quantified by SUVMAX on a CZT solid state camera preoperatively would identify good responders to lumbar arthrodesis surgery.

Physical activity is one of the most effective therapeutic interventions for frailty, sarcopenia or dynapenia. The benefits of physical activity processes are already widely documented. Typically, researchers want to understand the average response to an intervention to determine…