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Background: Cervicogenic dysphagia is a swallowing difficulty caused by cervical problems that negatively impact pulmonary health, and quality of life and may increase the risk of mortality. Study design: Randomized Controlled Study Purpose: The purpose was to explore the effect…

Despite the VA's best efforts to treat the psychosocial impact of war, many combat Veterans report lingering difficulty reintegrating into meaningful post-deployment lives. War is among the most extreme forms of human experience but, for many, wartime trauma was treated using mod…

This prospective observational study will include patients with atrial fibrillation that has indication for treatement with flecainide. Included patients are followed during a 12 month period. During the follow-up period they will have four clinical visits, during which clinical …

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the clinical/radiographic success of Hall technique and modified Hall technique in the treatment of primary molars with deep dentine carious lesions in children (3-12-year-old). The secondary aim is to examine the effect…

This is a multicenter, retrospective and prospective, non-controlled post market surveillance study. The objectives of this study are to confirm safety, performance and clinical benefits of the T.E.S.S.® Version 3 Anatomic and Reverse Modular Total shoulder prosthesis and its ins…

This randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial evaluated the effect of a probiotic-containing nanofiber dental floss on subgingival red complex periopathogens and gingival health in periodontally healthy individuals. Thirty male participants underwent two 14-day flossing…

This study evaluates whether adding an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block (RSB) to general anesthesia can improve pain control after midline laparotomy. Adult patients undergoing midline incision laparotomy will be randomly assigned to receive either general anesthesia alone o…

Patients with restrictive-type anorexia nervosa who are admitted to the hospital for feeding often urinate excessive amounts. Others have changes in the way that they handle acid and base. These issues prolong hospitalizations. Current data suggest that one hormone--named secreti…

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of cervical stabilization exercises on head posture, pain, functional status, and voicing efficiency in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain. Following a six-week exercise program, cervical stabilization exercises r…

This study aims to compare two FDA approved medications (aripiprazole and risperidone) for the treatment of behavioral dysregulation in children with autism spectrum disorders. This trial, done in the context of routine clinical care, will seek to evaluate whether aripiprazole or…

The goal of this observational study is to learn about changes in the brain of patients over the first 3 years following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The main question it aims to answer are: \- How TBI effect the rate of brain tissue loss compare to healthy brain Participant…

The BewegtVersorgt project involved co-producing a physical activity referral scheme (PARS) for inactive persons with underlying non-communicable diseases. Various relevant actors of the German healthcare system (e.g., representatives of physicians, health insurance providers, sp…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if peri-operative zolpidem for posterior lumbar spinal fusion improves patient reported outcomes following surgery.

The incidence of perineal scars after a pregnancy is high, either related to an episiotomy or to spontaneous perineal tears. These perineal scars can result in acute pain but also in chronic pain for some women. Medical treatment includes level 1 and 2 analgesics and, even for a …

A retrospective and prospective, observational, non-interventional, cohort study to develop quantitative metrics from tools used as standard of care when diagnosing, assessing and monitoring patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

This is a multicenter, non-randomized, non-interventional three-cohort study with prospective collection of primary data of treatment with newly initiated oral Lipid lowering treatment on top of a statin (Oral LLT cohort), newly initiated Inclisiran (Inclisiran cohort) and newly …

The aim of our study is to investigate the effect of peloidotherapy and exercise combination applied on patients with chronic low back pain on pain level, functionality and quality of life. Forty patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with chronic low back pain wer…

Patients with HFpEF who have undergone meticulous clinical and instrumental evaluation (including diastolic exercise testing) between 2013 and 2020, will be followed up for at least 3 years.

Efficacy of 308-nm excimer laser for primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis treatment in Asians, pilot study.

The investigators do not yet know how a prosthetic socket with adjustable panels affects the performance of people with a lower limb amputation compared to a conventional prosthetic socket. The primary objective of this study is to compare an adjustable and conventional prostheti…