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High cholesterol concentration is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and consumption of fish has been associated with a lower CVD risk in several studies. The beneficial health effects of consuming fish have traditionally been ascribed to the long-chain PUFA (L…

This online study aims to explore the benefits of nature for mood and cognition in persons with and without Parkinson's disease. For the purpose of this survey, "natural environment" refers to places that primarily consist of natural elements, such as vegetation, water bodies, an…

Work-related musculoskeletal pain and injury is a growing concern in surgery. Vaginal surgery has unique ergonomic risks, but no studies have addressed the potential for an exercise regimen to reduce physical strain by vaginal surgeons

This is a pilot study to determine the feasibility of studying the Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD), a dietary approach that involves the consumption of a specifically formulated, calorie-restricted nutrition regimen with a customized macronutrient composition, ratio, and quantity ov…

Background/ Objectives: Clear aligner attachments increase the risk of white spot lesions (WSL), with a 35.5% incidence in adolescents. The number of anterior attachments is an independent risk factor (OR=2.192). Despite 17 million patients treated worldwide, no study has quantit…

The purpose of the research is two-fold. One goal is to determine if post-exercise almond or cereal bar consumption can promote muscle gain as well as increasing muscular strength throughout an eight-week weight training program. The other goal is to assess the short-term effects…

Inflammatory myopathies are rare autoimmune diseases leading to progressive muscle weakness, often including the respiratory muscles. This study aims to investigate whether inspiratory muscle training (IMT) using a threshold device can improve functional status in patients with i…

The purpose of this pilot study is to determine if azelaic acid shows potential to be an effective treatment for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). In this study, the aim is to compare azelaic acid vs placebo since azelaic acid may increase anti-inflammatory effects…

Many people develop joint pain, stiffness and swelling due to their cancer treatment that targets the immune system. The severity of symptoms ranges from mild to debilitating and sometimes requires delaying or stopping cancer treatment. The usual plan is to discontinue cancer t…

Understanding prescriptions is a key factor in the therapeutic education and compliance of elderly patients with multiple medications. However, the way prescriptions are written and typed depends on doctors' habits, due to a lack of recommendations on the subject. The introducti…

This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of oral acetaminophen, diclofenac, and tramadol in reducing the consumption of narcotic doses (primary outcome) and minimizing patients' exposure to narcotics (secondary outcome) following an ul…

The primary objective of this crossover in-situ study is to determine the fluoride bioavailability and enamel remineralization potential of an experimental, placebo, and a positive control reference toothpaste.

The purpose of this study is to determine if lower extremity elevation (LEE) will reduce the incidence of postinduction hypotension, to compare the utilization of vasoactive medications after induction in patients with LEE and patients without LEE and to determine if LEE will inc…

The goal of this randomised cross-over feasibility trial is to investigate two intensive robot-assisted training therapies in the early rehabilitation phase after acquired brain injury and disorders of consciousness. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the protocol fe…

This study aims to determine if skills learned in the simulation lab, specifically in managing mask leak during positive pressure ventilation (PPV), translate effectively to the delivery room. By comparing the performance of healthcare providers on mannequins in the lab to their …

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a brief health coaching intervention based on an approach known as brief action planning + Fitbit can increase physical activity in employees with chronic knee symptoms who work for Advocate Aurora Health. The main questions it aims …

The main purpose of this intervention study is to test if the community health worker (CHW)-led care transition support intervention is feasible and acceptable to the persons living with dementia (PLWD)'s caregivers, and other healthcare providers. Main hypotheses of the study a…

The purpose of this registry study is to create a database-a collection of information-for better understanding standard treatments for esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer/GEJ cancer. Researchers will use the information from this database to learn more about the effe…

Introduction: Lactose intolerance (LI) is characterized by specific gastrointestinal symptoms following the consumption of dairy products and lactose-containing foods, symptoms that may also be experienced by individuals with intestinal methanogenic overgrowth (IMO). However, suc…

Exercised induced hypoalgesia (EIH) (reduction in pain) after exercise has been studied in the literature, but no comparisons have been made specifically looking at different types of exercise (isometric/dynamic moving through a range of motion with resistance versus isotonic/app…