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The aging of the global population presents significant social and health challenges. In Aragón, 15% of the population is between 65 and 79 years old, and the over-aging index is 16.6%, higher than the national average. This aging necessitates promoting healthy aging and maintain…

This study will test the Baby-Feed web platform among 160 parents with infants aged 1-3 months at the time of enrollment and follow them through their 9-month well-child visit (about a total of 6 months) using a mixed-methods approach (randomized control trial with qualitative in…

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the accuracy of the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) compared to standard point-of-care (POC) blood glucose measurements in patients with diabetes in patients who during their hospital admission can experience circulatory …

This is a prospective, observational study of patients undergoing open GI surgery. At the time of operation, samples will be collected from the incision site and GI tract. The study will follow patients up to 30 days postoperatively, monitoring for signs of SSI. Samples will be t…

Investigation of the influence of the sense of presence during a Virtual Reality Cue-Exposure Therapy (VR-CET) with alcohol-associated cues on craving and relapse rates. Study group: abstinent patients (at least 18 years old) with a diagnosed alcohol dependence after completed i…

The goal of this observational clinical study is to is to learn more about how commercial kratom products affect healthy adults who consume them regularly. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What are the acute physiological, subjective, and cognitive effects of kratom …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of using virtual reality to treat gastrointestinal symptoms related to functional dyspepsia.

The goal of this study is to understand whether providing information to women with a strong desire to avoid future pregnancy about how tubal sterilization compares to long-acting reversible contraceptives improves perceived access to available contraceptives. Participants will:…

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the safety of routine telephone assessment versus in-person assessment during a two-year period for patients with non-functioning pituitary adenomas. Secondly, to compare the quality of pituitary care in persons having biochemical a…

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the accuracy of Accuhaler tester, Ellipta tester and Turbutester in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The main question it aims to answer is: • Do Accuhaler tester, Ellipta tester, and Turbutester d…

Findings from this project will determine the relationship between two vulnerability factors for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in young adults: impulsivity and subjective response to alcohol. The results will identify badly needed, novel targets for prevention and treatment efforts …

to compare the clinical outcomes of single-layer extramucosal colostomy closure with full-thickness (all-layers) colostomy closure in paediatric patients. Materials and Methods: This randomised controlled trial was conducted in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bahawal Vict…

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of a medication-taking habit worksheet and discussion with a pharmacist in patients who are prescribed a new chronic medication for cardiovascular disease or depression. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the…

This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effects of skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo care on pain control during and after episiotomy repair following vaginal birth. The study was conducted at Izmir Bakircay University Cigli Regional Training and Research Hospital …

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a dynamic process that changes constantly over time with new trends of drug dependence emerge every now and then, thus timely information about trends in psychoactive substance use could yield tailored interventions and reduce potential harms. Ide…

Spinal pain is frequently accompanied by other chronic conditions (multimorbidity) and the predicted rise in multimorbidity prevalence emphasizes the need for studies to understand its impact on patients with chronic pain conditions. Therefore the aims of the two studies are to:…

The aim of this study is to lay the bases for an ambitious project that reports and records all the epidemiological-clinical information of the cases of endometrial carcinoma diagnosed and treated in the reference oncology centers involved on the national territory, to create a p…

Introduction: Several studies have evaluated and confirmed the ergogenic effect of acute caffeine intake on sports performance, specifically on strength and power performance. However, it remains to be elucidated how CYP1A2 polymorphism influences the acute effects of caffeine on…

Relief from pain is part of the fundamental human right to health. (1) However, available evidence indicates an increasingly detailed understanding of the pathophysiology of pain and general inadequacy of its treatment.

Dexmedetomidine bolus dose may provide similar or less hemodynamic changes (less bradycardia and less hypertension) than infusion dose during induction of anaesthesia and tracheal intubation.