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The purpose of the bpMedManage study is to rigorously test the efficacy of a smartphone technology to help improve high blood pressure medication adherence among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a 16-week randomized controlled trial. A total of 100 older adult…

According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) fasting guideline for patients undergoing elective surgery, the 2-hour fasting period is suggested for clear oral fluid (including water, pulp-free juice and tea or coffee without milk). This guideline does not give any…

The proposed study will determine the willingness of patients for participation. Furthermore, the assessment of tests to identify eligible patients and the type of exercise intervention that goes along with a high patient compliance is crucial. Also, more information about possib…

The goal of this experimental trial is to learn about the changes in bacterial diversity in individuals with type 2 diabetes who perform endurance and strength training at different intensities. Participants with type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to 16 weeks of either mo…

The goal of this observational and prospective study is to investigate changes in physical performance, lung function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients during the postoperative period following pulmonary endarterectomy (PET).

In nursing education, the course where students encounter these gains for the first time and which forms the basis for other professional courses is generally the Nursing Fundamentals Course. In order to develop psychomotor skills within the scope of the Nursing Fundamentals Cour…

The Laboratoires Pierre Fabre has on the market a product range of daily use mouthwash, all containing 0.05% of O-Cymen -5-ol, a broad-spectrum bactericide. From other mouth rinses (reference mouthwash) it is known that they have a clear effect on the microbial composition of the…

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the impact of health and wellness products on stress and related health outcomes

Quantify the flow of a tactile signal from the stimulus at the finger at the peripheral nervous system (PNS), to the central nervous system (CNS), and to cognitive perception at the brain in young adults (Aim 1) and individuals with and without stroke (Aim 2).

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing adherence to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) devices among patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) through structured questionnaires, while simultaneously comparing the effectiveness of different feedback modalities,…

The goal of this interventional treatment study is to assess the anxiolytic effect of providing guided meditation during radiation treatment (RT) in patients with brain tumors. The main question it aims to answer is: • What is the change in acute anxiety in participants receivi…

The mental hygiene challenge is a Royal Ottawa Health Care Group led initiative to engage the staff, clients and community members to attend to their mental well-being by way of practicing mental hygiene activities for 10 min on a daily basis, throughout the month of March. Parti…

The research study is being conducted in health controls to better understand the effects of ketosis on brain functioning after 3 different, randomly assigned, 3-day dietary interventions and the acute effects of alcohol after consuming about 4-5 alcohol beverages. The labs visit…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that spreads through skin-to-skin contact. Some HPV types can cause changes in cells that lead to cancer and are known as 'high-risk' HPV (hrHPV). hrHPV is linked to cancers of the cervix (opening of the womb), throat, and anus (exit o…

This is a multicenter, interventional, randomized study among adult patients recently diagnosed with a rare tumor (\<12 months). The study will aim to compare compliance with the personalized post-treatment surveillance plan, established for each patient according to national gui…

This was a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled clinical trail involved tracheostomized patients with Intracerebral Hemorrhage.The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the clinical effect of Intermittent Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding vs Nasogastric Tube Feeding in T…

The study is conducted in patients with functional dyspepsia or chronic gastritis. The purpose of this study is to: * assess whether the dose of Itopride Hydrochloride 150 mg extended release tablets, taken once daily has a similar effect on gastrointestinal symptoms caused by g…

The central venous catheter (CVC) is commonly used in intensive care unit (ICU). The primary complications associated with CVCs especially with prolonged use include thrombosis and infections. Hence, it is essential to remove the CVC as soon as it becomes unnecessary. Peripheral…

Polymedication in palliative oncology care is a real public health problem. This phenomenon has been shown to increase the risk of iatrogenesis, reduce patients' quality of life and increase healthcare costs. For many years, health policies have been developed in geriatrics to re…

This is a pilot project to explore the utility of PET-MRI in the post-treatment surveillance of high-grade gliomas or medulloblastomas in children in our institution.