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The purpose of this study is to evaluate if differences between samples of subjects obtained before autologous blood transfusion or samples of non-transfused subjects and samples of subjects after autologous blood transfusion can be identified. Analyses performed will focus on th…

This is a single-arm, prospective pilot study that will objectively assess outcomes in patients electively undergoing Autologous Fat Transfer (AFT) for breast or chest wall reconstruction. Patients planning to undergo autologous fat transfer for breast or chest wall reconstructio…

Femoral fracture surgery is frequently performed especially in geriatric population. Compared to general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia is preferred to general anaesthesia in the geriatric patient population due to lower postoperative pulmonary complications, reduced frequency…

Psychological well-being has been conceptualized as the realization of one's potential, the ability to establish meaningful relationships, the capacity to utilize environmental opportunities in line with personal goals, self-direction, and the development of positive self-esteem.…

This study will be conducted in the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. Sixty colorectal cancer(CRC) patients are randomized into traditional ventilation strategy group (control group) and lung protective ventilation strategy group (experimental group), there were 30 cases…

The study team will examine the effects of elevated plasma ketone levels following initiation of SGLT2 inhibitor therapy in high-risk type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) individuals with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) providing an energy-rich fuel that is t…

This randomized controlled study at Zagazig University Hospitals will include 112 patients undergoing elective functional endoscopic sinus surgery, allocated into four groups (Melatonin, Metoprolol, Dexmedetomidine, Control). Preoperatively, patients will provide consent, undergo…

This is a prospective longitudinal study that will evaluate the unmet needs of older adults (65 and older) who return home (either directly or after short-term rehab) after an ICU hospitalization, evaluate the association of these unmet needs with clinically relevant outcomes, an…

This research compares a chairside Titanium Mesh frame fabrication used during bone grafting procedures with the use of a computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD-CAM) Titanium Mesh frame. In addition, a novel method of measuring soft tissue thickness will be test…

This study aimed to examine the effect of mandala therapy on psychological well-being and organizational cynicism levels among nurses. The study was conducted with nurses working in a public training and research hospital using an experimental intervention design. Participants we…

Promoting optimal development for children at risk in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is an important global health priority. Supporting caregivers to provide nurturing care is an evidence-based strategy, however feasibility of scaling-up this supporting is limited by co…

The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of bupivacaine HCl injections will improve pain control after skin surgery. This is a randomized clinical trial. Approximately 100 participants will be randomized to receive either bupivacaine HCl or saline injections to …

This experimental trial investigates whether Virtual Reality Exposure (VRe) helps individuals reduce the difficulty of discarding personal possessions. It will also evaluate the psychological state impacts of the intervention. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does expos…

Handheld optical coherence tomography (OCT) has become an important imaging modality to evaluate the pediatric retina. The objective of this pilot study is to compare a new contact OCT system (Theia Imaging) with an investigational noncontact OCT system (Duke Biomedical Engineeri…

This study is a longitudinal assessment using a classic dose-escalation study design to assess the safety and maximal tolerated dose (MTD) of topical MSC Secretome eye drops. The study will be conducted at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary located at University of Illinois at Chicag…

This study aims to compare the effects of quinoa, buckwheat, rice, and bulgur consumption on dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, glycemic response, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, blood pressure, and intestinal microbiome in people with overweight and obesity. The p…

This prospective interventional translational study aims to identify and validate protein biomarkers associated with major ophthalmological diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy (DR), and retinal detachment (RD). A total of approximately 260 p…

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of MK-6552 in participants with Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1). The effect of single MK-6552 doses were assessed initially under open-label conditions to evaluate the safety,…

Investigation of the mechanisms of persistent SARS-CoV-2 associated olfactory dysfunction (OD) in patients with well-documented olfactory function. The investigators plan to collect olfactory cleft biopsies and cytobrushes in COVID-19 patients and controls.

This protocol is a research study involving human subjects diagnosed with Congenital Heart Defects/Disease (CHD). The Co-Op @ HeartWorks is a cooperative between the research platform at HeartWorks and members of the CHD community. Individuals choosing to participate will be refe…