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Individuals with upper-limb amputation usually have intact nerves within the residual limb, and studies have demonstrated that electrical stimulation of those nerves can produce sensations that appear to emanate from the amputated limb. In this study, investigators will examine t…

In this study positron emission tomography (PET/CT) imaging will be used to evaluate proliferative activity in sites of metastatic disease using the investigational radiotracer \[18F\]fluorothymidine (FLT).

This research study refines a wellness program designed for caregivers of autistic children called 5Minutes4Myself and further investigates its feasibility. Participants will attend a workshop to consent, participate in focus groups on lifestyle issues, and complete a baseline su…

Over 300,000 people in the United States have spinal cord injuries and many use manual wheelchairs for mobility. Most manual wheelchair users will develop shoulder injuries and pain that greatly affect quality of life and level of independence. Understanding when shoulder disease…

Acute viral bronchiolitis is the first cause of respiratory distress in infant. Airway inflammation increases the respiratory system resistances and dynamic hyperinflation. This leads to an increase in the work of breathing. In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients as in…

The purpose of this study is to learn about the experience of women with vasculitis who become pregnant. In particular, the study will consist of several online surveys to assess 1. each woman's vasculitis severity and pregnancy-related experiences, and 2. pregnancy outcomes.

Nowadays, an increase of inflammatory chronic diseases and/or tumors incidence has been reported in part due to the rising in life expectancy. For instance, exposure to air pollution, and in particularly to fine particles has been classified by the International Agency for Resear…

This study was designed to evaluate the correlation between pre-operative FFR and the functionality of arterial bypass grafts six months after coronary artery bypass grafting. Patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease will undergo both a coronary angiogram and FFR during…

In recent years, studies have brought knowledge of the difficulties of social cognition in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The brain tissue alteration at the origin of these difficulties in social cognition mechanisms remain poorly understood. Although recent behavioral studies indicate…

Cerebral palsy (CP) includes all the sensorimotor development disorders leading to balance, gait and movement disruptions. These disorders are related to lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) that occurs at birth or during the early childhood. The therapeutic management of …

Every year in France, from 100 000 to 145 000 people are affected by a stroke. 75% patients survived with aftereffects, in particular aphasic disorders. A sketch of a new tool called BESTA aiming to a rapid handover to the acute phase post stroke had been worked out. After a mee…

This study is designed to learn more about overall tau burden in the brain of patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

A prospective , observational, multi-centre, cohort study of the G7™ Acetabular System used with compatible femoral stems in patients with degenerative disease of the hip. The study will be enrolled onto Beyond Compliance.

The purpose of this study is to determine if Panhematin is safe and effective for prevention of acute attacks of porphyria. The study aims to provide high quality evidence for the use on hemin for prevention of acute attacks of porphyria. High quality studies have not been done …

Background: Metabolism refers to the many chemical pathways by which various compounds, including food, are processed and used in the body. People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have too much fat in their liver cells, but what causes it is unclear. One explanatio…

The purpose of the study is to determine whether perinatal listeriosis is associated with long-term neurological consequences, and to evaluate the respective contribution of perinatal sepsis, of prematurity and of the known neurological tropism of the involved pathogen, Listeria …

The ventilation of the patient under general anesthesia is an old problem and extensively studied, especially in visceral surgery, higher risk of postoperative complications. Studies have recently shown the impact of a lung-protective ventilation in visceral surgery, however obes…

Driving a car is the most dangerous behavior most people engage in every day. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.25 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, and they are the leading cause of death among 15 to 29 year olds. According to th…

This study is a single center randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of an exercise training intervention (interval training or moderate continuous training) compared to usual care (no training) on exercise capacity in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Our…

The purpose of this study is to determine if corticosteroid injection modifies the natural course of de Quervain tendinopathy compared to a toradol injection.