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In the brain and its borders, blood vessels coexist with lymphatic vessels exclusively in the dura mater, the outermost layer of meninges. Dural lymphatics are present in various vertebrate species, including humans, and a cluster of experimental studies in the mouse strongly sug…

The goal of this basic research study is to investigate effect of resistance exercise on the quality of muscle proteins in younger and older men. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]: whether there is a difference in muscle protein quality between younger and older…

The main objective of the surveillance is to evaluate the incidence of the adverse events (AEs), and other safety-related information in South-Korean population.

Localized scleroderma (LS) is a skin disease that can cause complications such as disfigurement and limitation of mobility. Treatment for LS should be initiated early in the disease, as late-stage scleroderma does not respond well to treatment. Objective tools for diagnosis and f…

Background: People who have a blood stem cell transplant can sometimes develop cytopenia. This means that their levels of one or more types of blood cell, such as the red cells or platelets, are lower than they should be. This can occur because a person s immune system might att…

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a long-term exercise program can improve physical health and well-being in older women aged 60 years and older who live in the community. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Does taking part in a supervised exe…

The purpose of this study is to compare two methods for managing obesity in rural primary care patients. The first method includes quarterly 1:1 meetings with the participant and their primary care provider and the second includes a group lifestyle intervention over Zoom paired w…

The purpose of the study is to learn if single session online education programs can help improve cancer survivors' sleep.

The goal of this study is to test the ability of a computerized neuropsychological battery to identify attentional disorders resulting from a concussion occurring during the practice of rugby. Thirty young people with a concussion (11-25 years old) will take several neuropsycholo…

Mechanical ventilation may be associated with ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Several respiratory variables have been employed to estimate the risk of VILI, such as tidal volumes, plateau pressure, driving pressure, and mechanical power. This dissipation of energy during v…

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare opioid medication consumption after surgery for patients who have a total knee replacement. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How well does the study drug control pain in the days after surgery? * Does the stu…

A comprehensive analysis of the impact of exogenous enteral DHA and ARA supplementation on lipid metabolism including the production of downstream derived mediators and how this impacts important biological pathways such as metabolism, inflammation, and organogenic factors.

It is reported in the literature that the treatment of any liver and bile duct disease process, whether benign or malignant, continues to be a huge challenge. For example, patients with adenocarcinoma continue to be diagnosed at an advanced stage with medical and surgical options…

Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) has increased among adolescents over the past decade. Vaping raises many health concerns. People who vape inhale toxic chemicals. Vaping is also linked with mental health issues, such as depression and suicide risk. In one su…

The purpose of the study is to collect information on how Rybelsus® works in people with type 2 diabetes and to see if Rybelsus® can lower their blood sugar levels. Participants will get Rybelsus® as prescribed to them by the study doctor. The study will last for about 8-10 month…

Background: The microbiome is the bacteria and other microorganisms that live inside and on the body. The microbiome is important for our health. Researchers study how the microbiome help people stay healthy. They study how the microbiome affects the body when people get sick. T…

Behavioral insomnia of childhood affects 15-30% of infants. Behavioral interventions, based on limiting parent-child bedtime and nighttime interactions, are effective in significantly improving infant sleep problems. However, the implementation of these interventions frequently e…

The purpose of this clinical trial is to better understand how people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) respond to gradual dose reduction, or "tapering", of steroid medications like prednisone. Some people with RA have symptoms when steroid dose is reduced, while others don't. This …

The trial was designed as a single-center, non-interventional, prospective observational study to explore the role of a multimodal digital device in analyzing subjective and objective recovery in lung cancer patients undergoing sublobar resection versus lobectomy.

The proposed design is a randomised, double-blind, controlled, crossover intervention assessing the effects of an active intervention, containing Scutellaria baicalensis and Crataegus, versus placebo, on stress, cognition, sleep and wellbeing in healthy human volunteers. Outcome …