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Prevention of child maltreatment (CM) remains a public health priority in Canada; approximately one-third of Canadians report exposure to at least one form of CM. Physicians play an important role in recognizing and responding to CM and its associated sequelae. However, increasin…

The primary goal of this project is to evaluate feasibility and acceptability of the MIND+SOUL diet and its implementation. Secondary goals of this project are to evaluate cardiovascular risk profile, nutritional health status, and cognition in relation to the MIND+SOUL diet inte…

The purpose of this study is to build upon trials done over 30 years ago, which did not include statins, new antiplatelet agents, and newer antihypertensive medications. Since the landmark trials (NASCET, ECST), there have been new developments in medical stroke prevention, which…

This study, at the Western Human Nutrition Research Center (WHNRC), will focus on whether or not achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is the most important health promoting recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).The investigators hypothesize that …

The goal of this clinical trial is for researchers to compare the effectiveness of a mainstreamed model of genetic testing (MGT) with an enhanced standard of care model (SOC+) on the uptake of genetic testing among at-risk patients in an urban Federally Qualified Health Center (p…

This is a retrospective controlled survey study to assess the safety of treating migraine with Nerivio during pregnancy and 3 months postpartum. The study will compare migraine and pregnancy-related health and baby health between women with migraine who treated migraine attacks d…

The main objective of this study is to adapt the Canadian French version of the safety assessment scale for use in France. The Safety Assessment Scale was developped for community healthcare providers working with elderly people with dementia who are being cared for at home, to a…

Although various complementary health approaches have been examined to alleviate colic symptoms, there seems to be a limited number of studies on SPA and massage applications. For this reason, the study was planned to determine the effectiveness of nurses' baby SPA and massage pr…

Erector Spinae Plane Block is an effective pain therapy technique to relieve chronic low back pain in cases of degenerative disc disorders.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a burden to health care and economic systems globally, to manage this preventable and treatable disease, different pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions were shown to be effective. Chronic and progressive dyspnea, c…

Myotonic dystrophy is associated with central sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, diminished working memory, impaired visuospatial skills, and deficits in problem-solving skills. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds and protects the brain. …

Little is known about comparative efficacy of gabapentin and diclofenac sodium in managing post-operative pain. Therefore, this study was planned to compare the efficacy of gabapentin, and diclofenac sodium for post-operative pain relief in patients undergoing major abdominal sur…

This study aimed to compare the effects of single-set versus multiple-set resistance training on neuromuscular performance and muscle morphology in sedentary men. Participants were randomly assigned to a single-set training group, a multiple-set training group, or a non-training …

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is an effective and guideline-recommended surgical technique for the treatment of large and complex renal stones; however, perioperative bleeding remains one of its most significant complications. Reported bleeding and transfusion rates vary wi…

The goal of the PedsBP CDS research project is to adapt a previously tested web-based clinical decision support tool that appropriately identifies high blood pressure in youth for use in a primarily rural health system and compare approaches to CDS implementation in 45 primary ca…

The parent education and family support component in phase 2 aims to strengthen protective factors of healthy child development and reduce risk factors of child abuse and neglect among disadvantaged families by providing community-based preventive interventions for children and t…

This trial wants to address high unmet need for postpartum family planning (PPFP) in Rwanda. A previous pilot study tested the intervention (informed by formative work with couples/clients, clinic providers, champions, and community health workers), which significantly increased …

The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief The objective of the project is to implement the LENA Start Program at the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. The purpose of the study is to learn how maternal expectations about la…

This study aims to evaluate the desarda technique in management of complicated inguinal hernia.

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two different acupuncture techniques for treating a specific type of chronic constipation, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as "Yang deficiency type" chronic functional constipation. Chronic functional constipation is a common…