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The aim of this study is evaluate and compare the mobility performance of children in daily activities while wearing single vision spectacle lenses (control) versus myopia control spectacle lenses (test).

This study aims to evaluate the effects of autogenous grafts harvested from different palatal regions on the peri-implant mucosa when applied during second-stage dental implant surgery. Clinical, radiographic, and digital assessment methods will be used to investigate the early …

This single-center, interventional study will compare 30-day postoperative infection rates in pediatric tonsillectomy performed with either head-only draping or traditional full-body draping. Secondary analyses will evaluate differences in waste production, material and disposal …

Participants will be assigned to one of four conditions: (i) nutrient warning labelling and no taxation, (ii) nutrient warning labelling and taxation, (iii) current traffic light labelling and taxation or (iv) a control condition (current traffic light labelling and no taxation).…

Functional mobility encompasses the essential motor skills required for individuals to perform activities of daily living independently and safely. One of the most commonly used methods for assessing this parameter is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The TUG test involves standing…

Adult patients after elective major abdominal surgeries who are planned to be admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can be included in the trial. Each patient will be fed via the gastrointestinal tract. Half of the patients will receive enteral nutrition (EN) with additional …

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of prebiotic sodas on postprandial levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), gastric emptying, and satiety levels in healthy adults.

In comparing the two types of cycling exercises, the perceptual responses, such as perceived exertion and fatigue, as well as subjective feelings of energy, are crucial metrics. Lower limb cycling is traditionally associated with higher levels of exertion due to the larger muscle…

The purpose of this study is to understand the incidence of transfusion dependent lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (TD LR-MDS) and describing real-world first-line treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization, and associated clinical outcomes in adult patients with TD …

This observational study evaluates whether dynamic inspiratory muscle strength can be estimated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma using simple clinical and performance-based measurements. Dynamic inspiratory muscle strength was assessed usin…

This study is part of a doctoral research project in Oral Health Sciences and Technologies, with a specialization in Dental Hygiene, at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon. With the advancement of technology, smartphones and mobile applications (apps) have becom…

This questionnaire-based study aims to evaluate the adherence to and current clinical practices regarding intraoperative lung-protective ventilation (IOLPV) among anesthesiologists in the Czech Republic. Despite the established role of IOLPV in reducing postoperative pulmonary co…

This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of standardized patient simulation based on "The De-Escalation Model in Simple Form" on nursing students' perceptions of aggression and perceived learning outcomes. Encountering aggressive and violent patient behavior is a common and …

Dental implants are considered a predictable rehabilitation option for tooth extraction or missing teeth. The use of dental implants has evolved into a viable prosthetic alternative to conventional tooth-supported fixed prostheses or removable dentures, with advantages in terms o…

This pilot randomized controlled trial will examine the effects of a four-week lumbar spine stabilization exercise program on motor control, dynamic balance, and quality of life in healthy sedentary adults. Prolonged sedentary behavior has been associated with impaired neuromuscu…

A single-center, randomized, controlled, open-label, crossover study in currently smoking adult participants to investigate the nicotine pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of Tobacco Heating System (THS) with LEVIA, a tobacco-free nicotine-containing consumable, compared to TH…

This study will observe and compare patient experience during outpatient diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) when moderate sedation is provided with either remimazolam plus fentanyl or midazolam plus fentanyl, according to routine clinical practice. Both sedation approaches a…

This study aims to determine the effect of the training given to nurses working in pediatric clinics on child abuse and neglect on the awareness levels of nurses regarding child abuse and neglect.

Boxing is an intermittent combat sport that requires repeated high-intensity actions, sustained punching output, and rapid post-exercise recovery. This single-arm field-based study will examine the effects of a nine-session high-intensity intermittent training program on sport-sp…