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The purpose of this basic research study is to determine the contribution of endogenous ascorbic acid (AA) turnover to urinary oxalate excretion in both normal BMI and obese adult non-stone formers and calcium oxalate stone formers. The studies proposed will use diets of known nu…

This is a randomized double blinded non-inferiority study comparing the duration of pain relief when patients receive one of three doses of spinal morphine. Enrolled patients will be randomly assigned to receive either 50 mcg, 150 mcg, or 250 mcg. All patients will receive standa…

Mindfulness meditation is an approach that has shown interest in treatment of anxiety in Parkinson's disease. This pilot study aims to assess a more specific effect on tremor using Essential Tremor Embarrassment Assessment and inertial sensors allowing monitoring during sessions …

Central vein stenosis (CVS) is a well-known complication of central venous catheterization, especially after insertion of temporary hemodialysis catheters (tHDC). Incidence and prevalence differ between studies, and exact figures are hard to tell since proper venographies seldom …

This study compared three different treatment approaches for lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), a common condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow.Twenty-seven patients diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups fo…

To determine if decreased production or release of endogenous opioid peptides by peripheral immune cells contributes to hypersensitivity in people with HIV

Since the 80's, the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled and despite progression of knowledge, interventions usually lead to a transient reduction in body weight that is not maintained in the long-term. These failures in weight management may be partly explained by an inco…

The aim of our study is to verify the efficacy of the Family Connections intervention for relatives of people diagnosed with suicidal behavior disorder in a randomized control trial with a Spanish participants.

Prior studies have shown that programs that focus on promoting brain health and managing lifestyle risks (such as poor diet, obesity, physical inactivity, sleep issues, loneliness) may help in preventing or lowering the risk of dementia. To address this, investigators have develo…

Longitudinal, prospective, single-center observational study of visual impairment after stroke. Population: Patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke at the Regional Stroke Unit at Oslo University Hospital who are assessed to not have more serious neurological deficits than t…

Anticoagulation is an essential component of all extracorporeal therapies. Currently locoregional citrate anticoagulation is the recommended technique for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). However, low clearance of citrate restricts its use to blood flow up to 150 mL/…

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety of intramuscular administration of Engensis in Participants with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis who were previously randomized, received treatment, and completed the Day 180 Visit of Study VMALS-002-2. Safety will be as…

The purpose of this prospective study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of MTA and Biodentine as a medicament in vital pulp therapy in maxillary and mandibular primary molars in a pediatric population. There is limited research currently on Biodentine since it's…

The ACHIEVE Hearing Intervention Follow-Up study is a randomized trial of a telehealth versus conventional clinic-based hearing healthcare (HHC) delivery model among older adults who are existing hearing aid users to determine if a telehealth HHC model improves hearing aid use an…

The purpose of this multi-centered, NIH-sponsored study is to develop an optimal protocol for using noninvasive 129Xe gas exchange MRI to detect changing disease activity in interstitial lung diseases (ILDs).

A Patient Decision Aid (PtDA) is developed during a workshop in close collaboration with selected patients. The PtDA is subsequently used in the consultation between patient and physician to facilitate their shared decision on the dose of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT…

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is an effective but toxic therapy, and lung injury affects as many as 25% of children receiving HSCT. Improved transplant techniques and major improvements in survival mean that HSCT is being more widely used, and more mismatched grafts a…

The purpose of this study is to determine how different behavioral interventions designed to alter food perceptions and behaviors affect brain responses to food, eating behaviors, and body weight.

Blunt chest trauma is the second most common form of unintentional trauma in the US and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic injuries are the third most common cause of death in trauma patients. Rib fractures have an increased associated risk of pneumo…

This project is aimed at advancing neuropsychological diagnostics, enriching and modernizing the panorama of both clinical and forensic psychometric testing. The rapid socio-demographic changes, the developments of neuropsychological semiotics and nosography, as well as the growi…