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The purpose of this study is to find out how well ovarian sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) can be identified with indocyanine green (ICG) dye during risk-reducing ovarian surgery.

This study will randomize 20 septic shock patients to receive either a single 5 gram dose of IV vitamin B12 (Cyanokit® Meridian Medical Technologies, Columbia, MD) versus placebo in addition to standard of care to test the feasibility of completing clinical and laboratory protoco…

The aim of this study is to investigate brain response and connectivity changes evoked by video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment (VGAIT) and verum and sham acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients to elucidate the underlying brain mechanisms of mind-body interaction, image…

This study follows children into adolescence who were first randomized to intervention condition in infancy.

Pathophysiological mechanisms leading to pulmonary hypertension (PH) are complex. Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) can help us to study morphological alterations in patients with PH. These CT morphometrics are useful to predict the degree of PH severity at least in PH secon…

Muscle atrophy and insulin resistance are common after bed rest in healthy older adults. Metformin treatment has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and attenuate muscle loss in insulin resistance adults though the mechanisms are not fully known. Metformin used as a prevent…

The study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of oral vitamin C administration on erythropoietin dosing requirement in end-stage renal disease patients on regular hemodialysis.

Chronicle obstructive pulmonary disease is a worldwide cause of mortality and morbidity. This systemic disease progressively leads to dyspnea, muscle wasting and exercise capacity impairment. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a cornerstone in the management of these systemic effects. …

The purpose of this study is to test for benefits of reinforcement based training paradigm versus standard practice over weeks for improving reaching movements in people with ataxia.

There are key differences today in clinical practice regarding perioperative management of post-PCI patients on DAPT undergoing NCS. Moreover, there are significant differences between bridging agents, and improved safety of current-generation DES. Given the significant limitatio…

Multi-center, prospective, non-randomized study to evaluate outcomes of surgically treated patients with adult cervical spinal deformity.

The LACOG 1518 study will characterize demographic and clinical-pathological profile of patients diagnosed with recurrent/ metastatic urothelial cancer in Latin America.

It is not known how much improvement in insulin regulated lipolysis (the breakdown of triglycerides) occurs following substantial, sustained weight loss. Researchers will test the effects of inflammation and lipolysis regulation in people before and after bariatric surgery (sleev…

This single-center, prospective, open-label, quasi-experimental, intra-individual comparative study will include a consecutive cohort of 21 patients with diffuse or limited, minimally active scleroderma with 3 to 30 years of evolution. Patients will have 4 sessions of pulsed dye…

Among all patients, aged between 20 and 80 years old, with heart failure (HF) underwent guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in a tertiary care hospital, 40 of them with stable clinical status greater than 4 weeks were sequentially enrolled in the study. Thery were further a…

The overall goal of this study is to identify the most effective and efficient advance care planning (ACP) strategy for patients with advanced cancer. The specific aims are to: Aim 1. Compare the effectiveness of in-person, facilitated ACP versus web-based ACP on patient and fa…

The goal of this study is to learn about the effects of scopolamine (an anticholinergic drug) on areas of the brain involved in memory, and changes it may have on brain activity. The investigators will do this by testing epileptic patients who are already undergoing intracranial …

A home-based, tailored, technology-enhanced home-based exercise program (iHBE) using a combination of the integrated mobile technologies (wearable device and phone application) and tailored home-based exercise will be pilot tested. Participants will choose one of the four home-ba…

The investigators propose to develop and evaluate Link for Equity, a trauma-informed system of care. Link, a system of support for ACE-affected children, is composed of universal school Trauma-Informed Care. Preventing Racism through Awareness and Action (PRAA) is a perspective-t…

Dementia diagnosis triggers a transitional phase for the individuals and their families, often causing emotional distress and family conflicts due to the ambiguity of the illness and future trajectories. Families often report a lack of information and guidance during the period i…