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The primary objective of this research protocol is to study and follow the course of motor neuron loss in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) using the electrophysiological technique of motor unit number estimation (MUNE). This study is based on the hypothesis that the…

This clinical study will evaluate the early to midterm safety and performance of the JOURNEY™ II UNI UKS in patients with non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease of the knee requiring lateral or medial knee compartment replacement. Clinical, radiographic, health economic and …

The primary objective of this study is to study the safety and efficacy of the BiOSS LIM C with respect to Patient oriented Composite Endpoint (PoCE) at 12 months in a "real world" left-main bifurcation population and as compared with a prespecified performance goal.

Pilot study to evaluate the performance of a lead below 2 French with specific distal shape to deliver efficient LV pacing

The investigators will study the relationship between the basal ganglia and the cerebellum in dystonia by associating cerebellar stimulations with functional magnetic resonance imaging analysis.

This clinical trial proposes to evaluate a relatively unexplored approach to treatment of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the lower extremities. The strategy is to directly and specifically deliver drug to the tumor. For the proposed phase I clinical trial, the investigators wil…

Objective: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative Montelukast as an analgesic for adenotonsillectomy Study Design: Randomized controlled double blinded clinical trial. Setting: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), Div…

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a web application (Satelia®Cardio by NP Medical) for the management of chronic heart failure. Patients were categorized according to digital literacy (digitally literate versus poor digital literacy).

The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy for the inclusion of support figures and romantic partners throughout the bariatric surgery process, from pre-surgery to two months post-surgery. This will be done using a four-arm ra…

The goal of this study is to characterize biophysiolgoical signals as a comprehensive profile of the nervous systems in order to understand interactions between the brain and body, while an individual performs naturalistic behaviors (ex. walking, pointing) and while breathing at …

The purpose of this study is to test the accuracy of using an imaging technique called breath-holding functional magnetic resonance imaging (BH fMRI) in addition to the standard imaging test described above. This study will allow the researchers to find out whether using BH fMRI …

To determine whether silicone gel is effective at preventing or minimizing scar formation after eyelid surgery.

Determine in the context of a controlled crossover diet-intervention trial the role of taurocholic acid metabolism by gut bacteria in African American subjects at elevated risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). Two isocaloric diets, an animal-based diet high in taurine and saturated f…

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects the ability of the body to process glucose (sugar). Under fasting conditions, the liver is able to make sugar to maintain glucose levels in an important process called endogenous glucose production (EGP). Previous studies suggest that the central ner…

The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of isometric handgrip training (IHT) on blood pressure of hypertensive patients with peripheral arterial disease. Will be recruited 30 patients which will be randomized into 2 groups (15 per group), IHT and control group (CG). IHT g…

The aim is to record and document a mediastinal PT and the corresponding follow-up data (effectiveness and side effects). General recommendations for planning and feasibility are made within the framework of this study.

The goal of this study is to observe metabolic features associated with human melanoma tumors.

Patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) often suffer from spinal cord swelling inside the thecal sac, which contains the spinal cord and surrounding fluid, leading to increased pressure on the spinal cord tissue and decreased spinal cord blood flow at the site of injury…

Many patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience "relapses" of disease activity during which they have increased numbness, weakness, visual problems, or other symptoms. If a person with MS has new symptoms that are concerning to them, their doctor may want to see them in the…

Background: Omega-7 fatty acids are found in the oil extracted from certain fish and nuts like macadamia. Palmitoleic acid is one of the most common omega-7 fatty acids. Many studies suggest that this oil is good for heart health. Researchers want to find out more about these po…