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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…

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…

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).

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 goal of this prospective observational study is to compare two different methods of monitoring muscle relaxation during anesthesia - acceleromyography (AMG) and electromyography (EMG) - in people with obesity who are having bariatric surgery with general anesthesia and the mu…

The leading cause of death is cardiovascular diseases in occidental countries. Of those, atherosclerosis is the major contributor to this burden being notably responsible for strokes and myocardial infarctions. The genesis of atherosclerosis is linked to both lipid accumulation a…

This study examines changes in platelet indices in people with type 2 diabetes compared to healthy people. It checks if these changes relate to inflammation markers (like hs-CRP) and blood sugar control. Participants get routine blood tests during one clinic visit at Assiut Unive…

A trocar is a surgical instrument with a sharp point and tube and is used to create endoscopic access in the abdomen or chest where endoscopic instruments can be entered \& used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Xpan has created an FDA Cleared radially dilating trocar (R…

The objective of this interventional study is to pilot test a newly evidence-based intervention integrating different dimensions of eating pleasure to promote the consumption of fruits et vegetables. The target population for this study is men and women, aged 18-65 years old, liv…

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate whether preoperative heart rate variability (HRV) and anxiety are associated with, and can help predict, emergence agitation in adult patients undergoing elective septorhinoplasty under general anesthesia. Preoperative anxiety…

Biological testing is an essential part of general medical practice and plays a role in 60% to 70% of diagnoses. 68.5% of prescriptions are written by general practitioners, and one in seven general medical consultations ends with a prescription for biological testing. The study …

This observational study aims to assess quality of life in individuals with epilepsy using the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31). A total of 90 adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy will be evaluated through standardized questionnaires administered d…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of internal jugular vein catheterization on intracranial pressure in intubated patients in the intensive care unit using optic nerve sheath diameter

This study aims to evaluate whether a short educational session about safe therapeutic exercise during pregnancy can improve knowledge, confidence, and physical activity levels in pregnant women. Although exercise during pregnancy is safe and beneficial, many women have doubts o…

The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a widely used field test for assessing functional exercise capacity, walking endurance, and submaximal performance related to activities of daily living. However, in conventional applications, environmental conditions, observer-related differences…

Test an existing digital health app, called Albert Health, designed to support patients with a newly inserted feeding tube to use and manage their tube care, in a feasibility study. The feasibility study will evaluate the acceptability, usability and accessibility of the app in p…

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…

Comparison of the efficacy of a new medical device with a physical mode of action to Paranix anti-lice shampoo in the treatment of head lice infestation.

This study aims to compare the effects of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) vs inhalational anesthesia on postoperative levels of inflammatory markers, length of hospital stay, and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.…

The purpose of the study is to understand whether study drugs domvanalimab and zimberelimab are safe and effective in combination with standard chemotherapy for patients with operable cancer of the esophagus, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction (where the stomach meets the esop…