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This study tested whether giving only calcitriol (a form of vitamin D) to 16 children and adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) could raise blood phosphate levels and improve bone growth without causing kidney stones. Participants took increasing doses of calcitriol for one…

This study tested a drug called burosumab in 12 people with fibrous dysplasia who also had low blood phosphate, which can make bones weaker. Participants injected the drug at home once or twice a month for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could raise phosphate level…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…

This study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…

This study tested whether taking a high dose of vitamin D3 daily for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and mass in older adults with obesity. Researchers enrolled 29 participants aged 60 and older in southern Mexico. They measured handgrip strength, muscle mass, and physical…

This study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…

This study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…

This completed study looked at the natural course of two ultra-rare genetic disorders: GACI and ARHR2. Researchers collected medical records and blood samples from 48 affected individuals and their family members. The goal was to better understand how these diseases progress over…

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…

This study tested a new device to collect urine from premature newborns in a gentler way. The goal was to see if it is easy for nurses to use and comfortable for babies. Twenty babies took part, and the device was compared to current methods. The study focused on how well the dev…

This completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …

This study looked at 167 adults with chronic kidney disease on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to compare their blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals linked to bone health. The goal was to see if one dialysis method is associated with fewer mineral an…

This study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …