Clinical Trials
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Spinal needles versus conventional needles for fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules-A multicenter randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: No significant improvement was found using spinal needles with a stylet compared to conventional needles. Given the significantly higher cost of spinal needles and comparable diagnostic outcomes, their routine use for thyroid FNAB is not recommended.
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Cost Analysis of the PARENT Trial of Community Health Workers in Early Childhood Preventive Care: A Secondary Analysis of a Cluster-Randomized Clinical Trial
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: This secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized clinical trial suggests that the cost of the PARENT intervention was offset by savings in non-WCV health care utilization, and revenue for federally qualified health centers from increased WCV attendance could fund ongoing intervention costs.
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Efficacy and safety of commercially available cosmetic perioperative skincare products for non-invasive energy-based device treatment: a single-centre, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Photoelectric therapies (or non-invasive energy-based device treatment), especially picosecond lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments, are widely used to manage various cutaneous conditions, including pigmentation, inflammation, and signs of aging. However, these treatments can also impair the integrity of the skin barrier, making post-treatment repair of skin barrier function essential to maintain perioperative curative…
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Multi-institutional, randomized, controlled trial to assess the efficacy and tolerability of a reusable, self-contained cryotherapy delivery device
CONCLUSIONS: CMP use for 14 days following chemotherapy infusion mitigated chemotherapy-associated OP and AU. The effect was seen over two cycles of treatment with known stomatotoxic agents having both short and long half-lives. The device was well tolerated.
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Prognostic factors associated with primary non-responsiveness to antibiotics and appendicitis recurrence for CT-diagnosed uncomplicated acute appendicitis: secondary analysis of two randomized clinical trials
CONCLUSION: Patients with an appendiceal diameter ≥15 mm and a body temperature >38°C may not be optimal candidates for non-operative treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis. Patients with CRP <100 mg/l at 24 h of antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis have a 99% likelihood of successful antibiotic therapy.
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Levels of several inflammatory cytokines in acne patients before and after isotretinoin therapy: a randomized, controlled clinical trial
CONCLUSION: The anti-inflammatory effects of isotretinoin in acne patients result from its ability to decrease serum levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-8, IL-36, TNF-α, TSLP, and TWEAK).
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Extracellular vesicles from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid provide insights into the inhaled corticosteroids treatment response in COPD
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the potential of BALF-derived EVs as a biomarker source for predicting ICS responsiveness in COPD. The CST family, especially CST1, potentially serves as a valuable indicator for identifying patients who are more likely to benefit from ICS treatment.
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Efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 with and without type 2 diabetes: a prespecified analysis of the DARE-19 randomized trial
CONCLUSIONS: Initiating dapagliflozin in patients hospitalized for acute COVID-19 was well tolerated and safe, irrespective of T2D status. Serum biomarker levels remained stable and comparable between treatment groups, indicating no increased risk of adverse metabolic or renal effects with dapagliflozin in this clinical scenario.
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Efficacy of superior laryngeal nerve block in reducing retching during transesophageal echocardiography: a randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral iSLN block significantly reduces the incidence of retching and oropharyngeal mucosal bleeding, while improving patient comfort, increasing the rapid TEE probe insertion rate, and stabilizing MAP during TEE examination. This technique can significantly improve patient experience and safety during TEE procedures.
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Dexamethasone for 12 weeks for reducing fatigue in patients receiving palliative chemotherapy: A Phase 3, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSION: Dexamethasone did not significantly reduce cancer-associated fatigue or improve QOL in patients receiving palliative chemotherapy. The findings highlight the need to explore alternative, more effective interventions for managing fatigue in this population.