Clinical Trials
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Core Exercise as Non-Pharmacological Strategy for Improving Metabolic Health in Prediabetic Women
Background and Objectives: Prediabetes (PD) is characterized by impaired glucose metabolism and is associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week core exercise intervention on glycemic control, lipid profiles, insulin sensitivity, body composition, and physical performance in prediabetic women. Materials and…
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Effect of Inspiratory Plus Expiratory Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum
CONCLUSION: The addition of inspiratory plus expiratory neuromuscular electrical stimulation to conventional postpartum rehabilitation significantly improves outcomes in patients with postpartum DRA. Overall, these findings provide evidence for a novel therapeutic approach that targets both abdominal muscle function and respiratory mechanics, offering a promising direction for the management of DRA in postpartum women.
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Effectiveness of a Health Education Program to Reduce Recurrence of Stroke by Controlling Modifiable Risk Factors in a Specialized Hospital in Bangladesh: Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: This study failed to demonstrate the effectiveness of health education in reducing recurrence, death, and stroke-related adverse events. However, health education enhanced medication adherence. Some causes of death could not be diagnosed due to inadequate health care systems. Further research with diagnostic facilities and a long observation period is necessary to explore the underlying…
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Treatment of Intractable Cancer Pain with Resiniferatoxin — An Interim Study
CONCLUSIONS: Intrathecal RTX is a single-administration, opioid-sparing analgesic in patients with intractable cancer pain. There were expected and unexpected AEs of various grades with an encouraging initial impact on pain. (Funded by the Intramural Research Program of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and others; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00804154).
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Single-Dose IncobotulinumtoxinA in the Treatment of Early-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: Results from a Preliminary Single-Arm Clinical Trial
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent rheumatologic disease and a leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. There are no disease-modifying drugs available to treat it. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a single dose of 100U botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) in patients with early knee OA. We designed a single-arm preliminary clinical…
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Is injectable platelet-rich fibrin really effective in alveolar osteitis? a randomised controlled clinical trial
CONCLUSION: I-PRF significantly reduces pain in AO patients compared to conventional treatment. These findings suggest that I-PRF could be a valuable addition to clinical practice, but further studies are needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness.
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Study protocol of a German multi-center, observer-blind, randomized, and actively controlled parallel-group trial comparing maintenance electroconvulsive therapy to treatment as usual for relapse prevention in clozapine resistant schizophrenia
BACKGROUND: Schizophrenia is one of the most severe and costly mental disorders in terms of human suffering and societal expenditure. About 15-30% of patients do not respond to all known antipsychotics, including clozapine, the current gold standard in these cases. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is well-known to be highly effective in clozapine-treatment-resistant schizophrenia (CRS), and synergistic…
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An assessment of the effects of simulation training on management of postpartum hemorrhage: short- and long-term impact on knowledge retention, skills and teamwork in the Democratic Republic of Congo
CONCLUSION: Simulation-based training has a part to play in training healthcare providers to manage post-partum hemorrhage. Training should be repeated after a period of 6 months to enhance knowledge and skill retention.
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Long-term health conditions and their impact on people with sleep disturbances and dementia
CONCLUSIONS: There is a complex relationship between LTCs, dementia and sleep and the effect of LTCs in someone with dementia may be underestimated. It is important that families know that people with dementia need adequate analgesia. In addition, tiredness and illness in family carers may mean they need support to implement strategies, or they will…
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The Impact of Internet Hospital Follow-Up on the Quality of Life of Patients With Epilepsy: Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: Long-term follow-up through IHs can effectively improve the quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in patients with epilepsy. This model provides effective support, making it an important tool for managing epilepsy. Therefore, IH management is recommended as a feasible approach for epilepsy follow-up in clinical practice.