Clinical Trials
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Comparison of Non-insulated Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency and Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Facial Atrophic Acne Scarring: A Pilot Randomized Split-face Clinical Study
A study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness and adverse effects of non-insulated microneedle fractional radiofrequency (NIMFRF) and ablative fractional carbon dioxide (AFCO2) laser on facial atrophic acne scarring in a randomized split-face model. Thirty subjects with facial atrophic acne scarring were enrolled. Each side of the face randomly received 1 session of NIMFRF or…
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The influence of identity-oriented psychotrauma therapy on Hashimoto disease activity: a randomised controlled trial
ABSTRACTBackground: Childhood adversity and trauma have been linked to altered thyroid function and hypothyroidism, yet few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have examined the effectiveness of trauma-focused psychological interventions in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT).Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IOPT) in adults with HT, focusing on both immunological and…
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Exploring the Potential of Oral Butyrate Supplementation in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Subgroup Insights from an Interventional Study
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common cause of chronic liver disease and is closely associated with metabolic abnormalities and cardiovascular risks. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut microbiota, has the potential to enhance liver health by modulating inflammation and supporting gut barrier integrity. This study aimed to investigate and compare…
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Patient perceptions of primary care rapid respiratory microbiological point-of-care testing: a qualitative study
CONCLUSION: RM-POCT offers the potential to improve self-efficacy beliefs and reduce reconsulting for the same illness. Effective clinician communication and patient education may be beneficial alongside RM-POCTs to minimise unintended outcomes and enhance patients’ ability to determine when primary care attendance is necessary in the future.
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Right C7 neurotomy at the intervertebral foramen plus intensive speech and language therapy versus intensive speech and language therapy alone for chronic post-stroke aphasia: multicentre, randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: C7 neurotomy plus three weeks of intensive SLT was associated with a greater improvement in language function compared with three weeks of intensive SLT alone over a period of six months. No severe adverse events or long term troublesome symptoms or functional loss were reported.
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Combination therapy for exacerbations of pain in osteoarthritis with non-fixed combinations
CONCLUSION: The combination of CS/GL/MSM/HA with collagen significantly outperforms collagen-free therapy in reducing pain, improving joint function, and decreasing symptomatic treatment needs in patients with knee OA exacerbations. These findings support the inclusion of collagen in OA combination therapy.
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Comparison of 20% Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Conventional Treatment in Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Patients
CONCLUSION: aPRP is both safe and more effective than conventional treatments for moderate to severe symptomatic DED.
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Impact of rose bengal-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy adjunctive to mechanical debridement on clinical, microbiological, and immunological parameters in peri-implantitis: a parallel, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: Rose bengal-mediated a-PDT, combined with mechanical debridement, showed superior efficacy in managing peri-implantitis by significantly improving clinical, microbiological, and biochemical outcomes. This approach presents a promising adjunctive therapy for enhanced peri-implantitis management.
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Randomised trial of home sleep apnoea testing compared to in-lab polysomnography for the evaluation of obstructive sleep apnoea in children: rationale and study protocol
INTRODUCTION: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affects 1-5% of the paediatric population, including 55-90% of children with Down syndrome (DS), and has been associated with negative effects on neurocognitive development, cardiovascular health, immune development and quality of life. In-lab attended polysomnography (PSG) is currently the gold standard for the diagnosis of OSA in children, but it…
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The VIPR-1 trial (Visualizing Ischemia in the Pancreatic Remnant): Assessing the role of intraoperative indocyanine green perfusion in predicting postoperative pancreatic leaks and fistulas: Protocol for a phase II clinical trial
Surgery of the pancreas has come a long way since its inception; however, postoperative morbidity is still high. Pancreatic leaks and fistulas are common complications in patients undergoing surgery to remove the pancreas. Fistulas delay subsequent oncological care after surgery and prolong the hospital stay. Hypoperfusion of the pancreas has been proposed as one factor…