Clinical Trials
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Observation on the efficacy of moxibustion with fuzi cake combined with auricular point pressing in treating anxiety and depression in newly diagnosed people living with HIV: A randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: Moxibustion with aconite cake combined with earlobe acupressure can effectively alleviate anxiety and depression in newly diagnosed human immunodeficiency virus patients, enhance their quality-of-life, and may improve immune function. The treatment is safe and well — tolerated, with good clinical potential for application and promotion.
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Efficacy of Facial Botulinum Toxin A Injections in Alleviating Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease Patients: An Open-Label, Nonrandomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: In summary, BTX-A demonstrates efficacy in reducing multiple neuropsychiatric symptoms (such as tension, anxiety, depression, sensitivity, etc.) in PD, with comparable effectiveness to CH, supporting its consideration as an alternative therapeutic option.
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Hybrid Tai Chi Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme for Psychological Stress Reduction and Oxidative Stress in Patients With Chronic Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Preliminary evidence suggests that Tai Chi may effectively relieve pain symptoms, increase quality of life, and reduce cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS). However, few randomized controlled trials have specifically investigated the potential benefits of Tai Chi in patients with CCS, particularly regarding its effects on psychological stress and cellular stress levels.…
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Effect of Empagliflozin on the plasma lipidome in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: results from the EmDia clinical trial
CONCLUSION: This study identified distinct lipid signatures associated with Empagliflozin treatment after both one and twelve weeks, respectively, with five lipids overlapping between signatures and three with consistent directions, revealing that some of the beneficial effects of Empagliflozin could be through lipid modulation. Notably, Empagliflozin-modulated lipids associated with changes in clinical traits and lipid-specific profiles…
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An early prediction of postprandial glycemia evolution using the MD001 algorithm: a muticentre prospective trial
To date, the closed-loop system represents the best commercialized management of type 1 diabetes. However, mealtimes still require carbohydrate estimation and are often associated with postprandial hyperglycemia which may contribute to poor metabolic control and long -term complications. A multicentre, prospective, non-interventional clinical trial was designed to determine the effectiveness of a novel algorithm to…
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The possibilities of antioxidant neuroretinoprotection in the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma
CONCLUSION: Mexidol therapy improves retinal light sensitivity, stabilizes the number of relative first- and second-order scotomas, and reduces the likelihood of GON progression. The dose-dependent effect of Mexidol was demonstrated.
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Improved Etiological Diagnosis of Nonresolving or Slowly Resolving Pneumonia Through Combined Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy and Metagenomic Sequencing
Background: Nonresolving or slowly resolving pneumonia (NRP) poses a diagnostic challenge because infectious and noninfectious etiologies often mimic community-acquired pneumonia on imaging. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial lung biopsy (EBUS-TBLB) improves tissue acquisition for peripheral lesions, whereas metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) offers culture-independent pathogen detection. Whether their combination enhances etiological clarification of NRP remains…
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Effect of Focused Ultrasound With or Without Anti-HPV beta-Glucan Therapy on Persistent Cervical HPV Infection: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a leading cause of cervical cancer worldwide. While prophylactic vaccines exist, many women remain at risk due to prior exposure or limited access to vaccination. Current treatments focus on ablating visible lesions but often fail to clear the virus completely. Adjunctive therapies that enhance immune clearance may improve…
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Safety of artificial intelligence-assisted optical diagnosis for leaving colorectal polyps in situ during colonoscopy (PRACTICE): a non-inferiority, randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Guidelines recommend leaving in situ rectosigmoid polyps diagnosed during colonoscopy that are 5 mm or smaller if the endoscopist optically predicts them to be non-neoplastic. However, no randomised controlled trial has been done to examine the efficacy and safety of this strategy.
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Healthcare Expenditures Associated With Implementing an External Facilitation Program to Increase the Prescribing of Medications Used for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Among Veterans
CONCLUSIONS: Veterans at intervention sites with an OUD history had higher outpatient psychiatric-related costs, which could be explained by increased access to optimal mental health services at VHA. Improving access to OUD treatment at VA may lead to more coordinated and comprehensive treatment of both OUD and other associated mental health and physical comorbidities.