Efficacy and safety of antifibrotic drugs for interstitial lung diseases other than IPF: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis. by Mei Yang, Yuying Tan, Ting Yang, Dan Xu, Mei Chen, Lei Chen

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We updated a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis (TSA) of randomized controlled trials and prospective studies on antifibrotic drug (nintedanib or pirfenidone) vs other intervention (placebo, no intervention or conventional treatment) in non-IPF ILDs. …”
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Effectiveness of a web-based virtual journal club to promote medical education (Web-Ed): protocol of a multicentre pragmatic randomised trial by Mohamed Abdelrahman, Neil Cowan, Meera Ramcharn, Bassel H Al Wattar, William Parry-Smith, Sarah McRobbie, Michael Rimmer, Nagla Elfaki, Cheryl Dunlop, Damien Coleburt, Olivia Raglan, Jhia Jiat Teh, Maria Fisher, Nilaani Murugesu, Yazid Jibrel, Matthew Wood

“…The trial has been approved by the NHS Health Regulation Authority (21/HRA/3361).Trial registration number ISRCTN18036769.…”
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Comparison of diet and exercise on cardiometabolic factors in young adults with overweight/obesity: multiomics analysis and gut microbiota prediction, a randomized controlled trial by Zongyu Lin, Tianze Li, Fenglian Huang, Miao Wu, Lewei Zhu, Yueqin Zhou, Ying‐An Ming, Zhijun Lu, Wei Peng, Fei Gao, Yanna Zhu

“…We conducted an 8‐week randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of different interventions in youth with overweight/obesity. …”
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Gum Arabic (Acacia Senegal) Augmented Total Antioxidant Capacity and Reduced C-Reactive Protein among Haemodialysis Patients in Phase II Trial by Nour Elkhair Ali, Lamis AbdelGadir Kaddam, Suad Yousif Alkarib, Babikir Gabir Kaballo, Sami Ahmed Khalid, Abdalazim Higawee, Alaa AbdElhabib, Alaa AlaaAldeen, Aled O. Phillips, Amal Mahmoud Saeed

“…Oral digestion of GA (30 g/day) decreased oxidative stress and inflammatory markers among haemodialysis patients. Trial registration. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03214692, registered 11 July 2017 (prospective registration).…”
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Effect of novel accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation on suicidal ideation in adolescent patients with major depressive episode: a randomised clinical trial by Dong Huang, Shuming Zhong, Xiaodong Song, Rongxu Zhang, Shunkai Lai, Yanbin Jia

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Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

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Augmenting neurocognitive remediation therapy to Preventive Cognitive Therapy for partially remitted depressed patients: protocol of a pragmatic multicentre randomised controlled trial by Huibert Burger, Claudi Bockting, Marlies Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Amanda M Legemaat, Johanne G J van der Stappen, Maria Semkovska, Isidoor O Bergfeld, Nicoline Lous, Damiaan A J P Denys

“…Outcomes will be made publicly available.Trial registration number NL9582.…”
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The AMBU® Aura-i™ Laryngeal Mask and LMA Supreme™: A Randomized Trial of Clinical Performance and Fibreoptic Positioning in Unparalysed, Anaesthetised Patients by Novices by Zanahriah Yahaya, Wendy H. Teoh, Nora A. Dintan, Ravi Agrawal

“…Hence, we compared the AMBU® Aura-i™ and LMA Supreme™ in this randomized trial involving 100 ASA 1-2 unparalysed anaesthetised patients undergoing minor gynaecological surgery. …”
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Emotion regulation-based internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for premenstrual dysphoric disorder: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Sweden by Filipa Sampaio, Alkistis Skalkidou, Gerhard Andersson, Cornelia Weise, Johanna M. Hoppe, Maria Kleinstaeuber, Johan Vegelius, Erika Comasco, Maria Gröndal, Elisavet Kaltsouni, Felicia Sundström, Monica Buhrman

“…Results will be disseminated via presentations and publications in international journals and national outlets for clinicians and patients with PMDD.Protocol version PS2024_v1.Trial registration number NCT06496139.…”
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Short-term effects of empagliflozin on preventing contrast induced acute kidney injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, a randomised trial by Zeinab Sadat Hosseini, Mohammad Javad Jamili, Behzad Ensan, Ghazaleh Donyadideh, Bahram Shahri, Hamid Eshraghi, Susan Darroudi, Mohsen Moohebati

“…Abstract Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a prevalent cause of hospital-acquired renal impairment in patients undergoing intervention. Limited clinical trials explore SGLT2 inhibitors’ effects on CI-AKI. …”
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Patient-reported outcome improvements following scalp hair regrowth among patients with Alopecia Areata: analysis of the ALLEGRO-2b/3 trial by Ernest H. Law, Kent A. Hanson, Matthew Harries, Dane Korver, Bintu Sherif, Costel Chirila

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The efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise as complementary therapy for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ye Tian, Zi-Yuan Liu, Jia-Hao Wang, Jing-Hua Qian

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Management of volume load for patients undergoing hemodialysis via WeChat and home monitoring in China: a protocol for a cluster-randomized trial by Xiaocui Wang, Bonan Yan, Shipeng Zhang, Yuanke Zhou, Qinxiu Zhang, Xueying Li

“…What’s more, if significant differences are observed between the results of the WeChat groups and the home monitoring-feedback group, this will further substantiate the importance and impact of home monitoring in volume load management. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06333574). …”
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The effects of intermittent fasting on antioxidant and inflammatory markers and liver enzymes in postmenopausal, overweight and obese women with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial by Aryan Tavakoli, Camellia Akhgarjand, Hastimansooreh Ansar, Hirad Houjaghani, Amirhossein Khormani, Kurosh Djafarian, Abdolrahman Rostamian, Mahsa Ranjbar, Gholamreza Mohammadi Farsani

“…This 8-week randomized controlled trial included 44 postmenopausal women with RA divided into an intervention group following a 16:8 IF diet and a control group maintaining their usual diet and received recommendations for healthy eating. …”
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Efficacy of phototherapy to treat facial ageing when using a red versus an amber LED: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Lidiane Rocha Mota, Christiane Pavani, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Ivone da Silva Duarte, Daniela de Fátima Teixeira da Silva

“…This study is not recruiting yet.Trial registration number RBR6YFCBM; Pre-results.…”
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Assessment of root resorption on lateral incisors after primary canine extraction treating mesioangular displaced permanent canines: a randomised controlled trial by Narmin Helal, Reem Naaman, Najlaa Alamoudi, Azza El-Housseiny, Fatima Jadu

“…In addition, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the position of the unerupted canine and the risk of RR in adjacent lateral incisors.DesignRandomised controlled clinical trial.MethodsEighty-five patients 9–12-year-old with MDC were allocated equally to either an extraction group (EG) or a control group (CG). …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Standard of Care Recovery for Emergency Cesarean Deliveries at Mbarara Hospital, Uganda by Moris, Baluku, Francis, Bajunirwe, Joseph, Ngonzi, Joseph, Kiwanuka, Stephen, Ttendo

“…METHODS: In a prospective, randomized, single-blind, controlled trial, mothers delivering by emergency cesarean delivery were randomly assigned to either an ERAS or a standard of care (SOC) recovery arm. …”
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Surgeon Preference and Clinical Outcome of 3D Vision Compared to 2D Vision in Laparoscopic Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials by Rawin Amiri, BSc, Maurice J. W. Zwart, PhD, Leia R. Jones, BSc, Mohammad Abu Hilal, PhD, FRCS, Harrie P. Beerlage, PhD, FEBU, Mark I. van Berge Henegouwen, PhD, Wytze W. Lameris, PhD, Willem A. Bemelman, PhD, Marc G. Besselink, MD, MSc, PhD

“…However, the added value of 3D vision remains unclear as a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing 3D vision including HD technology in laparoscopic surgery is currently lacking. …”
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Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise Can Increase Exercise in Older Adults Living in the Community and in Long-Term Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheehy L, Bharadwaj L, Nissen KA, Estey JL

“…Most were interested to continue beyond the study.Conclusion: Non-immersive virtual reality for home-based and facility-based older adults is safe, enjoyable and feasible and may increase users’ weekly levels of physical activity leading to clinical benefits for functional walking in facility-based users.Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04083885; registered 2019– 09-06).Plain language summary: Regular exercise is so important for older adults. …”
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Durvalumab and tremelimumab in patients with advanced rare cancer: a multi-centre, non-blinded, open-label phase II basket trialResearch in context by Abha A. Gupta, Anna Tinker, Derek Jonker, Rahma Jamal, Hal Hirte, Eric W. Winquist, Quincy Chu, Christian Kollmannsberger, Ralph Wong, Thierry Alcindor, Torsten O. Nielsen, Ming Tsao, Tricia R. Cottrell, Diane Provencher, John Hilton, Monika K. Krzyżanowska, Christine Elser, Sebastien Hotte, Joana Sederias, Siwei Zhang, Wei Tu, Janet Dancey

“…Patients received D (1500 mg IV) + TM (75 mg IV) on Day 1 q4 weeks for 4 cycles followed by D q4 weeks until disease progression. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02879162. …”
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