Exploring the incidence and influencing factors of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a protocol for a retrospective observational study by Juan Tan, Qiang Fu, Lin Tan, Haibei Liu

“…The results of this study will be presented at various academic and healthcare conferences, spanning local to international levels and will also be submitted for publication in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number This study has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Register (ChiCTR) under registration number ChiCTR2400088738.…”
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Tuberculosis vaccines and therapeutic drug: challenges and future directions by Yajing An, Ruizi Ni, Li Zhuang, Ling Yang, Zhaoyang Ye, Linsheng Li, Seppo Parkkila, Ashok Aspatwar, Wenping Gong

“…This review meticulously maps out the contemporary landscape of TB vaccine development, with a focus on antigen identification, clinical trial progress, and the obstacles and future trajectories in vaccine research. …”
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Biochemical Characterization of Early Osteoarthritis in the Ankle by Hagen Schmal, Gian M. Salzmann, Elia R. Langenmair, Ralf Henkelmann, Norbert P. Südkamp, Philipp Niemeyer

“…Methods. 49 patients with a mean age of 33±14 years undergoing an arthroscopy of the ankle with different stages of chronic OA were prospectively included in a clinical trial. Lavage fluids were analyzed by ELISA. …”
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Nurse-Led Self-Management Support After Organ Transplantation – A Multicenter, Stepped-Wedge Randomized Controlled Trial by Regina van Zanten, Monique van Dijk, Joost van Rosmalen, Joost van Rosmalen, Denise K. Beck, AnneLoes van Staa, Ann Van Hecke, Ann Van Hecke, Emma K. Massey

“…No significant intervention effect was found in the primary analysis, however, for recipients with reduced self-management skills the intervention may be beneficial.Clinical Trial Registrationhttps://onderzoekmetmensen.nl/en/trial/24150, Netherlands Trial Register NL8469.…”
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Comparison of the Effect of Sertraline and Escitalopram on the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tahereh Sabaghian, Roya Vaziri-Harami, Seyed Alireza Ebadi, Minoo Heidari Almasi, Azadeh Ahmadi Koomleh, Amir Behnam Kharazmi, Ehsan Farhadi, Mahdiyeh Miri, Amir Ahmad Nassiri

“…Materials and Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 100 patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis with a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score greater than 15 who were not using medication for depression were included in the study. …”
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Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness after Panretinal Photocoagulation with Red and Green Laser in Bilateral Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Patients: Short Term Results by Ramak Roohipoor, Sina Dantism, Aliasghar Ahmadraji, Reza Karkhaneh, Mohammad Zarei, Fariba Ghasemi

“…Study Design. Randomized clinical trial. Methods. A total of 50 patients with bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy and no diabetic macular edema underwent PRP. …”
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Feasibility and Safety of Continuous and Chronic Bilateral Deep Brain Stimulation of the Medial Forebrain Bundle in the Naïve Sprague-Dawley Rat by Luciano L. Furlanetti, Máté D. Döbrössy, Iñigo A. Aranda, Volker A. Coenen

“…Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the superolateral branch of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB) has provided rapid and dramatic reduction of depressive symptoms in a clinical trial. Early intracranial self-stimulation experiments of the MFB suggested detrimental side effects on the animals’ health; therefore, the current study looked at the viability of chronic and continuous MFB-DBS in rodents, with particular attention given to welfare issues and identification of stimulated pathways. …”
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Improved health outcomes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients 3 years after treatment by the AI-assisted home enteral nutrition management by Jia Liu, Xiuying Wang, Xu Ye, Danna Chen

“…Various tests showed that AI-assisted HEN improved the nutritional intake of patients, had a low positive rate of Epstein–Barr virus, reduced adverse reactions such as psychological stress and physical pain, and could improve the quality of life of patients.ConclusionAI-assisted HEN has a positive auxiliary effect on clinical treatment, which is helpful to promote the recovery of patients with NPC.Clinical trial registrationNCT06603909.…”
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Factors predicting secondary hypertension in young adults with hypertension: a retrospective study by Nicha Prasert, Worapaka Manosroi, Benya Hankamolsiri, Muslimah Wae-uma, Papot Choonklai

“…Individuals who do not have any of these predictors may have a lower likelihood of secondary hypertension; however, these markers should always be used in conjunction with a thorough clinical assessment and are not intended to serve as definitive criteria for diagnosis. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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In perennial allergic rhinitis, RQLQ is improved similarly by Azelastine 0.15 and mometasone furoate by Jean Bousquet, MD, Ludger Klimek, MD, Hans-Christian Kuhl, PhD, Duc Tung Nguyen, MD, Rajesh Kumar Ramalingam, MD, G. Walter Canonica, MD, William E. Berger, MD

“…This study suggests that Aze 0.15% and MF display a similar improvement of RQLQ ( 2.80 [2.78] for Aze 0.15% vs 2.81 [2.75] for MF). Clinical trial registry number: NCT00720382.…”
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Completion of a standardizable competency-based research training program improves understanding and preparedness for both new and experienced clinical research professionals by Lucy Palmer, Sandra E. Morones, Heidi T. Jacobe, Rhonda Oilepo

“…The Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency created a competency framework for CRPs, which has demonstrated positive results from various institutions, but training programs have been limited in standardization, replicability, and dissemination. …”
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Evaluation of Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Local Infiltration in Combination with Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Compared to Topical 4% Hydroquinone Cream Alon... by Zohreh Tehranchinia, Bita Saghi, Hoda Rahimi

“…This study was a prospective assessor- and analyst-blind, randomized split-face clinical trial which was performed on patients with bilateral malar epidermal melasma. …”
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia following Lenalidomide Maintenance for Multiple Myeloma: Two Cases with Unexpected Presentation and Good Prognostic Features by Abdullah M. Khan, Jameel Muzaffar, Hermant Murthy, John R. Wingard, Jan S. Moreb

“…One patient was diagnosed on routine biopsy performed as part of requirements of the clinical trial. Both patients had B-cell ALL, without known poor risk cytogenetics, and were managed with standard induction therapies resulting in complete remission. …”
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Hand acceleration time (HAT) as a diagnostic tool in the assessment of haemodialysis access-induced distal ischaemia (HAIDI): study protocol for a prospective cohort study in the B... by Sebastian Videla, Begoña Gonzalo, Emma Espinar, Siloé Palacios, Carolina Herranz, Elena Iborra Ortega

“…Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number ClinicalTrial.gov: NCT06187207. Pre Results.…”
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The Effect of Anterior Capsule Polishing on Capsular Contraction and Lens Stability in Cataract Patients with High Myopia by Dandan Wang, Xiaoyu Yu, Zhangliang Li, Xixia Ding, Hengli Lian, Jianyang Mao, Yinying Zhao, Yun-E. Zhao

“…The study was registered at http://www.clinicaltrials.gov, and the clinical trial accession number is NCT 03142269.…”
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Gross motor abnormalities in relation to balance and weight indicators in children with spastic diplegia by Lamis Neyazy Elrakhawy, Khaled Ahmed Mamdouh, Hoda Abdel Azim Eltalawy, Radwa S. Abdulrahman

“…Trial registration The study registered in ClinicalTrial.gov in October 2024 (NCT06642922).…”
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The Efficacy of Functional and Traditional Exercise on the Body Composition and Determinants of Physical Fitness of Older Women: A Randomized Crossover Trial by Antônio Gomes de Resende-Neto, José Carlos Aragão-Santos, Bruna Caroline Oliveira-Andrade, Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos, Clodoaldo Antônio De Sá, Felipe José Aidar, Josimari Melo DeSantana, Eduardo Lusa Cadore, Marzo Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto

“…This is a randomized clinical trial in which participants performed two 12-week periods of different training methods, separated by eight weeks of washout. …”
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Evaluation of Monocular Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction with an Automated Thermodynamic System in Elderly Chinese Patients: A Contralateral Eye Study by Yinying Zhao, Jialu Xie, Junhua Li, Yana Fu, Xiaolei Lin, Shangrong Wang, Jiling Ma, Yune Zhao

“…This study was a prospective, examiner-masked, contralateral eye clinical trial. The eye perceived by the patient to be worse (test eye) received a 12-minute LipiFlow treatment, while the other eye served as control. …”
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Longitudinal Study on Low-Dose Aspirin versus Placebo Administration in Silent Brain Infarcts: The Silence Study by Ilaria Maestrini, Marta Altieri, Laura Di Clemente, Edoardo Vicenzini, Patrizia Pantano, Eytan Raz, Mauro Silvestrini, Leandro Provinciali, Isabella Paolino, Carmine Marini, Matteo Di Giuseppe, Tommasina Russo, Francesco Federico, Cristiana Coppola, Maria Pia Prontera, Domenico Maria Mezzapesa, Vincenzo Lucivero, Lucilla Parnetti, Paola Sarchielli, Maria Peducci, Domenico Inzitari, Giovanna Carlucci, Carlo Serrati, Carla Zat, Anna Cavallini, Alessandra Persico, Giuseppe Micieli, Stefano Bastianello, Vittorio Di Piero

“…Despite the study limitations, SBI seems to be a negative prognostic factor and ASA preventive treatment might improve SBI prognosis. EU Clinical trial is registered with EudraCT Number: 2005-000996-16; Sponsor Protocol Number: 694/30.06.04.…”
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Analysis of kinematic and kinetic changes in scoliosis following spinal manipulation by Yanyun Gou, Lin Meng, Shaoqing Chen, Zheng Jiang, Huangwei Lei

“…This study utilized a single-arm clinical trial design involving 35 patients aged 18 to 20 with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) and Cobb angles ranging from 10° to 30°. …”
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