Catheter ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs with risk factor modification for treatment of atrial fibrillation: a protocol of a randomised controlled trial (PRAGUE-25 trial) by Stepan Havranek, Jiri Jarkovsky, Otakar Jiravský, Pavel Osmancik, Veronika Bulková, Jan Chovančík, Tomáš Roubíček, Dalibor Heřman, Zuzana Čarná, Vladimír Tuka, Martin Matoulek, Martin Fiala, Sylvie Stregl-Hruskova, Adam Latiňák, Jiřina Kotryová

“…Results of the study will be disseminated on scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed scientific journals. After the end of follow-up, data will be available upon request to principal investigator.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT04011800).…”
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Protocol for a process evaluation: face-to-face physiotherapy compared with a supported home exercise programme for the management of musculoskeletal conditions: the REFORM trial by David Wong, Catherine Sherrington, Manuela L Ferreira, Christopher G Maher, Hueiming Liu, Joshua R Zadro, Lisa A Harvey, Hannah G Withers, Joanne V Glinsky, Jackie Chu, Matthew D Jennings, Alison J Hayes, Ian J Starkey, Blake A Palmer, Lukas Szymanek, Jackson J Cruwys, Kitty Duong, Anne Barnett, Matthew J Tindall, Barbara R Lucas, Tara E Lambert, Deborah A Taylor

“…The results of the process evaluation will be disseminated through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.Trial registration number ACTRN12619000065190.…”
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Risk factors for disruptive behaviours: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of quasi-experimental evidence by Essi Viding, Francesca Solmi, Simon Russell, Lucy Karwatowska, Bianca Lucia De Stavola, Sara Jaffee, Jean-Baptiste Pingault

“…The findings will be disseminated via publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and through presentations at international meetings and conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020169313.…”
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Protocol for a randomised ‘screen-and-treat’ Helicobacter pylori eradication trial in 14–18-years-old adolescents residing in three regions of Chile: effectiveness and microbiologi... by Ximena Aguilera, Camila Cabrera, Sergio George, Yalda Lucero, Beatriz Zabala Torres, Lilian Fernández, Nora Mamani, Anne Lagomarcino, Miguel O'Ryan

“…Findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings to guide future practices.Trial registration number NCT05926804.…”
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Protocol on establishing a prospective enhanced surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases in residential aged care facilities in Central Queensland, Australia: an observational... by Mohammad Rashidul Hashan, Robert Booy, Michael Kirk, Gulam Khandaker, Gwenda Chapman, Jacina Walker, Sonya Jayne Davidson, Jill Auriac, Nicolas Smoll, Delwar Akbar

“…The findings from the study will be actively disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, social and print media, federal, state, and local authorities to reflect on the results that may facilitate revision of policy and highlight the stakeholders, funding bodies both locally and internationally.…”
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VRx@Home protocol: A virtual reality at-home intervention for persons living with dementia and their care partners by Di Qi, Lora Appel, Raheleh Saryazdi, Samantha Lewis-Fung, Lou-Anne Carsault, Eduardo Garcia-Giler, Jennifer L Campos

“…Findings will be shared with all stakeholders through peer-reviewed publications and presentations.Clinical registration This study has been registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT06568211).…”
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Phytochemistry and pharmacological advances of Ascophyllum nodosum in the management of human diseases: A comprehensive review by Brijesh Singh Chauhan, Yash Pal Singh

“…Methods: To ensure a comprehensive search, we reviewed peer-reviewed articles on Ascophyllum nodosum extract (ANE) and its active constituents using several online databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, ResearchGate, and Web of Science. …”
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Enhanced Recovery after Intensive Care (ERIC): study protocol for a German stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a critical care telehe... by Ulrich Mansmann, Claudia Spies, Ursula Marschall, Reinhard Busse, Christine Adrion, Bjoern Weiss, Nicolas Paul, Elke Berger, Jörg Caumanns, Simone Rosseau

“…The results will be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal and presented at international conferences. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions on healthcare professionals’ understanding and use of conscience: a systematic review protocol by Alex Clark, Megan Kennedy, Christina Lamb, Edith Pituskin, Ken Kirkwood, Yolanda Babenko-Mould

“…The results will be reported in a peer-reviewed journal and disseminated at conferences.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021256943.…”
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Efficacy of Chinese traditional quadruple single pill combination versus valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of hypertension (COSPQ-BP): study protocol for randomised c... by Kai Liu, Yu Yan, Xin Zhang, Yanan Li, Yuanyuan Yao, Lu Liu, Runyu Ye, Si Wang, Xiangyu Yang, Xiaoping Chen, Shanshan Jia, Qingtao Meng, Xianghao Zuo

“…The findings of this study will be disseminated through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration This study was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR2300067920). …”
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The financial toxicity of cancer: unveiling global burden and risk factors – a systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Ribka Nigatu Haile, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Molla Azmeraw Bizuayehu

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cancer-related financial toxicity and identify key risk factors contributing to this burden.Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, searching databases like Medline, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, International Scientific Indexing and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed observational studies. Data were extracted into Microsoft Excel 2021, and study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. …”
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Self-Harm in Eating Disorders (SHINE): a mixed-methods exploratory study by Maria Michail, Helen Bould, Anna Lavis, Sheryllin McNeil, Anthony Winston, Kalen Reid, Christina L Easter, Rosina Pendrous

“…We anticipate disseminating findings to clinical, academic and lived experience audiences, at academic conferences, through peer-reviewed articles, and through various public engagement activities (eg, infographics, podcasts).…”
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Use of iStent as a Standalone Operation in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma by Yu-Yen Chen, Yun-Ju Lai, Yung-Feng Yen, Li-Ying Huang

“…We searched various databases between January 1, 2000, and September 30, 2019, and included only peer-reviewed, prospective, or retrospective clinical studies in our analyses. …”
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Evaluation of the digital diabetes prevention programme pilot: uncontrolled mixed-methods study protocol by William Henley, Elizabeth Murray, Kerry Daff, Anthi Lavida, Jenny Irwin, Jonathan Valabhji

“…Dissemination will include a report to NHSE to inform future policy and publication in peer-reviewed journals.…”
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A meta-analysis and systematic review of the clinical efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid (PRP + HA) versus PRP monotherapy for knee osteoarth... by Dan Du, Yuan Liang

“…Material and methods A systematic search was conducted using four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) to select publications published in peer-reviewed journals. The mean difference (MD) and risk ratio (RR) was calculated, along with their 95% confidence intervals. …”
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Effectiveness of ‘Tackle Your Tics’, a brief, intensive group-based exposure therapy programme for children with tic disorders: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Danielle Cath, Annet Heijerman-Holtgrefe, Chaim Huyser, Cara Verdellen, Jolande van de Griendt, Laura Beljaars, Kees-Jan Kan, Ramón Lindauer, Pieter Hoekstra, Lisbeth Utens

“…Findings will be presented on national and international conferences, peer-reviewed scientific journals, patient organisation meetings and public media. …”
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Effects of cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health and physical fitness on occupational performance of firefighters: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andre Pascal Kengne, Denise Smith, Jaron Ras, Elpidoforos Soterakis Soteriades, Lloyd Leach

“…We will disseminate the findings of in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international conferences. …”
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Co-designing action-oriented mental health conversations between care providers and ageing Canadians in the community: a participatory mixed-methods study protocol by Carrie McAiney, Paul Holyoke, Heather McNeil, Justine L Giosa, Elizabeth Kalles, Nelly D Oelke, Katie Aubrecht, Olinda Habib Perez

“…Knowledge mobilisation activities will include peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, webinars, newsletters, infographics and policy briefs. …”
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Clinically SUspected ScaPhoid fracturE: treatment with supportive bandage or CasT? ‘Study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial’ (SUSPECT study) by Max Reijman, Jan A N Verhaar, Abigael Cohen, Gerald A Kraan, Nina M C Mathijssen, Marc A Koopmanschap, Sander Mol, Joost W Colaris

“…We plan to present the results after completion of the study at (inter)national conferences and publish in general peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NL6976.…”
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Developing a set of key principles for care planning within older adult care homes: study protocol for a modified Delphi survey by Madalina Toma, Jonathan Taylor, Nick Smith, Sarah Jasim, Jacqueline Damant, Yuri Hamashima, Thais Caprioli

“…The results of this project will be disseminated through conferences and one or more peer-reviewed journals. In a subsequent research phase, the research team plans to share the key principles document developed through this modified Delphi survey with care home residents and their families and friends. …”
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