Influence of Lidocaine including Buprenorphine for Postoperative Analgesia after the Extraction of Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled, Double-Blind, Split-Mouth Study by Nimrat K. Jawanda, Anand Shukla, Anupam Singh, Kalyana C. Pentapati, Srikanth Gadicherla

“…Materials and Methods. We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, split-mouth trial among 21 patients with impacted mandibular third molars bilaterally. …”
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What Is the Best Proximal Anastomosis for the Free Right Internal Thoracic Artery during Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Revascularization? A Prospective, Randomized Study by S. Neragi-Miandoab, R. E. Michler, F. Lalezarzadeh, R. Bello, J. J. DeRose

“…Patients undergoing planned BITA revascularization with greater than 75% stenosis in both the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and in a circumflex branch were prospectively randomized to one of two proximal free right internal thoracic artery (RITA) connections directly off the aorta (Ao) (n=12) or as a “t” graft off the LITA (t) (n=12). …”
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Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial with gamma-band transcranial alternating current stimulation for the treatment of schizophrenia refractory auditory hallucinations by Xiaojuan Wang, Xiaochen Zhang, Yuan Chang, Jingmeng Liao, Shuang Liu, Dong Ming

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The Optimal Intervention Time of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Ameliorating Cardiac Fibrosis Induced by Viral Myocarditis: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Mice by Tingting Wu, Yuan Xie, Jing Huang, Ping Li, Xuliang Wang, Yaoyao Yan, Tianhe Xia, Lei Li, Feng Zhu, Hao Li, Rongzhou Wu

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Comment on “Comparison of Diaphragmatic Stretch Technique and Manual Diaphragm Release Technique on Diaphragmatic Excursion in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Crossover Trial” by Bruno Bordoni

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Correction: Efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcome of immune checkpoint inhibitor in gynecologic cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Fitriyadi Kusuma, Glenardi Glenardi, Ghea Mangkuliguna, Hariyono Winarto, Gatot Purwoto, Tofan Widya Utami, Tricia Dewi Anggraeni

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Effectiveness of Mobile Health–Based Gamification Interventions for Improving Physical Activity in Individuals With Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Tianzhuo Yu, Monica Parry, Tianyue Yu, Linqi Xu, Yuejin Wu, Ting Zeng, Xin Leng, Qian Tong, Feng Li

“…Meta-analyses were performed using a random-effects model with the Sidik-Jonkman method adjusted by the Knapp-Hartung method. …”
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Impact of Preventive Intravenous Amiodarone on Reperfusion Ventricular Fibrillation in Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Chan-Juan Gong, Xiao-Kai Zhou, Zhen-Feng Zhang, Yin Fang

“…MethodsA total of 54 patients with LVH scheduled for open-heart surgery were enrolled and randomly divided (1:1) into 2 groups—group A (amiodarone group) and group P (placebo-controlled group). …”
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Effect of a high dose atorvastatin as adjuvant therapy to mesalamine in attenuating inflammation and symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis: a randomized controlled pilot study by Sumaiah J. Alarfaj, Sahar M. El-Haggar, Sahar K. Hegazy, Sahar K. Hegazy, Maha M. Maher, Maha M. Maher, Monir M. Bahgat, Thanaa A. Elmasry, Sarah Alrubia, Amsha S. Alsegiani, Mostafa M. Bahaa

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Correction: Efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcome of immune checkpoint inhibitor in gynecologic cancers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Pulse oximeter perfusion index as a new predictor of hypotension following subarachnoid block in lower segment Cesarean section: A prospective randomized study by Ashish Mohan M, Suman Gupta, Kavya Kanjikkal, Vankudoth Bhaskar

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Effect of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibition on Biomarkers of Kidney Injury and Vascular Calcification in Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Thananda Trakarnvanich, Bancha Satirapoj, Swangjit Suraamornkul, Thanit Chirananthavat, Anoma Sanpatchayapong, Torpong Claimon

“…This study employed a multicenter, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled design. A total of 201 participants were enrolled and randomly assigned to one of two groups, one received treatment with 50 mg gemigliptin daily along with standard care for diabetes mellitus for 6 months. …”
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Japi 2.0, a gaming platform to stimulate cognitive and non-cognitive skills in early childhood: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial by Jorge Gaete, Saray Ramírez, Cristian A. Rojas-Barahona, Valentina Romo, Natalia Ríos, Ricardo Araya

“…Discussion This is a randomized control trial to assess the acceptability and feasibility of a gaming platform called “Japi 2.0” among preschoolers in Chile. …”
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The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Glycemic, Weight, and Blood Pressure Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Double‐Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Mehrab Sayadi, Sara Javadpour Nowbandegani, Fatemeh Balaghi Inalou, Bahman Nazemzadegan, Shirzad Javidi Alsaadi, Mohammadreza Eskandari, Matin Sepehrinia

“…Therefore, this study seeks the answer to the following question: “What are the effects of 220 mg zinc sulfate supplementation on the weight, blood pressure, and glycemic control of patients with Type 2 diabetes?”. Methods In this randomized controlled double‐blind trial, 79 patients with Type 2 diabetes were allocated into two groups through permuted block randomization method. …”
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Efficacy of brain stimulation therapies across psychiatric, movement, and cognitive disorders: an umbrella review synthesizing meta-analyses of randomized controlled trialsResearch in context by Zhenyue Zu, Fenglan Chen, Linxi Yang, Wenzhuo Wei, Mi Zhang, Limin Huang, Ni Li, Zihan Lv, He Du, Xinrong Xue, Lijun Ma, Huixue Wang, Kai Wang, Xiaoming Li

“…Methods: We systematically searched for meta-analyses and network meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials with sham controls up to September 25, 2024, from databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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Analgesic efficacy of serratus anterior plane block v/s thoracic paravertebral nerve block in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgeries: A prospective randomized study by Jaya Lalwani, Sonali Sahu, Vritika Manghnani

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Comparison of the effects of lidocaine and articaine used for buccal infiltration and supplemental palatinal infiltration anesthesia in maxillary molars with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective randomized study by Duygu Kolay, Damla Kırıcı

“…Material-methods This randomized clinical study was conducted on 80 patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis of the maxillary first and second molars. …”
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Elucidating the causal relationship between gut microbiota, metabolites, and diabetic nephropathy in European patients: Revelations from genome-wide bidirectional mendelian randomization analysis by Siyuan Song, Li Ning, Jiangyi Yu

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An mHealth Intervention With Financial Incentives to Promote Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Black Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Adam Alexander, Michael Businelle, Marshall Cheney, Amy Cohn, Lorna McNeill, Kevin Short, Summer Frank-Pearce, David Bradley, Kimberly Estrada, Iván Flores, Jack Fronheiser, Darla Kendzor

“…MethodsA total of 60 Black adults who smoke (≥5 cigarettes/d) and are insufficiently physically active (engaging in <150 min of weekly moderate-intensity physical activity) will be randomly assigned to either HealthyCells intervention (incentives for smoking abstinence only) or HealthyCells+ intervention (incentives for both smoking abstinence and daily step counts). …”
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Effects of Mat Pilates online on the depressive symptoms and quality of life of older people during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Valéria Pires, Camila Miranda, Bruna Sacchi, Jonas Casagranda Zanella, Mariana de Souza Strehl, Amanda Sgarioni, Cláudia Gomes Bracht, Thaís Reichert, Ana Carolina Kanitz

“… The objective is to verify the effects of an online Mat Pilates intervention on the depressive symptoms and quality of life of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a randomized controlled clinical trial involving 56 healthy and sedentary older adults (64.38 ± 3.45 years), randomized into two groups: Mat Pilates Training Group (PTG, n = 28) and Control Group (CG, n = 28). …”
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