Effects of a 12-week digital training equipment program on cognitive function and mental health in older women: a randomized controlled trial by Byung-Sun Lee, Bong Du Choi, Ho Sung Park, Chae Won Seo, Kyung-Ae Kim

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Effect of empowerment-based interventions on self-efficacy and self-care capacity among patients with sickle cell disease: A randomized controlled trial by Zohour Ibrahim Rashwan, Hasan Abdali Khalil, Leena Mohamed Khonji, Gayathripriya Narayanan, Marwan Kamal Altheeb, Roseben Pradeep, Rajeswari Krishnasamy, Magda Mohamed Bayoumi

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of empowerment-based interventions on self-efficacy and self-care capacity among adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted [NCT06296654]. A total of 76 patients were recruited by using a cluster sampling technique in the two health centers in Bahrain from February to May 2022 and randomly allocated to the intervention group (n = 38) or control group (n = 38). …”
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The effects and durability of an 8-week dynamic neuromuscular stabilization program on balance and coordination in adult males with intellectual disabilities: a randomized controlled trial by Hamed Babagoltabar-Samakoush, Behnoosh Aminikhah, Saeid Bahiraei

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Effect of perioperative esketamine use on emergency delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Junfeng Liu, Jinming Liu, Hong Sun, Xue Cheng, Chunhui Wang, Daoyun Lei, Chao Han

“…Two evaluators identified randomized controlled trials comparing perioperative use of esketamine with placebo or other drugs in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. …”
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Efficacy of Intravenous Versus Oral Administration of Levocarnitine in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Therapeutic Approaches to Renal Anemia by Sadia Rehman, Muhammad Farhan, Santosh Kumar, Muhammad Raza Sarfraz, Asma Naveed, Muhammad Tassaduq Khan, Hiya Huq

“…Materials and Methods This was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients undergoing MHD at the hemodialysis unit of our study center in Karachi, Pakistan. …”
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Efficacy of the internet-based intervention “Cultivating our resilience” (CORE) for improving resilience and coping strategies in university students: A randomized controlled trial by Rocio Herrero, Marvin Franke, Dennis Görlich, Azucena Garcia-Palacios, Rosa Baños, Corinna Jacobi, Thomas Berger, Michael P. Schaub, Tobias Krieger, David D. Ebert, Cristina Botella

“…The study was registered at ISRCTN (ISRCTN13856522).In the study the unguided internet-based intervention (CORE) was compared to a WL control group in a multicenter two-arm, single-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. …”
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Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Short-Term, In-Hospital Mortality Among Frail and Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19: Randomized Controlled Trial by Jiawei Shang, Ziming Yuan, Zuoyan Zhang, Quanhong Zhou, Yan Zou, Wei Wang

“…MethodsThis was an exploratory, prospective, open-label, parallel, single-center, randomized controlled trial. A total of 124 patients was finally analyzed. …”
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Effectiveness of Leg Elevation to Prevent Spinal Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension during Cesarean Delivery in the Resource-Limited Area: Open Randomized Controlled Trial by Sofia Assen, Bedru Jemal, Adane Tesfaye

“…This is a single-center parallel-randomized controlled trial study, and 52 full-term parturients scheduled for elective cesarean section who meets inclusion criteria were included in the study. …”
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Comparative effects of Health Qigong and closed motor exercise on the physical and mental health of female drug rehabilitation participants: a randomized controlled trial by Guang Yang, Deyu Meng, Shichun He, Meiqi Wei, Man Li, Lu Zhang, Zhendong Pan, Ziheng Wang

“…Methods In this randomized controlled trial, female participants from the Jilin Province Women’s Compulsory Isolation Drug Rehabilitation Center were randomly assigned to three groups: Health Qigong (QigongG), Closed Motor Exercise (ClosedG), and Combined Health Qigong and Closed Motor Exercise (CombinedG). …”
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A pilot randomized controlled trial of the iPeer2Peer program in adolescents with sickle cell disease: A mixed method study by Lauren Kelenc, Brittany Wiles, Fareha Nishat, Chitra Lalloo, Anya Nair, Craig Eling, Melanie Kirby-Allen, Ewurabena Simpson, Roona Sinha, Richard Ward, William T. Zempsky, Sara Ahola Kohut, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Method: A waitlist pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted. Adolescents randomized to the intervention group were matched with trained peer mentors (19–25 years; successfully managing their SCD), consisting of up to 10 sessions of approximately 30-min video calls over a 15-week period. …”
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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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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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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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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

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Analysis of the Choice of Control in Acupuncture Clinical Trials Involving Patients with Breast Cancer by Molly Siegel, Sylvia Baedorf Kassis, Weidong Lu, Im Hee Shin, Ting Bao, Barbara E. Bierer

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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

“…Lisa Sheehy,1 Lalita Bharadwaj,2 Kelsey Annie Nissen,2 Justine L Estey2 1Bruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; 2Centre for Innovation and Research in Aging, Fredericton, New Brunswick, CanadaCorrespondence: Lisa Sheehy, Bruyère Health Research Institute, 43 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8, Canada, Tel +01 613 562 6262 ext. 1593, Email lsheehy@bruyere.orgPurpose: To assess the impact of an 8-week non-immersive virtual reality exercise program for older adults on 1) balance, physical function, community integration and quality of life; 2) falls, emergency room visits, hospital and long-term care admissions; 3) quantity of exercise performed; and 4) acceptance of non-immersive virtual reality.Patients and Methods: This prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial was carried out on two separate samples of older adults: those living in their own homes (“home-based”) and those living in long-term care (“facility-based”). …”
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Comparative evaluation of conventional and socket-shield techniques on maxillary esthetics following immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets: A randomized controlled trial by Farhan Durrani, Aishwarya Pandey, Shweta Ahlawat, Ekta Kumari, S. U. Gokila Vani, Sakshi Agarwal, P. G. Naveen Kumar

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Comparison of local minocycline hydrochloride delivery and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as adjuncts to mechanical debridement for the treatment of peri‑implant mucositis: A randomized controlled trial by Abdulrahman M. AlMubarak

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Comparing the safety and efficacy of remimazolam-based total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile agent-based anesthesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ji-In Park, Hyo-Seok Na, Keum-O Lee, Jung-Hee Ryu, Hyun-Jung Shin

“…Results A total of 969 patients from 12 randomized controlled trials were included. The incidence of hypotension was 14% and 34% in the remimazolam and volatile agent groups, respectively. …”
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Response to Letter to Editor on “Tuina versus physiotherapy or a combination of both for the management of chronic nonspecific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial” by Qinqyu Ma, Jiaxu Chen

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