Should Children with Esophageal Varices Receive Beta-Blockers for the Primary Prevention of Variceal Hemorrhage? by Simon C Ling

“…The use of beta-blockers for primary prophylaxis has been reported in children, but not tested in a randomized controlled trial. The risks and benefits in children remain unquantified and may differ from adults in light of the different cardiovascular response to hypovolemia in young children. …”
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Patients’ Perceptions of their Participation in a Clinical Trial for Postoperative Crohn’s Disease by ED Kennedy, JE Blair, R Ready, BG Wolff, AH Steinhart, PW Carryer, RS McLeod

“…OBJECTIVE: To explore patients' perceptions of their participation in a randomized controlled trial.…”
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Implementing Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in Adults: Systematic Review by Daniel Duffy, Derek Richards, Garrett Hisler, Ladislav Timulak

“…A total of 40 articles spanning the case study, commentary, meta-analysis, mixed methods study, pilot randomized controlled trial, randomized controlled trial, qualitative study, quantitative study, review, and systematic review article types were identified as eligible for this mixed methods review. …”
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Using a Clinical Decision Support System to Improve Anticoagulation in Patients with Nonvalve Atrial Fibrillation in China’s Primary Care Settings: A Feasibility Study by Xueying Ru, Tianhao Wang, Lan Zhu, Yunhui Ma, Liqun Qian, Huan Sun, Zhigang Pan

“…We also conducted a semistructured interview with the GP in the AF special consulting rooms of the software group regarding the acceptance of the CDSS and suggestions on the optimization of the CDSS and the study protocol of the cluster-randomized controlled trial in the future. Results. Eighty-four patients completed the follow-up. …”
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Parental Experiences of Administering Pediatric <i>Tuina</i> for Sleep and Appetite in Early School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Qualitative Study i... by Shu-Cheng Chen, Kwai-Ching Lo, Han Li, Pong-Ming Wong, Lok-Yi Pang, Jing Qin, Wing-Fai Yeung

“… Abstract BackgroundPrevious research suggested that parent-administered pediatric tuina ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of parents administering pediatric tuina MethodsThis qualitative study was embedded in a pilot randomized controlled trial on parent-administered pediatric tuinatuina ResultsTwo main themes emerged: (1) effects of parent-administered pediatric tuinatuina ConclusionsParent-administered pediatric tuina…”
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Cost-utility and cost–benefit analysis of a multi-component intervention (NEXpro) for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers by Beatrice Brunner, Andrea Martina Aegerter, Venerina Johnston, Thomas Volken, Manja Deforth, Gisela Sjøgaard, Achim Elfering, Markus Melloh, the NEXpro Collaboration Group

“…Methods The study was designed as a stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial and assessed using an employer’s perspective. …”
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Effect of video-based trauma-informed care training for nursing staff on seclusion and restraint of psychiatric inpatients: A non-randomized controlled study by Michi Miyake, Megumi Hazumi, Kentaro Usuda, Takahiro Kawashima, Maiko Fukasawa, Hisateru Tachimori, Daisuke Nishi

“…In this non-randomized controlled trial, we examined the effectiveness of a video-based trauma-informed care training program for nursing staff, with seclusion and restraint times as the outcome. …”
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RETRACTION Latino, F., Susanto, N. ., Anam, K., Setyawan, H. ., Saraiello, E., & Tafuri, F. (2024). Los efectos del entrenamiento en circuito frente al entrenamiento en intervalos... by RETOS RETOS

“…Los efectos del entrenamiento en circuito frente al entrenamiento en intervalos de alta intensidad en la resistencia de los atletas de voleibol: un ensayo controlado aleatorio (The effects of circuit training versus high-intensity interval training on the endurance of volleyball athletes: a randomized controlled trial). Retos, 58, 1050–1060. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v58.107877 Retraction of the article by the editor of the journal. …”
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The use of a smartphone app for self-monitoring by patients with bipolar disorder being treated in a primary care setting by Omar H. Elsayed, John Cecil, Richard Priesmeyer, Gregg Siegel, Phyllis Siegel, Rif S. El-Mallakh

“…Method: KIOS-Bipolar, a smartphone app that proved superior in a randomized, controlled trial, was beta-tested for two-month periods in 12 patients with bipolar disorder who were under the care of a primary care clinic. …”
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Restorative Neurostimulation Therapy Compared to Optimal Medical Management: A Randomized Evaluation (RESTORE) for the Treatment of Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain due to Multifid... by Frank Schwab, Nagy Mekhail, Kiran V. Patel, Meredith Langhorst, Robert D. Heros, Jonathan Gentile, Sherif Costandi, Gregory Moore, Christopher Gilmore, Smith Manion, Krishnan Chakravarthy, S. Craig Meyer, Justin V. Bundy, Jordan L. Tate, Rebecca Sanders, Sandeep Vaid, Oszkar Szentirmai, Johnathan Goree, Vikas V. Patel, Jeff Lehmen, Mehul J. Desai, Jason E. Pope, Anthony Giuffrida, Salim Hayek, Sohrab Singh Virk, Richard Paicius, William R. Klemme, Robert Levy, Christopher Gilligan, the RESTORE investigators

“…Methods RESTORE is a multicenter, open-label randomized controlled trial. Candidates were assessed for CLBP associated with multifidus dysfunction, with no indication for or history of lumbar spine surgery. …”
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A qualitative study exploring the acceptability of the TEXTPAD telehealth and virtual supervised exercise intervention and trial for patients with peripheral arterial disease livin... by Maddey Patterson, MPH, Letitia Sermin-Reed, MSc, James Prentis, MBBS, Arathi Radhakrishnan, MBBS, Eileen Kaner, PhD, Sandip Nandhra, MBBS, Maisie Rowland, BSc, Gabriel Cucato, PhD, Mackenzie Fong, PhD

“…The TEXTPAD pilot randomized controlled trial investigated the impact of the 12-week TEXTPAD intervention that involved weekly phone calls for behavioral counselling and twice-weekly virtual, supervised exercise sessions. …”
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The effect of muscle energy technique on pain, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in patients with COPD with chronic pain by Serpil Mıhçıoğlu, Mehtap Malkoç

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Muscle Energy Technique (MET) on pain, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in patients with chronic pain and COPD. 52 patients with moderate COPD and pain complaints were included in this randomized controlled trial and longitudinal study and were divided into two groups. …”
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Acute Renal Replacement Therapy in Pediatrics by Rajit K. Basu, Derek S. Wheeler, Stuart Goldstein, Lesley Doughty

“…Surprisingly, despite decades of use, no randomized, controlled trial study involving RRT in pediatrics has been performed. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of plain crepe dressing versus mgso4 dressing in patients with cellulitis by Humna Siraj, Ayesha Saeed, Sharmeen Khan, Ahsan Ali Mirza, Kashif Jamil

“…Methods: This Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was carried out in the General Surgery Department of PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad. …”
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Balancing Technology, Ethics, and Society: A Review of Artificial Intelligence in Embryo Selection by Roberto Aufieri, Francesco Mastrocola

“…These findings, along with the results of the only randomized controlled trial available, suggest that the introduction of AI-driven embryo selection in clinical practice is not currently scientifically and ethically justified. …”
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Effect of Ice Bag Application to Femoral Region on Pain in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Sevda Korkut Bayındır, Gülsüm Nihal Çürük, Abdurrahman Oguzhan

“…Material and Methods. A randomized controlled trial with repeated measures and two-group design. …”
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Acupuncture Anxiolytic Effects on Physiological and Psychological Assessments for a Clinical Trial by Monir Shayestehfar, Tohid Seif-Barghi, Sahar Zarei, Amir Mehran

“…In a randomized controlled trial we examined the effect of acupuncture on anxiety of the adolescent football players prior to the competition using psychological and physiological markers. …”
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The Effect Of 0.01% Atropine On Myopia Progression by Amber Khalid

“…Method: This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted in the Ophthalmology department of Ziauddin University Hospital, Karachi. …”
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The Effect of Using Fluorescent Concretization Intervention on Hand Hygiene Training in Primary School Students by Cevriye Yüksel Kaçan, Hülya Yılmaz

“…Introduction: Inadequate hand hygiene increases the rates of childhood infectious diseases and deaths, leading to the death of one child per minute.Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of the program in which fluorescent embodiment intervention was used as an educational strategy on the hand washing skills of primary school students.Method: Single center randomized controlled trial using a pretest and posttest design was conducted with 35 intervention and 35 control participants. …”
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Inferior Oblique Weakening and Abnormal Head Position: Controlled Myotomy versus Recession by R. Migliorini, R. Malagola, A. M. Comberiati, L. Arrico

“…Purpose. Randomized controlled trial aimed at comparing surgical outcomes in a group of patients suffering from hyperfunction of the inferior oblique (IO) muscle with abnormal head position (AHP). …”
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