Found 41 clinical trials
The Rhode Island Prescription and Illicit Drug Study
This is a full clinical trial, building on the previously approved fentanyl-test-strip pilot study (2016-2017), the results of which have recently been published.(Krieger et al., 2018)
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Interactive Decision Aid for Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer diagnosis relates to significant psychological distress (Roesch et al, 2005; Hervouet et al, 2005). The management options available for men with localized prostate cancer typically offer similar survival rate and one treatment has not been determined more effective than other.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
SCS Stimulation Clamp to Assess Impact of Stimulation on Glucose Metabolism
During implantation, the electrodes are placed in the epidural space in such a way that the paraesthesia caused by nerve stimulation covers the painful area (dermatome), thus relieving the pain. In 2010 de Ridder et al. published an article presenting the so called "Burst Stimulation" where series of high-frequency impulses …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Use of Safety Behaviors in Exposure Therapy for Arachnophobia
This study examines the impact of safety behaviors (i.e., unnecessary protective actions) on outcomes of exposure therapy for spider phobia. Researchers will compare exposure therapy with (a) no safety behaviors, (b) safety behaviors faded toward the end of treatment, and (c) unfaded safety behaviors.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Premie DCD Imaging Intervention Study
This study will leverage a current longitudinal study of brain development in preterm children. In the Miller/Grunau Trajectories study, preterm children are returning for follow-up at 8-9 years. At this appointment, children undergo MRI and neurodevelopmental testing. Children who are identified with DCD at this appointment will be invited to …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Effect of Nutritional Supplementation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on the Clinical Status of HF and COPD
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death in the world and our country. The prevalence of Heart Failure (HF) is 1-2% in the adult population in developed countries, up to 10% among people 70 years of age. Concerning COPD, it is estimated that by 2030 will be the …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Taiwan "Aerosol Box" Versus UMMC "Intubation Box"
This study compares two intubation boxes, that is the Taiwan "Aerosol Box" versus the UMMC "Intubation Box". The importance of this intubation box has come to light recently in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that intubation is an aerosol-generating procedure. Risks of the healthcare worker attending to …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Constraint Induced Language Therapy for Alzheimer Disease
Impaired verbal communication is a cardinal symptom of Alzheimer Disease (AD) and the source of enormous distress and disability. Effective therapies for this deficit are lacking. In light of the emerging literature demonstrating that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) improves general cognition in subjects with Alzheimer Disease (AD), the investigators propose …
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Early Routine vs. Selective Human Milk Fortification in Extremely Preterm Infants
The aim of the project is to study the effects of fortification (using a Human Milk Donor Fortifier) of an exclusive preterm human milk diet on outcome of extremely preterm neonates, born at less or equal to 27 weeks.
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- 19 Feb, 2024
Trauma Specific Frailty Index
Increasing age is a known predictor of morbidity and mortality after a traumatic injury with worst outcomes seen in patients with age greater than 65 years (9). Geriatric trauma patients are a unique cohort of patients who are highly prone to develop decompensated state following the stress of traumatic event …
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- 19 Feb, 2024