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NCT06058767
Children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (D/HH) are at risk of speech and language delays, which can be mitigated through early identification and intervention. Identifying hearing loss (HL) during preschool is crucial, but the most effective hearing screening method for preschoolers remains uncertain. The purpose of this study is to learn whether, compared to the gold-standard two-stage Pure-tone audiometry (PTA) + otoacoustic emissions (OAE) screening (TS-PO), single-stage OAE (SS-O) screening alone is not inferior at identifying hearing loss when performed in a community-based preschool setting. This study holds the potential to improve early hearing loss detection and intervention among D/HH children, reducing the likelihood of speech and language delays. A diverse group of 13,764 preschool-age children across community-based preschool centers will be recruited. The intervention involves all subjects undergoing both PTA and OAE screening, with the order determined through randomization. Children who show potential hearing issues based on screening results or teacher concerns will receive further testing to determine the final hearing outcome. Group allocation will be post-hoc, based on their screening results. In addition to the primary objective, the study will compare other hearing screening measures and outcomes between the two methods (TS-PO and SS-O). This approach aims to reflect the real-life effectiveness of hearing screening in a diverse population. Ultimately, the study seeks to provide insights into an optimal hearing screening method that could prevent speech and language delays among D/HH children.
NCT07380555
This clinical trial aims to find out if using an artificial intelligence (AI) decision support system can help doctors better manage medications for people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The main goal is to see if this approach can lower the chance of patients being hospitalized for heart failure or dying from heart-related causes compared to standard care. About 1,200 participants from 60 hospitals will take part in this study. The hospitals, not the individual patients, are randomly assigned to one of two groups: AI-Guided Group: Doctors at these hospitals will receive medication recommendations from an AI system based on patient health data. Standard Care Group: Doctors at these hospitals will manage medications as they normally would, without AI assistance. All participants will have regular check-ups, both remotely every 30 days and in-person at 3, 6, and 12 months. The study will last about 12 months for each participant.
NCT06686251
This study aims to evaluate whether the use of AI as a physician support tool is associated with an increase in the detection rate of chest radiographic findings in adults with respiratory complaints, compared to diagnosis performed exclusively by doctors, without AI support. This is a cluster-randomized clinical trial, following the stepped wedge design, and adhering to the guidelines of the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT). In this study, the Diagnostic Support Solution for Chest X-rays - LungAnalysis (LuAna), developed by the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE) within the PROADI-SUS Banco de Imagens, was used. The clinical trial will be conducted in multiple centers with a diverse population from the public health system, to ensure that the algorithms are validated across a broad demographic profile. The expected benefits are significant, providing greater security for patients, increasing doctors' confidence in interpreting chest X-rays, promoting efficiency and cost savings for healthcare services, and offering promising prospects for other AI applications in imaging diagnostics.
NCT07196137
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate gastric insufflation during the use of two different airway devices (Laringeal Tube Suction and Air Q sp3G Laryngeal Mask. The secondary objectives of the study are to assess these two airway devices in terms of perioperative complications.
NCT05907668
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of 24 weeks of treatment with batoclimab in adult participants with biochemically documented hyperthyroidism due to GD who have failed to achieve euthyroidism on antithyroid drugs (ATDs).
NCT04114266
Prospective collection of pre-defined parameters of AUS Surgery for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence due to Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency
NCT06166602
Postoperative pain management has an important place in anesthesia practices. In order to ensure patient comfort after the surgery, to start postoperative rehabilitation early, and to prevent the process from causing mood disorders such as anxiety and pathological conditions such as chronic pain syndrome, the pain caused by the operation in the postoperative period must be effectively relieved. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block; It is a regional anesthesia technique that targets the anterior capsule of the hip joint and aims to block the joint branches of the accessory obturator nerve and femoral nerve by administering local anesthetic. Although it has been described recently, controlled prospective studies in the literature have shown it to be a safe and effective regional technique for postoperative pain after hip surgery. However, volume studies on this block are limited. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the optimal dose by comparing the effectiveness of PENG block on pain using different local anesthetic volumes.
NCT04907240
Collect real-world post-market clinical follow-up data on patients treated with the GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface (VSX)
NCT07381907
Parkinson's disease can cause slow or unsteady walking and balance problems that raise the risk of falls. This study will test whether adding a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) during a supervised Nordic Walking program improves mobility in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active tDCS or an inactive (sham) procedure that feels the same but does not deliver current, while both groups complete the same supervised walking program. Sessions occur three times per week for four weeks. We will measure walking speed with a 10-Meter Walk Test as the main outcome, and also evaluate balance, motor symptoms, quality of life, and any side effects. We expect that tDCS given during the walking sessions will help people walk faster and feel steadier compared with the walking program alone.
NCT06551077
This study will be a prospective observation study of the use of PoRSHA for repair in patients with challenging paraesophageal hernias. One of the most challenging problems facing foregut surgeons is the large and complex paraesophageal hernia (PEH) repair in the older patient. The investigator has demonstrated good outcomes and durability with the initial use of a novel permanent autologous vascularized biologic fascial flap to reconstruct the diaphragmatic hiatus following standard hiatal hernia repair in selected patients. This technique is called a posterior rectus sheath flap hiatal augmentation or PoRSHA, which is performed to enhance the hiatal repair for large (type III and IV) and recurrent PEH. The investigator believes by using the patient's autologous vascularized and peritonealized fascia at the hiatal defect, PoRSHA could increase the strength and restore the hiatal complex properties in ways that synthetic mesh, or a primary repair cannot. The hypothesis is that PoRSHA is a unique technique that has the potential to supplant current approaches to primary hiatal closure in select cases. By augmenting the hiatal closure with a vascularized fascial sheath, PoRSHA provides the tensile strength needed for the attenuated defects in large and complex PEHs.
NCT07326527
This randomized controlled study investigates the effects of an eight-week tele-based postural awareness and pranayama-based breathing program on work-related ergonomic risk and cervical somatosensory function in flute students. A total of 30 undergraduate flute students were randomly allocated to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group received a structured tele-rehabilitation program focusing on postural awareness exercises and pranayama-based breathing practices for eight weeks, while the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Primary outcomes include work-related ergonomic risk assessed using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and cervical somatosensory function evaluated through cervical joint position sense (horizontal, vertical, and global error). Secondary outcomes include deep cervical flexor muscle endurance, perceived fatigue, postural awareness, and musical performance anxiety. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the eight-week intervention period. The study aims to determine whether a tele-based postural awareness and breathing intervention can effectively reduce ergonomic risk and improve sensorimotor function in flute students who are exposed to prolonged asymmetric postures during instrument practice.
NCT07346677
compare the effectiveness sesame oil, aloe Vera gel, and nitroglycerin ointment prevention of phlebitis.
NCT06914102
Investigators are building an empirical evidence base for real-world data through large-scale emulation of randomized controlled trials. The investigators' goal is to understand for what types of clinical questions real world data analyses can be conducted with confidence and how to implement such studies.
NCT07379086
To enable appropriate risk representation for patients, health care professionals (HCPs) must have a personal understanding of quantitative data. To date, a limited number of studies on physicians' numeracy skills and practices show that, although physicians perform better than the general population, not all physicians have mastered basic numeracy skills. Low numeracy among physicians was associated with lower quality adherence to good practice recommendations, inaccurate inferences about test results and side effect risks, and reluctance to share numerical information with patients. The primary objective will be to explore the determinants of the objective numeracy level of primary care professionals. A cross-sectional survey will be conducted on a sample of primary care professionals practicing in the west of Occitanie (former Midi-Pyrenées region). Objective numeracy will be measured using the Adaptive Berlin Numeracy Test (ABNT) and the Abbreviated Numeracy Scale, whereas subjective numeracy will be assessed using the Subjective Numeracy Scale (SNS-3). The Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) will be used for patients.
NCT06914154
NCT04919980
Study to evaluate the safety and performance of the INNOVALVE system
NCT07379372
Prospective, randomized, controlled, single-center study to compare the feasibility of home monitoring for patients receiving intradetrusor botulinum toxin injections with that of the usual hospital-based follow-up.
NCT06906952
This study aimed to compare the short-term efficacy of robotic radical resection of high rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer (NOSES-IV) with transrectal resection specimens and traditional robotic surgery in the treatment of high rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer. At the same time, the safety and advantages of robotic radical resection of high rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer (NOSES-IV) with transrectal resection specimens and traditional robotic surgery in the treatment of high rectal cancer and sigmoid colon cancer were compared.
NCT06590467
The Abbott Structural Heart (SH) Registry is being conducted to confirm the safety and performance of Abbott's SH devices in a post-market, real-world setting. The Registry primarily involves gathering data from routine hospital practices and standard-of-care (SOC) procedures administered to patients. All devices used in these procedures must be commercially available to the participating site. A list of specific devices covered by the Registry are available upon request from the Sponsor. Data generated by the Registry will be used to meet regulatory requirements, such as the European Union Medical Device Regulations 2017/745, that require active post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) for all commercially available devices.
NCT07338526
Children diagnosed with benign or low-grade brain tumors often require radiation therapy to control their disease. While radiation can be effective, traditional techniques using X-rays (photon-based radiotherapy) expose healthy brain tissue to radiation, potentially leading to long-term side effects like memory loss, learning difficulties, hormone imbalances, hearing problems, and a higher risk of secondary cancers. This study, called the IMPORT Trial, aims to compare two types of radiation therapy-Intensity-Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)-to determine which is safer and more effective for children. IMPT, a newer technique, uses protons instead of X-rays to deliver radiation, reducing exposure to healthy brain tissue. Researchers believe this could help minimize long-term damage while maintaining effective tumor control. What is the goal of the study? The primary goal is to see if IMPT leads to better survival with fewer side effects compared to IMRT. The study will track how well children function over five years, looking at: * Cognitive abilities (memory, attention, learning) * Hormonal balance (pituitary gland function) * Hearing ability * Overall survival without significant decline in quality of life How will the study work? * Who can join? Children aged 6 to 16 years diagnosed with certain types of benign or low-grade brain tumors. * How are patients treated? Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either IMRT or IMPT. * What is analysed? Doctors will track survival, tumor control, cognitive function, endocrine health, and quality of life over time. * How long will it take? The study will last 10 years (5 years to enroll patients, 5 years to follow up). Proton therapy is more expensive and not widely available, so strong scientific evidence is needed to justify its use in routine treatment. If IMPT significantly improves quality of life and survival, it could become the preferred treatment, shaping future policies and making proton therapy more accessible for children who need it.
