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NCT03988322
Low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) is considered as a screening method for early detection of lung cancer in the population at risk, and it also allows to detect chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies in European population showed the benefit of volumetric assessment of CT screening-detected lung nodules compared to diameter-based assessment. Screening for COPD and CVD, in addition to lung cancer, may significantly increase the benefits of low-dose CT lung cancer screening. The objective is to assess the screening performance of volume-based management of CT-detected lung nodule in comparison to diameter-based management, and to improve the effectiveness of CT screening for COPD and CVD, in addition to lung cancer, based on quantitative measurement of CT imaging biomarkers in a Chinese screening setting. Thus, a population-based comparative study will be performed in Shanghai, China.
NCT03987737
The presence of rectal gas can cause distortion at air-tissue interfaces on diffusion-weighted images (DWI) of prostate MRI and reduce image quality due to these susceptibility artifacts. Small catheter placement in the rectum before MRI is one of the ways that is advocated in PI-RADS v2 guidelines to reduce rectal gas. The goal of this study is to prospectively evaluate the effect of small catheter placement on artifacts on diffusion weighted images and to see whether it improves diagnostic accuracy.
NCT03400280
This Nationwide stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial is designed to evaluate if the implementation of a best practice algorithm for postoperative care results in a decrease in incidence of major complications and death after pancreatic resection as compared to current practice.
NCT02276404
Breast cancer surgery is associated with presurgical psychological distress and clinically significant side effects including postsurgical pain, nausea and fatigue. A few studies have examined how to intervene to assist women undergoing breast cancer surgery. For example presurgical hypnosis has been proven to decrease side effects and even intraoperative anesthesia use. Besides the more psychologically based interventions there are a few studies suggesting positive effects of acupuncture on pain, anxiety and nausea in surgery patients.This study aims to investigate whether a presurgical relaxation training, acupuncture treatment or a combination of both therapies is able to reduce presurgical psychological distress an postsurgical side effects in breast cancer patients in comparison to usual care.
NCT03399864
This study aims to work out the effectiveness (effect size) of the musical training intervention in reducing depressive symptoms, improving self-esteem and quality of life among childhood brain tumour survivors and to examine the feasibility, appropriateness, and acceptability of implementing musical training intervention in clinical practice. Subjects in the experimental group will receive weekly 45-minute lessons on musical training for one year (52 weeks), while those in the control group will receive usual care.
NCT01407926
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of a 6-month nurse-led, interprofessional mental health promotion intervention aimed at older home care clients with depressive symptoms using personal support services. Methods/Design: This one-group pre-test post-test study aims to recruit a total of 250 long-stay (\> 60 days) home care clients, 70 years or older, with depressive symptoms who are receiving personal support services through a home care program in Ontario, Canada. The nurse-led intervention is a multi-faceted 6-month program led by a Registered Nurse that involves regular home visits, monthly case conferences, and evidence-based assessment and management of depression using an interprofessional approach. The primary outcome is the change in severity of depressive symptoms from baseline to 6 months using the Centre for Epidemiological Studies in Depression Scale. Secondary outcomes include changes in the prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety, health-related quality of life, cognitive function, and the rate and appropriateness of depression treatment from baseline to 12 months. Changes in the costs of use of health services will be assessed from a societal perspective.
NCT02087475
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most leading causes of cancer death in China. Although multiple treatment modalities including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have been developed, the prognosis of advanced CRC still remains poor. While around 30% of resectable advanced CRC could be cured. This study is designed to compare perioperative FOLFIRI versus adjuvant FOLFIRI in resectable advanced CRC who exposed to oxaliplatin in open-label, phase III mode.
NCT03974997
A significant variation in the serum concentration of the circulating cytokine TWEAK is associated with the onset of an inflammatory attack of MS. Study the concentration variations of the serum soluble form of cytokine TWEAK during the first year of MS and to analyze their correlation with the occurrence of an inflammatory disease outbreak.
NCT03973125
The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and effectiveness of application of intravitreal conbercept injection as the primary treatment for exudative circumscribed choroidal haemangioma.
NCT02023944
Interventions aimed at disseminating information about cognitive aging and lifestyle factors that contribute to successful cognitive aging, in addition to providing broad cognitive skills training, may improve the psychological wellness and day-to-day functioning of the aging Veteran population. This 12-week course aims to teach older Veterans (age 50+) about brain aging, lifestyle factors that contribute to successful aging, and techniques that can boost cognition in daily life.
NCT03128281
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the level of pain 2 hours after surgery in patients after the use of the AirSeal® Insufflation System (AIS) at a high or low pressure setting or the standard insufflator (the conventional insufflation system, or CIS). "Insufflation" is the creation of a pressure barrier of air/gas within the abdomen that allows the surgeon more space to work in.
NCT02869815
The value of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy is controversial. Lower detection rate and higher false negative rate are the main problem. The purpose of this study is to determine the detection rate and the false negative rate of SLNB by indocyanine green (ICG) in addition to blue dye (methylene blue) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with large or locally advanced breast cancer. This is a single arm clinical trial.
NCT03371238
To investigate the effect of floorball on health and performance in healthy subjects over 65 years.
NCT03615170
Application of circulating tumor DNA detection in diagnosis and treatment of locally advanced rectal cancer. First, to explore the feasibility of ctDNA as a detection index for rectal cancer. Second, evaluate the accuracy of ctDNA detection in rectal cancer. Third, to explore whether ctDNA can be used in the evaluation of preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy, so as to provide guidance for subsequent treatment. Fourth, to explore the guidance value for the decision of postoperative adjuvant therapy and the frequency of reexamination. Fifth, search for possible recurrence related mutations.
NCT03247894
Aim of the retrospective study was to evaluate the influence of the labour on the clinical course of the parturients with MS in selected 6 month follow-up interval and to evaluate to possible influence of the different anesthesia/analgesia types on the course of MS.
NCT02813408
The purpose of this observational study of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) participants is to explore whether or not there are differences between participants treated with abiraterone acetate and enzalutamide on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), Fatigue, Pain, Cognitive function and medical resource use (MRU).
NCT03961321
Rationale: This prospective study investigates the outcomes of daily online stereotactic MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy (SMART) in patients with localized prostate cancer (cT1c-T3bN0M0). Visualization of the prostate, rectum and bladder prior to and during radiation delivery can be used to deliver "gated" treatment (beam-on only when the prostate is in the predetermined position) using small uncertainty margins. The novel MRIdian treatment delivery system (ViewRay, USA), which will be used for this study, allows for the immediate generation of an optimal radiotherapy plan based on the current anatomy of the prostate and surrounding normal organs prior to each fraction. These major advances will (i.e. dosimetrically) allow for an optimisation of normal tissue radiation doses, which should theoretically decrease toxicity to surrounding organs such as the rectum or bladder. Another advantage of this approach is that online MR-based prostate imaging does not rely on implanted gold markers, avoiding an invasive procedure to insert such markers. If proven feasible, this approach could set a new standard of care for patients with localized prostate cancer. The main goal of this phase II study of SMART for prostate cancer is to evaluate the early and early-delayed toxicity, i.e. within the first year after treatment. An established 5-fraction hypofractionated radiation scheme will be used in this trial. Main outcome parameters will include gastro-intestinal, genitourinary and sexual symptoms, which will be monitored at fixed time points using CTCAE criteria. In addition, patient-reported outcomes will be evaluated using EORTC-QOL questionnaires. Objective: To investigate the early and early-delayed toxicity profile of SMART in patients with localized prostate cancer. Study design:phase II observational study Study population: 100 consecutive patients with localized prostate cancer (cT1c-T3bN0M0). Study intervention: Study patients will be treated with an online MR-guided hypofractionated course of radiotherapy in 5 fractions of 7.25 Gy per fraction delivered on the prostate with a simultaneous integrated sparing of the urethra with a dose of 32.5 Gy in 5 fractions Main study parameters: Early and early-delayed toxicity (CTCAE v. 4.0); (IPSS) and Qol C30 PR25. Secondary endpoint will be the offline evaluation of the dosimetric benefit of SMART by comparing cumulative doses to organs at risk.
NCT03887507
This Study evaluates the effectiveness of a Vojta locomotion reflex program as short-term automatic postural control in patients with Multiple sclerosis
NCT02839681
Background: Anetumab ravtansine is a new drug. It kills cancer cells that carry mesothelin. That is a protein on the surface of tumor cells in many types of tumors, including most lung cancers. Researchers want to find a safe dose for the study drug for lung cancer. They want to see if it can shrink tumors in mesothelin-positive lung cancer. Objectives: To test the safety and effectiveness of anetumab ravtansine for lung cancer. Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older who have lung cancer that has gotten worse on other therapy Design: Participants will be screened with: Medical history Physical exam Tumor tissue sample. This can be from a previous procedure. Blood and urine tests Heart tests Scans. For one scan, a small amount of radioactive substance is injected into the blood. Eye exam The study will have 21-day cycles. On day 1 of each cycle, participants will get the study drug through a tube inserted in a vein. Participants will repeat a heart test in cycles 1 and 2. They will have blood tests weekly in cycle 1, twice in all other cycles. They will have scans every 6 weeks for the first 6 months, every 9 weeks until the end of year 2, then every 12 weeks. Participants will have samples of tumor tissue taken twice. About 30 days after stopping the study drug, participants will have a follow-up visit. This will include medical history, physical exam, blood and pregnancy tests, and heart and eye tests. Some will be called a few times a year to discuss their health and treatment.
NCT02729558
Objective: To improve local control following complete resection of a single brain metastasis using fractionated local stereotactic radiotherapy, whilst maintaining neurological functioning, neurocognition and quality of life. Study design: Multicenter randomized phase III, with at least three high-volume Dutch centers participating in the trial. Stratification on primary tumor type and age. Study population: Patients undergoing complete resection of a single brain metastasis, confirmed by an early (i.e. within 72 hours) postoperative contrast-enhanced MR scan. Study intervention: Patients will be randomized between observation alone (standard arm) and local stereotactic radiotherapy in three fractions of 8 Gy to the surgical cavity (study arm). Main study parameters: Primary objective: local control rate at 6 months. Secondary objectives: local control rate at 12 months, neurological functioning, freedom from clinical neurological progression, performance status, quality of life, toxicity, steroid use, neurocognition and overall survival.
