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NCT07607860
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn more about the performance of the intraocular lens device, if the device is safe for use and what the best surgical techniques are for implanting the product in patients who require correction of aphakia following phacoemulsification extraction of a senile cataract. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will the patient have any related complications? * Will a patient's vision improve after surgery? Researchers will compare the eye treated with the investigational product with the eye treated with another product to see if there are any differences in vision and safety. * Participants will be asked to attend all scheduled visits for the study, approximately 11 visits in total over 3 years. * During these visits the participants will be asked about their medical history, have testing and measurements taken, and one visit that is the scheduled surgery. The participants will be asked to use eye drops that have been prescribed by the doctor performing the surgery.
NCT07586059
This large national cohort study, including over 500,000 patients, where around 5% are treated with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) , aims to evaluate the association between time to initiation of CRRT and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS).
NCT07596355
This is a prospective observational clinical study designed to evaluate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms applied to upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) video-endoscopy. The study assesses three main tasks: lesion detection (localization), classification (benign vs malignant), and segmentation of tumor margins. AI algorithms will be applied to endoscopic video data acquired during routine clinical practice without influencing clinical decision-making. The system will process images in real time and store data for subsequent analysis. AI outputs will be compared with physician assessment and reference standard histopathology to evaluate diagnostic performance.
NCT07589673
This study aims to develop and evaluate an online shared decision-making (SDM) educational program for nurses and patients with chronic diseases. Shared decision-making is a process in which healthcare professionals and patients make health-related decisions together based on the best available evidence and the patient's values and preferences. The study includes an evaluation phase. In the evaluation phase, the program will be tested among nurses working in general hospitals and adults with chronic diseases living in the community. Outcomes related to shared decision-making will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the 4-week program, and 1 month later. The study is expected to improve shared decision-making competence, experience, and preparedness among both nurses and patients.
NCT04940936
A Patient Decision Aid (PtDA) is developed during a workshop in close collaboration with selected patients. The PtDA is subsequently used in the consultation between patient and physician to facilitate their shared decision on the dose of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for lung tumors located less than 1 cm from the thoracic wall. Hypothesis: The use of a PtDA will increase the extent of Shared Decision Making (SDM) during the consultation and result in patients being more directly involved in the planning of their treatment.
NCT06426004
The study aims to estimate Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) prevalence and evaluate health equity gaps in Baltimore and Maryland based on zip codes and race, with a focus on the Black community. Interventions will include educational elements about NPH and three layers targeting patients, Primary Care Providers, and community health workers to enhance care access. Short-term outcomes will measure referrals to specialists, while long-term outcomes will assess healthcare utilization. The study aims to identify and reduce racial disparities in NPH care access, informing intervention strategies for NPH and other surgical areas.
NCT07554209
This observational cross-sectional study evaluates and compares healthcare professionals' perceptions of key domains of home-based palliative care. Using an anonymous online survey and multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods, the study explores perceived importance, strategic prioritization, and self-assessed performance across five core palliative care domains. The study is conducted across Hospital-at-Home units throughout the Valencian Community (Spain).
NCT06399211
This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double masked trial comparing an investigational Monofocal Toric intraocular lens (IOL) (PODEYE TORIC CYL 1.5 D) and a commercially available non-toric monofocal IOL.
NCT06902675
This study will evaluate the performance of a large language model (LLM)-based clinical decision support system in the emergency department at Rambam Health Care Campus. The system analyzes structured patient data from the electronic health record and generates diagnostic and treatment recommendations for physicians. The study will assess the system's ability to support diagnostic reasoning, its impact on diagnostic accuracy when used by physicians, and its perceived clinical usefulness. In addition, a retrospective analysis of de-identified patient records will be conducted to compare LLM-generated recommendations with actual clinical outcomes, including diagnosis, disposition decisions, and length of stay. The study will also examine the performance of the system in a multilingual clinical environment where both Hebrew and English are used in medical documentation and communication.
NCT05237960
This phase IIb trial tests whether metformin works in preventing oral cancer in patients with oral leukoplakia (white patches) or erythroplakia (red patches). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It decreases the amount of glucose patients absorb from food and the amount of glucose made by the liver. Metformin also increases the body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. This trial may help researchers determine if metformin can stop changes in the mouth that are related to pre-cancer growths in the mouth.
NCT07530640
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the safety and effects of atorvastatin in treatment of Chinese Kawasaki disease (KD) children complicated with coronary artery abnormalities (CAA) in acute phase. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is atorvastatin safe in Chinese children of acute KD? Does atorvastatin contribute to control the acute inflammation in KD and improve the CAA?
NCT05717075
The goal of this cross-over randomized controlled study is to evaluate the effects of medical rounds with parents. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How feasible the protocol of this study is to include parents in the medical round? * Does the Family Round promote the quality of family centered care in the NICU perceived by parents and healthcare staff? * Does the Family Round promote parent-infant bonding? * Does the Family Round reduce parents' anxiety? * Does the Family Round increase parents' satisfaction? * Does the Family Round improve staff's communication skills to integrate parents in the discussion of medical rounds? Participants will participate in the Family Round for two weeks, which is organized by healthcare staff following a protocol aiming to integrate parents into the discussion. They will be compared to the two-week period without the Family Round.
NCT07519408
This study aims to understand how participating in the Western States Endurance Run (WSER), a 100-mile ultramarathon, affects kidney health. Long, strenuous exercise in hot conditions can temporarily strain the kidneys, especially when combined with dehydration, muscle breakdown, and the use of common pain-relief medications such as ibuprofen. Although kidney stress has been reported in endurance sports, no study has examined it directly in runners during the WSER using newer, more sensitive urine markers of kidney injury. Runners who volunteer will complete brief assessments before and after the race. These include providing a urine sample, a small finger-prick blood sample, a body-weight measurement, and answering a short questionnaire about pain-medication use. During the race, participants will wear a global positioning system (GPS) watch and heart-rate strap to monitor effort. Each assessment takes about 15 minutes, and no follow-up is required. Findings from this study will help determine how often kidney stress occurs in this event and what factors may contribute to it, ultimately supporting safer training and medical practices for ultramarathon athletes.
NCT07517939
Identify the Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in critically ill children admitted to PICU during one year
NCT07505238
The healthcare sector contributes significantly to climate change. Reducing the number of patients receiving resource-intensive procedures such as surgery can lower carbon emissions, particularly when two treatments with comparable clinical outcomes are available. Nevertheless, the impact of incorporating environmental considerations into patients' decision-making processes remains underexplored. The investigators examine how including information about the environmental impact of treatment options in a gallstone decision aid affects patients' real-life choice between surgery and the more sustainable alternative of conservative treatment. Moreover, the investigators examine whether factors such as severity of symptoms moderate the relation between sustainability information and patients' treatment choice. An exploratory vignette study informed the hypotheses that will be tested among actual patients with gallstones making actual treatment decisions. The results of this ecologically valid study have implications for both clinical practice and healthcare policy by offering insight into the effectiveness of pathways to include patients in the transition towards sustainable healthcare.
NCT07147192
The purpose of this clinical study is to assess safety and explore usability and effectiveness of the test product, AAL-FAIOL. This study will be conducted in Central America.
NCT07484191
The purpose of this study is to test new versions of Clareon Vivity Pro intraocular lenses (IOLs) by comparing them to currently marketed IOLs.
NCT02581137
This phase IIa trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride works in preventing oral cancer in patients with an oral premalignant lesion (oral leukoplakia or erythroplakia). Oral premalignant lesions look like red or whitish plaques or lesions in the mouth that do not rub off and can be associated with a higher risk of cancer. Metformin hydrochloride may help prevent oral cancer from forming in patients with an oral premalignant lesion.
NCT06876038
The primary goal of this study is to see if photodynamic therapy (PDT) is effective for treatment of lesions in the oral cavity which have high risk of becoming oral cancer. PDT treatment uses a drug, called a photosensitizer, which makes the diseased cells become light-sensitive such that they are destroyed when laser light is delivered to the target lesion. In this study a new handheld device, called SITOS (a "Screen, Image and Treat Optical System), is used. The ability of this device to simultaneously visualize the inside of the mouth and deliver laser light to the target site will be evaluated. The main questions this study seeks to answer are: * Can this treatment completely cure oral potentially malignant lesions (OPML) without need for surgery? * Do lesions recur after PDT treatment? * Is the SITOS device easy to use for the doctor and comfortable for the patient, both as an oral imaging device and as a treatment device?
NCT07099820
Colorectal cancer is a very commonly diagnosed malignancy worldwide, and surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment. Outcomes depend on preoperative staging, surgical quality, complication rates, and multidisciplinary care; minimally invasive techniques have reduced local and systemic complications. However, anastomotic dehiscence (AD) remains the most significant local complication. AD is a breach in the anastomotic integrity creating a communication between intra- and extra-luminal compartments. Mortality rates vary from 1.7% to 29%. Reduced oxygen delivery-pre-, intra-, or post-operatively-can contribute to AD, while adequate oxygenation improves healing. Supplemental O₂ (FiO₂ 80%) has been shown to reduce AD risk after gastric surgery. Tissue oxygen delivery can be quantified by indexed oxygen delivery (DO2I), defined as ml/min/m² and determined by cardiac output, hemoglobin, and saturation. Pulse cardiac output (CO)-Oximeter® (Masimo), allow continuous non-invasive monitoring of these parameters. This prospective observational cohort study aims to explore the correlation between intraoperative DO2I and the risk of postoperative anastomotic dehiscence, using the non-invasive technologies described.