Found 64,778 clinical trials
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation in the Rehabilitation of Olfactory Dysfunctions Induced by Long COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the WHO (World Health Organization) declared the new coronavirus pandemic as the sixth public health emergency of international concern. In February 2020, the virus was designated by the Coronavirus Study Group of the International Committee on Virus Taxonomy as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Many …
The Role of GIP in Postprandial Splanchnic Blood Flow Distribution and Metabolism in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This project will describe the mechanisms of action and the relative contributions of GIP to changes in gastrointestinal blood flow induced by oral glucose and endogenous GIP with the use of a receptor antagonists GIP(3-30)NH2 in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Goals of Care Discussion for Patients With Advanced Lung and Gastrointestinal Cancer in the Emergency Department of a Comprehensive Cancer Center
To improve quality of life for participants with advanced cancer, support their families, and lower overall cost of care.
A Nature-Based Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention in Family Caregivers of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Recipients
Background People who receive an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) require long-term care at home afterwards. Their caregivers often experience high levels of stress, which can lead to symptoms such as depression, anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Objective: To explore whether a nature-based immersive …
Sex Differences in Trauma, Inflammation and Brain Function and the Implications for Treatment Efficacy in Alcohol Use Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to identify sex-specific biomarkers that confer greater susceptibility for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and differentiate how treatment response varies by sex in people with Alcohol Use Disorder. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does trauma affect emotion regulation, inflammation, and …
Prevention of Post-sphincterotomy Bleeding
Background and Aim: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and sphincterotomy (EST) are standard treatments for choledocholithiasis. However, 10% of post-EST bleeding was reported. Currently, there are no effective methods or medications for the prevention of post-EST bleeding. This study aimed to investigate whether the local administration of TXA and sucralfate can …
Peripheral Stimulation of Acupuncture Points for Low Back Pain
For decades, chronic low back pain has been one of the major health complaints in Hong Kong. Without proper management, low back pain is associated with functional disability and decreased quality of life. However, currently, there is still no "gold standard" treatment for cure of the problem.
Frontline Combination CAR-T Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma or Plasmacytoma
The aim of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy targeting multiple cancer cell antigens in high-risk multiple myeloma or plasmacytoma as part of a frontline treatment regimen for patients. Another goal of the study is to learn more about the persistence …
Investigating Age Dependence of Fibroblast and Extracellular Matrix Responses to Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid Filler in Human Skin
The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of the injection of dermal filler on the quality of the skin dermal extracellular matrix in persons between the ages of 30-50 years. The quality of the dermal extracellular matrix will be assessed following injection of dermal filler compared to …
Caudal Anesthesia Versus Local Anesthesia in Hypospadias
Hypospadias is among the most common congenital genital malformations in boys and is typically treated through surgical intervention. During pediatric urological surgery, caudal anesthesia, also known as a caudal block, is frequently employed as a regional anesthetic technique. It has proven to be a safe and effective anesthetic approach in …
