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Efficacy of a Potassium Nitrate Containing Herbal Mouthwash to a Potassium Oxalate Mouthwash in Dentinal Hypersensitivity
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of potassium nitrate containing herbal mouthwash to potassium oxalate mouthwash in management of dentinal hypersensitivity. Participants will be divided into two groups by computer generated randomization. The participants will be divided into two groups, Group 'A' and Group 'B' …
GUIDed Growth of the Proximal Femur to Prevent Further Hip MigrAtion in CErebral Palsy Patients
In recent literature, the potential of guided growth of the proximal femur to modify hip growth in patients with cerebral palsy has been shown. Using medial hemi-epiphysiodesis of the proximal femur (TMH-PF) morphology of hips at risk of symptomatic (sub)luxation in cerebral palsy (CP) can be changed, aiming to reduce …
A Multi-Level Trauma-Informed Approach to Increase HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Initiation Among Black Women
U.S. epidemiological data indicates that Black women are a high-risk HIV disparity group, yet initiation of novel prevention strategies like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among this group is stagnant. Socio-structural challenges like intimate partner violence and gendered racism can constrain PrEP access among Black women, but few implementation studies have mitigated …
Dietary Intervention on Atopy
Dietary habits play an indispensable role in maintaining overall health and well-being. In recent years, emerging research has underscored the importance of dietary factors on a range of diseases which include allergic (atopic) diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD). Conducting a dietary intervention study related to AD can provide valuable …
Testing the Feasibility of Using Ropivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia for Patients With Lower Back Surgery
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial that will examine the use of ropivacaine in the spinal anesthesia for patients undergoing elective 1- or 2-level lower spine surgery. This study aims to: Determine the rates of eligibility, recruitment, consent, …
A New Strategy for Preoperative Drainage of Resectable Pancreatic Head Cancer Combined Severe Obstructive Jaundice
Severe obstructive jaundice caused by pancreatic head cancer usually requires preoperative biliary drainage, but its necessity and effectiveness are controversial, and specific strategies lack clear standards. This study proposed a new strategy for preoperative biliary drainage using serum prealbumin as the main evaluation index, and compared it with the traditional …
Effect of PNF-Based Upper Extremity Strengthening With Core Stabilization on Fitness in Amputee Football Players
Amputee football (AF) is a disability-specific football in which amputees can participate. This study aims to determine the effect of PNF-based upper extremity strengthening exercises combined with core stabilization exercises on physical fitness parameters in amputee football players. In the study, amputee soccer players will be randomly divided into two …
Can COX-2 Inhibitor Decrease Stricture Recurrence After Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy?
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in preventing urethral stricture recurrence after direct visual internal urethrotomy.
Perimetric Testing With Virtual Reality
Perimetry is an essential component in the diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma. Since the advent of Standard Automated Perimetry (SAP), one of the clinical standards has been the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA, Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen, Germany). Visual field (VF) testing provided by the HFA is standard-of-care in glaucoma clinics …
Rhomboid Intercostal Block Versus Retrolaminar Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
Background: Although thoracoscopic sympathectomy is made via small incisions, it is associated with severe postoperative pain. Both Rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) and Retrolaminar block (RLB) are recent techniques used for pain control after such procedures Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of RIB and RLB in providing postoperative analgesia after thoracoscopic …
