Found 2528 clinical trials
Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Movement Disorders
Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an approved surgery for certain movement disorders, like Parkinson's disease, that do not respond well to other treatments. DBS uses a battery-powered device called a neurostimulator (like a pacemaker) that is placed under the skin in the chest. It is used to stimulate the …
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- 24 Nov, 2025
Words on the Brain: Can Reading Rehabilitation for Age-Related Vision Impairment Improve Cognitive Functioning?
Age-related vision impairment and dementia both become more prevalent with increasing age. Research into the mechanisms of these conditions has proposed that some of their causes (e.g., macular degeneration/glaucoma and Alzheimer's disease) could be symptoms of an underlying common cause, or may be equally linked to a multifactorial context in …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
- 2 locations
Doxapram Therapy in Preterm Infants (DOXA Trial)
Preterm infants often suffer from apnea of prematurity (AOP; a cessation of breathing) due to immaturity of the respiratory system. AOP can lead to oxygen shortage and a low heart rate which might harm the development of the newborn, especially the central nervous system. In order to prevent oxygen shortage, …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
- 18 locations
Short Structured Psychological Intervention for Adults With ADHD - a Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a novel psychological intervention for adult ADHD through a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomized to receive either a face-to-face manualized short psychological intervention, SAINT, or corresponding self-help material with limited access to therapist support. The main objective …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
The Intensive Post Exclusive Enteral Nutrition Study
Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition with phases where the disease is active and other, where there are no symptoms. Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), a liquid only diet without allowance of any extra food, is the main treatment for children with active CD. However, when children stop the …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Immune Activation in Psoriasis
Background Psoriasis causes chronic inflammation in the body. Researchers want to see if a kind of vitamin B3 dietary supplement can help. This might lead to more treatment options. Objective To test if the dietary supplement nicotinamide riboside can improve immune system function in the blood and skin of people …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
- 1 location
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Through Online Psychotherapy Tool (OPTT) for Depression
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of e-CBT to treat depression through an online, module-based program. The study aims to determine if anxiety severity and symptomatology decreased after the administration of 12 e-CBT sessions delivered through OPTT. This study also aims to determine the difference in …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
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Effect of Brain Stimulation on Stepping Performance in Stroke Survivors and Healthy Adults
Participants are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by Shih-Chiao Tseng, PT, Ph.D. at Texas Woman's University. This research study is to determine whether low-intensive brain stimulation can enhance learning of a leg movement task. The investigators also want to know if brain stimulation can improve the …
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- 16 Feb, 2024
- 1 location
Taiwan "Aerosol Box" Versus UMMC "Intubation Box"
This study compares two intubation boxes, that is the Taiwan "Aerosol Box" versus the UMMC "Intubation Box". The importance of this intubation box has come to light recently in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the fact that intubation is an aerosol-generating procedure. Risks of the healthcare worker attending to …
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- 05 Aug, 2020
Characterization of Chewing and Swallowing and Verification of the Effectiveness of Orofacial Motricity Stimulation in Severe Obese Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Background: Obesity is considered an epidemic disease of great repercussion on the world and its prevalence has increased in recent decades. The treatment of obesity aims to improve health and quality of life, by reducing body weight. The clinical approach to obesity is routinely the first line of treatment. Clinical …
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- 07 Sep, 2022
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