Ruffano (le), Italy

Evaluation of Molecular Hydrogen Supplementation to Enhance the Efficacy of Weight Loss Retreat in Overweight and Obese Adolescents

The aim of this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial is to evaluate whether molecular hydrogen supplementation enhances the effectiveness of weight loss retreat for overweight and obese adolescents. Weight loss retreat is indicated for participants based on diagnosis and recommendation of a pediatrician. During the 4-week retreat, participants follow a prescribed standardized intervention consisting of reduction diet and physical activity. The total planned number of participants is 60. Participants are randomly divided into two balanced groups, with one group receiving molecular hydrogen in the form of hydrogen-rich water and the other receiving a placebo water. The daily amount of water given (hydrogen-rich or placebo) is 1.5 L. Hydrogen-rich water is packaged in specially designed aluminum containers to minimize hydrogen leakage and ensure long-term stability with a dissolved hydrogen concentration of 1.2-1.6 ppm. Participants are unable to distinguish hydrogen-rich water from the placebo because molecular hydrogen is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Participants monitor their physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior one week before to retreat and undergo baseline diagnostics (including blood sampling), three weekly interim diagnostics during retreat, and final diagnostics (including blood sampling) after four weeks. If participants are available, two follow-up diagnostics are conducted six weeks and six months after the retreat and include seven-day monitoring of physical activity, sleep, and sedentary behavior. Statistical analysis is performed at a significance level of α = 0.05 and the data is evaluated using analysis of variance. In cases of non-normality, data transformations or non-parametric alternatives are used.

A Study to Assess the Effect of Dexpramipexole in Adolescents and Adults With Severe Eosinophilic Asthma (EXHALE-3)

Interfant-21 Treatment Protocol for Infants Under 1 Year with KMT2A-rearranged ALL or Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia

All infants that are eligible for this study and for whom the parents/legal representatives give informed consent will be enrolled in this study. All patients will receive one cycle of blinatumomab on top of the standard treatment backbone after induction therapy. Medium risk patients, that respond well to the 1st cycle will be treated with a 2nd cycle of blinatumomab replacing one chemo course after consolidation therapy. If they do not respond well enough they will be treated according to the current treatment standard. Minimal residual disease will be used to determine the response to blinatumomab. High risk patients will be eligible for allogeneic stem cell transplantation after the first blinatumomab cycle if they are Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) negative (defined as < 0.01%). Also medium risk patients with insufficient MRD response after induction or after the 1st cycle of blinatumomab will be allocated to high risk treatment and will be eligible for allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

A Long-term Access Programme for Subjects With Severe Asthma

Closed Window vs. Open Window Technique in Management of Palatally Impacted Canines

Rationale and objective: Two techniques for exposing palatally impacted canines are routinely used, the closed window technique (CWT) and the open window technique (OWT). To our knowledge, there is no evidence-based information that would suggest, which of the two techniques results in a better outcome. Our null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the outcome of exposed impacted maxillary canines after CWT or OWT. Study design: A randomized clinical multicentre trial with a two-group design. The randomization is by canine, not by patient. Study population: The case group consists of healthy persons of 11-17 years old who have unilateral palatally impacted canines. Intervention: One group will be treated with the CWT and the other group with the OWT. Main study parameters/endpoints: The main outcome measure will be the total duration of treatment (including also orthodontic treatment) with two techniques of management of impacted canines. The secondary outcome measures will be: (1) duration of surgical procedure, (2) patients perception of pain and recovery after surgery, (3) burden of care, (4) cost-effectiveness, (5) quality of life and satisfaction with treatment, (6) degree of root resorption of the lateral incisor, (7) periodontal status of impacted canine and adjacent teeth, (8) esthetic outcome, (9) need for endodontic treatment of the impacted canine or adjacent lateral incisor, (10) occlusal outcome (evaluated with PAR index). Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: The CWT and OWT are current treatment techniques. To our knowledge, there is no sound scientific information available on which to base a treatment decision. The burden of each treatment is for the patient the same. Routine pre- and post-treatment records will be taken. The extra burden for the patients participating in the trial will be records and questionnaires during treatment and long-term