Found 451 clinical trials
Microbiota Transplant Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Early Safety and Feasibility Study
This pilot clinical trial will evaluate the initial safety and feasibility of intestinal microbiota transplantation (IMT) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This trial will inform development of future trials in treatment of PAH. Active drug in capsule form composed of freeze-dried, encapsulated intestinal microbiota from healthy donors will …
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- 08 Dec, 2021
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Zero Degree Head Positioning in Hyperacute Large Artery Ischemic Stroke (ZODIAC)
Placing the head of bed (HOB) at 0-degrees has been shown in small studies to improve blood flow to the brain in patients with ischemic stroke caused by large artery occlusions, thereby reducing stroke symptom worsening. This simple yet potentially impactful intervention has yet to be tested in a large …
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- 16 Feb, 2022
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Comparison of Different Operations for Siewert Type II Adenocarcinoma of Esophagogastric Junction
The incidence of esophagogastric junction has been increasing in recent years, and surgery is an important method for the treatment of adenoma at the esophagogastric junction. Currently, there is a great controversy about the surgical method of Siewert II, mainly choosing the right chest or the left chest for thoracic …
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- 15 Jun, 2022
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Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) With an Alemtuzumab, Busulfan and TBI-based Conditioning Regimen Combined With Cytokine (IL-6, +/- IFN-gamma) Antagonists
Background Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) affects the immune system. People with CGD are more likely to get infections. Drugs can help control infections, but these treatments can cause side effects including kidney failure and deafness. Stem cell transplants can cure CGD, but these don t always work. Objective To find …
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- 04 Oct, 2022
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Protein Delivery in Intermittent and Continuous Enteral Nutrition in ICU Patients (ProBoNo)
Acute skeletal muscle wasting in ICU patients is associated with functional impairment and with increased risk of death. Of what we know today, physical disability can persist up to 5 years. Adequate nutrition is the basis for an optimal recovery for ICU patients and for prevention of muscle wasting. Today, …
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- 02 Jul, 2022
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Digital Chest Tube Drainage System (Thopaz+) Versus Analog in Pediatric Patients (THOPAZ)
In 2007 the Thopaz digital drainage system was launched as one of the first chest tube drainage systems to utilize a digital rather than analog device. The digital system allows for stored data, objective measurement of air leaks as well as maintaining a constant pleural pressure. The adult literature describes …
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- 04 Oct, 2022
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Concomitant Immune Check Point Inhibitor With Radiochemotherapy in Head And Neck Cancer
Background: Locally advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) is a challenge as, in spite of initial good control with chemoradiation, the majority of patients fails systemically. In the last 2 years, immune check points inhibitors (mainly Programmed Death (PD)-1 inhibitors) were approved for metastatic/recurrent HNC. The favorable toxicity profile and …
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- 15 Feb, 2022
- 1 location
Oral Probiotic Supplementation in Pregnancy to Reduce Group B Streptococcus Colonization (OPSiP)
This is a double-blind randomized placebo controlled trial that will investigate whether the use of three specific species of probiotics taken orally in pregnancy from 25 weeks gestation will reduce the incidence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization. Participants will take 2 capsules and 1 lozenge per day of either …
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- 24 Feb, 2022
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Topical Vancomycin Paste Over Sternal Edge: Safety and Effect of on Incidence of Sternal Wound Infection After Cardiac Surgery
This is a single-blind 1:1 randomized controlled trial based on the hypothesis that topical application of vancomycin paste over sternum edge is safe and can reduce sternal wound infection after elective cardiac surgery. Vancomycin paste will be prepared using 2.5 g of vancomycin mixed with 2 ml normal saline. Vancomycin …
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- 19 Oct, 2022
- 1 location
SmartJournal for Improved Oral Care in Nursing Homes
Poor oral health is common in care-dependent older adults, and healthcare professionals report numerous barriers when it comes to provision of oral care for elderly patients. Frequently reported barriers are lack of oral health knowledge/skills and care resistant behaviors (CRB) in patients suffering from dementia. Other barriers include lack of …
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- 03 Apr, 2023