There are about 10004 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Brazil. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of corneal cross-linking and photorefractive keratectomy for refractive correction in patients with bilateral asymmetric topography.
BACKGROUND: Palonosetron is a second generation serotonin antagonist usually used in a fixed dose of 75 mcg for the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Although there are a few trials evaluating bodyweight-adjusted doses of palonosetron, the ideal dose for obese patients has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study is to evaluate if the use of bodyweight-adjusted doses of palonosetron (1mcg / kg) is more effective than a fixed dose (75mcg) on preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in female patients with a body mass index equal to or above 30 kg /m2 whom have undergone breast surgery METHODS: A prospective, randomized double-blind trial will be conducted at the National Cancer Institute (INCA - HCIII), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eligible patients are female aged between 18-70 years of age with an ASA physical status of one to three, with body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg / m2, scheduled to undergo elective breast surgery. Forty patients will be randomized to receive a fix dose of 75 μg of palonosetron (group I - GI) and 40 patients will receive a bodyweight-adjusted dose of 1mcg/kg of palonosetron (group II - GII). Patients will be assessed over 3 time periods: 0-6 h, 6-26 h and 24-48 h after surgery. After discharge, all patients will be contacted by telephone at regular intervals to record the episodes of nausea and vomiting as well as analgesic and antiemetic requirements. The primary outcome measure will include the number of emetic episodes, the incidence of nausea, the need for rescue antiemetics and the analgesic requirement over 48h. The secondary outcome will be to evaluate the frequency of polymorphism of the 5-HT3 receptors and their correlation with the antiemetic effect and adverse effects.
This study aimed at correlating global behavior of Down's Syndrome patients to periodontal disease status.
Objectives: This study will determine the effectiveness of the use of desensitivity gels prior in office bleaching on risk and intensity of tooth sensitivity caused by in-office bleaching using 35% hydrogen peroxide. Materials and Methods: Fourty seven patients will be selected for this triple-blind, randomized, cross-over, placebo-controlled clinical trial. 10 minutes prior to bleaching procedure, patients will receive the the potassium nitrate 2% and potassium oxalate 5% desensitivity gel application on vestibular surface. The whitening treatment with 35% hydrogen peroxide will be carried out in two sessions with a 7-day interval. Tooth sensitivity will be assessed before, during and 24 hours after the procedure using analog visual and verbal scales. Color alteration will be assessed by a bleach guide scale and Vita Easy shade spectrophotometer 7 days after each session. Relative risk to sensitivity will be calculated and adjusted by session; while comparison of overall risk will performed by McNemar's test. Data on the sensitivity level for both scales and color shade will be subjected to the Friedman, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests, respectively (α = 0.05).
This study assesses the number of CTCs before and 4-5 weeks after focal stereotactic radiotherapy, in single or fractionated dose, and correlate with the local and distant brain progression-free survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe clinical condition with a high in-hospital and 5-year mortality. It has a growing incidence, both related to healthcare and possibly to changes in prophylaxis recommendations regarding oral procedures. Though not a new disease, several aspects in its clinical and laboratory diagnosis remain to be better studied and innovated. The evaluation of systemic microvascular disease has proven crucial in the investigation and comprehension of pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases, as well as a tool for early diagnosis and prediction of complications. Few studies deal with microcirculation in patients with IE, and so far none utilizing speckle contrast imaging and functional capillary density. The present study will contribute to the investigation of microcirculatory changes in IE and possibly to earlier diagnosis of the condition and/or of its severity and complications. The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes in microvascular bed of patients with both acute and subacute endocarditis by speckle contrast imaging and skin video-capillaroscopy.
Pain in the neck and shoulders is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects a significant number of individuals.The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of PBMT (with a device that combines low level laser therapy and light emitting diode therapy) in chronic pain relief of musculoskeletal origin in the neck and shoulders area.
Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by the destruction of β cells and consequent loss of insulin secretion due an autoimmune process, being associated with increased cardiovascular risk, oxidative stress and inflammation. Considering that most people with T1DM do not reach recommended levels of physical activity due to concern about the rapid drop in blood sugar and the excuse of "lack of time", shorter sessions of exercise that provide several benefits should be encouraged. Thus, this work aims to compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), strength training (ST) and both interventions on several blood markers and functional parameters in T1DM patients. Study hypothesis: (1) ST+HIIT will be more beneficial than HIIT, which in turn will be more beneficial than ST, on modification of blood levels of pro and anti-inflammatory, pro and antioxidant, lipid, renal and glucose metabolism parameters and (2) ST+HIIT will be more beneficial than HIIT, which in turn will be more beneficial than ST, on modification of functional parameters, body composition and maximal oxygen uptake.
Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of bronchospasm, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and chronic airway inflammation and pharmacological treatment for this condition is done with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjuvant of scaling and root planning for treatment of periodontal disease in patients with Down's Syndrome. After scaling and root planning, half of patients received antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with methylene blue dye and laser and the sessions were repeated after 3, 7 and 14 days. The other half received only scaling and root planning.