There are about 9745 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Israel. 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.
In this study the investigators will recruit patients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia that are taking atypical neuroleptics and that are willing to participate in an exercise and diet program. The investigators will measure weight and abdomen circumference.
The purpose of this observational, exploratory study in patients undergoing any cardiac valve replacement or repair is to assess the rate of bacterial colonization over native degenerative calcified cardiac valves.
The aim of the study is to evaluate changes in autonomic nervous system following treatment with anticholinergic medication for OAB symptoms. Heart variability as a measure of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system will be recorded before and three months following treatment with solifenacin succinate 10 mg daily.
The aim of the study is: to develop a comprehensive biochemical assay for detection of Pompe disease (glycogen storage disease type II), to be implemented in the Newborn screening program among the Israeli population.
Sodium bicarbonate injected into a blood vessel transforms to carbon dioxide and water. The increase in carbon dioxide production can be detected by measuring the exhaled carbon dioxide in the lungs. This study is conducted to access the clinical application of measuring exhaled carbon dioxide to verify the correct position of intravenous catheters.Once the catheter is in the correct position the injected bicarbonate will be detected as a distinct elevation of exhaled carbon dioxide. A similar study was already performed in adults and was found useful. The investigators now extend the clinical application to children.
The purpose of this study is to assess the validity of self-caloric evaluation, the "categories method" - a new method based on one categorical score per meal
The primary objective of the study is assess the safety and tolerability of long-term epratuzumab treatment in subjects with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Background: Chronic pain is a common condition in the general population, causing great suffering in both physical and mental aspects. Previous research shows that mindfulness based interventions help chronic pain patients to cope better with their pain, and improve their quality of life. Although evidence support the efficacy of mindfulness based interventions for chronic pain, it is still unclear whether this efficacy involves a direct influence on sensory aspects of pain perception. Further more, the mechanisms of change responsible for the improved life quality and the possible moderating factors that may influence treatment efficacy, are still unknown. Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness based intervention on pain perception and quality of life in individuals suffering from chronic pain. The investigators will also evaluate potential mechanisms responsible for the change following mindfulness practice. Finally the investigators will examine the role of personal characteristics as potential moderating factors of mindfulness effect. Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that 1) compared to a waitlist control group, chronic pain patients participating in a full mindfulness based program will report greater improvements in a) pain severity, b) quality of life and psychological symptoms, and c) will demonstrate changes in physiological characteristics of pain. 2) Changes following the mindfulness based program will be mediated by change in pain catastrophizing, self regulation capacity and pain acceptance. 3) The investigators hypothesize that gender, baseline mindfulness, and anxiety sensitivity will moderate the efficacy of the mindfulness based program. Method: A randomized controlled design will be used to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness based intervention on pain perception and quality of life in individuals suffering from chronic recurrent low back pain and osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomized to a mindfulness based treatment group, or to a waitlist control group, and will be assessed for psychological variables and psychophysical pain assessment before treatment. Participants allocated to treatment group will then attend six group meetings in which they will learn and practice different mindfulness meditation techniques, and will be asked to practice these techniques on a daily basis. Post treatment assessments will take place at the end of the intervention for both treatment and control groups.
To examine the impact of a structured physical activity program focused on bone strength in elementary school children in the framework of their physical education classes on: 1. Bone strength of children participating in the activity. 2. Physical variables and psycho-motor capabilities: vertical jumping strength, horizontal jumping strength, static balance, dynamic balance and coordination.
Comparison of the quality of the outpatient clinic electrocardiogram performed on patients sent to a cardiology consultation with a standard cable and the PhysioGlove-ES electrocardiograms performed in the cardiology clinic.