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 randomized case control study we will evaluate the additive effect of psychological intervention, i.e CBT-cognitive behavioral treatment in a multi-strategy weight loss program composed of physical activity intervention and nutritional programme.
Administration of colostrum enriched with anti-Flu antibodies may alter host's response to the flu virus.
Extended-release tramadol is indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain in adults who require around-the-clock treatment. It provides an extended duration of action, more constant plasma concentrations, a reduced dosing frequency, and the potential for improved compliance and therapeutic outcomes. The present study was designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this medication in the treatment of early postoperative pain after knee arthroscopy.
In the final months of pregnancy, women need to know whether their 'water is broken' necessitating a race to the delivery room, or whether pressure of the foetus on their bladder has caused them merely to pass urine. They may also have faced the same dilemma on many occasions much earlier in the pregnancy. With this development the investigators will provide them with an immediate answer to this critical question.
The aim of the present study is to establish, using polysomnographic criteria and prospective nature, whether sleep apnea in pregnancy is more prevalent in women with high risk pregnancies including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and pre-mature contractions, and to determine the effect of sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy on fetal outcome. The investigators' hypothesis is that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent in women with high risk pregnancy compared to those with uncomplicated pregnancy.
The aim of the proposed study is to compare prospectively two methods of small bowel preparation prior capsule endoscopy study, the effect on the cleanliness and the quality of visualization after two protocols of preparation: a 12 hour fast only versus 24 hour of a very low residual diet (ENSURE, Abbott Laboratories, Israel) + 12 hour fast.
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) gland calcium sensing receptor (CASR) regulates PTH secretion. CASR is also expressed in nephron thick ascending limb (TAL). Bartter syndrome (BS), a normotensive hypokalemic tubulopathy, may be due to mutations in different TAL channels, including the potassium channel ROMK. Mutations in CASR may also cause BS through its effects on ROMK function. However, it is unknown whether ROMK mutations exert any effects on CASR function and PTH physiology. Preliminary data from our center shows that PTH levels were specifically elevated in type II (where ROMK is mutated) and not in type IV (where another gene, Barttin is defective) BS, without a common explanation. We assume that the mutation in ROMK may cause a dysregulation of PTH secretion via possible interaction with CASR. The purpose of this study is: to investigate the PT-gland function and regulation in BS. Methods: Patients with BS type II and IV and normal controls will undergo a standard protocol of controlled ionic hypo- and hypercalcemia, during which PTH secretion, phosphate balance and calcium excretion will be followed. Calcium Vs PTH response curves will be generated and compared. Expected impact and benefit: the results of this study will help understand the mechanisms of PTH regulation beyond CASR.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the composite Nail - the Quantum interlocking intramedullary nailing system in the reduction of humeral fractures.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Giro-couch, an innovative patient support device for the application of prone RT for treatment of breast cancer. This study will assess the feasibility of a new positioning approach to facilitate the delivery of external beam, delivered to the lumpectomy cavity, (the boost dose, partial breast therapy).
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of an endotracheal tube embedded with a mini video-camera as a guiding tool for percutaneous tracheostomy.