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Filter by:We will conduct a two-group randomized controlled trial to examine the eMocha DOT intervention with pediatric HT recipients.In this population, medication nonadherence remains a primary cause of late acute rejection (LAR) episodes, increased number of hospitalizations, graft failure, and patient mortality. Herein, we propose an innovative approach to promote medication adherence and improve patient and graft outcomes.
This pilot study will provide a theory-based low-cost and easy-to-operate program in the area of healthy lifestyle promotion among community dwelling older adults. The blended intervention product will be helpful for health professionals, social workers and practitioners working in the elderly centers and health centers to promote older adults' PA, healthy diet and wellness. Furthermore, this study would initiate advocacy for policymakers to disseminate cost-saving, time-efficient and effective healthy lifestyle programs to the communities for healthy aging promotion.
Pregnancy is a physiological stress state that affects all body systems and requires physical, mental, and social harmony in the woman. The pregnancy process continues with visible changes in the female body and psychological changes and fluctuations. The mental and physical adaptation of the mother to the changes that occur during pregnancy can be increased by interventions that can be done in this process. Exercises are at the top of these interventions. Exercise has been shown to affect the fetus, mother, and pregnancy positively. In the guide published by the American Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee in 2015, It was stated that pregnant women should exercise at least half an hour of moderate-intensity on most days of the week. They also recommended exercises such as Pilates, yoga, and swimming as safe activities for pregnant women. Pilates exercises are ideal for preparing the pregnant woman's body until birth, and after birth plays a vital role in the recovery of the mother's body. Above all, it makes women feel more comfortable in this temporary body and makes them more active. When the literature is examined, it is seen that studies which include the effects of Pilates during pregnancy are still insufficient All of these studies examining the effects of Pilates education on pregnant women show us that Pilates education can positively contribute to pregnant women. However, in all studies, it is stated that the effects of Pilates on different dimensions of pregnancy should be examined, and additional studies with high evidence value are needed. Based on this, to ensure that pregnant women have a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy period, a randomized controlled blind study was planned to investigate the effects of Pilates training on core stability, balance, mood, and quality of life in pregnant women.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility and acceptability and compare outcomes of a trauma-informed prenatal intervention (TPI) in pregnant Black women with childhood adversity. TPI participants will receive four weekly individual virtual sessions of motivational interviewing to promote self-efficacy and mental wellness skills to enhance self-awareness and self-regulation. TPI is designed to foster behavior change and health coping by enhancing knowledge, beliefs, regulation skills and abilities. - With the assistance of a trained facilitator, participants will be guided to identify a specific goal related to the behavior they want to change. - Behavior change goals will be individualized to create a change plan that reinforces resilience-based coping, accountability, and self-care rewards. - Participants will learn to apply mental wellness skills to enhance regulation and to facilitate awareness of internal cues related to desire, motivation, and individual responses to stress. Researchers will compare usual prenatal care plus TPI versus usual prenatal care plus prenatal education to see if TPI reduces psychological (e.g., depression, anxiety, and perceived stress), and improves socio-emotional (e.g., behavioral activation, negative mood regulation, and mindfulness), and prenatal health behaviors.
The goal of this pilot trial is to learn about the optimal intensity level of goals in a digital weight loss intervention among adults with overweight or obesity. The main questions of the study are to assess the feasibility and acceptability of different goal intensities across four domains (calorie goal, step goal, eating window goal, red zone food goal). The investigators will recruit 32 total participants to the trial. Recruitment will occur through remote channels. Interested individuals will be directed to an online screening questionnaire; those who are eligible will then be invited to attend an initial remote session with study personnel to ensure interest and eligibility in the study. The weight loss intervention will last 10 weeks, and all participants will receive a "core" treatment consisting of self-monitoring weight, food intake, and steps (all via digital tools provided by the study team), along with behavioral lessons, action plans, and tailored feedback. Depending on which group participants are assigned to in the study, individuals will receive either a more or less challenging goal across the four domains. All study tasks will occur remotely, thus, participants will never come in-person for any tasks. Assessment of body weight and other measures will occur at the beginning of the trial ("baseline"), and at 4 weeks and 10 weeks. The investigators will use the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework to identify which of the goal intensity levels result in meaningful engagement and weight loss. The current study is the first step towards answering this question; it is designed as a pilot factorial trial, which focuses on feasibility and acceptability. In total, there will be 16 treatment conditions.
This is a prospective, double-blinded, 16-week, randomized controlled trial (RCT). Young adults aged 18-25 years are recruited in this study. Based on King's (1981) goal attainment theory, a diet-exercise program is created. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of physiological indicators and health behaviours by conducting an exerciset programme and intensive therapy.
The aim of this two-armed cluster-randomized controlled trial is to investigate the implementation of the I-PROTECT using the RE-AIM evaluation framework that addresses five dimensions of effectiveness and implementation of interventions: reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance.
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes represents a growing health risk for the society. An easy-access and low-cost intervention for the whole family will be developed to help families with (at risk of) type 2 diabetes maintain diabetes-frendly everyday life. The intervention will be tested for feasibility. Methods: Following the framework for developing and conduct of complex interventions, the intervention will be developed on the basis of current evidence on family-based diabetes treatment and opinions of families with type 2 diabetes. The feasibility test will have embedded mixed methods one-group study design. Participants: Families will answer a brief screening questionnaire. Families (n=25) that consist of at least one adult with (in risk of) type 2 diabetes living in the same household with at least one 5-18 yeard old child, and at least one family member living sedentary lifestyle, will participate. Intervention: The 3-months long hybrid telehealth/face-to-face intervention with weekly 1-hour contacts with health professionals will deliver diabetes education and tailored support to implement more physical activity and healthy meals in the family everyday life. A 3-months long supervised maintenance phase with monthly professional contacts will be included. Outcomes: Feasibility evaluation will be conducted using quantitative (quantifiable) and qualitative research methods. The feasibility data will be the primary outcomes of the study, collected and evaluated using the predefined research progression criteria applied the green-amber-red method. Sociodemography and secondary outcomes, such as physical activity, dieting habits, daily occupations, occupational balance, health and quality of life will be assessed at baseline and 3 and 6-months follow-ups. The quantitative results will be comprehended through qualitative data from participant interviews which will nuance the feasibility evaluation. Analysis: Relevant statistical methods and qualitative analysis method will be applied. Expected results: The intervention will help families achieve sustainable lifestyle changes, e.g., diabetes stabilized blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes, increased physical activity time and improved dieting habits, for better family health and well-being. Ethics and dissemination: The trial does not have any obvious health risks for the participants. All the results - significant, non-significant and/ or inconclusive - will be reported.
The post-hoc fallacy (also termed the post-hoc-ergo-propter-hoc fallacy) has been recognized for centuries with endless relevance. The general concept in medical care is that patients who improve after a treatment are not necessary patients who improve because of a treatment. Modern medicine provides multiple opportunities to examine such pitfalls of judgment due to the prevailing uncertainty, incompleteness of our understanding pathogenic mechanisms, and natural tendency to connect treatments to outcomes. In this study, we will investigate whether judgments about vitamin supplementation might demonstrate the post-hoc fallacy.
The aim of the study is to assess whether soft tissue flossing therapy will alleviate eccentric muscle-destroying influences. Men aged 20-25 will be tested. Suddenly taking up activity in untrained people and performing the fatigue protocol is a heavy burden for the body, and its effects may have a negative impact on the body. The assessment of the processes taking place in the body under the influence of this type of physical activity with the use of soft tissue flossing will broaden the scope of knowledge about this therapeutic method and will allow assessing whether it has an impact on accelerating regeneration after intense physical exertion.