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Filter by:This study will evaluate the effect of triple ICS/LAMA/LABA therapy with BGF MDI 320/14.4/9.6 μg on cardiopulmonary outcomes relative to LAMA/LABA therapy with GFF MDI 14.4/9.6 μg in a population with COPD and elevated cardiopulmonary risk.
Background and rationale: Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia is a widely used pain control method today. A critical aspect of the procedure is accurate visualization of anatomical structures on ultrasound to precisely define target areas. Distinguishing surrounding tissues with an imaging model that automatically recognizes sonoanatomy in ultrasound images will reduce unintended intraneural injections or injury to other anatomical structures in close proximity and increase patient safety. Research question; How can we improve the ultrasound images we frequently use in regional blocks by integrating them with artificial intelligence to reduce complications and improve applications? And what is the accuracy of the developed artificial intelligence support during imaging? Research purpose; This work; We aim to further increase the safety of different regional block positions, minimize the risk of complications, and improve ultrasound visualization by developing an artificial intelligence model (AI Model-Artificial Intelligence) that automatically identifies and segments anatomical landmarks, provides visual guidance for inexperienced colleagues, and improves the performance of the developed model during application. aims to demonstrate its accuracy. Hypothesis; Numerous studies have shown that the use of ultrasound and neurostimulators in practice increases the success, onset and quality of nerve blocks, but due to the low incidence of major complications and the absence of comparable randomized studies, no definitive statement can be made as to whether ultrasound reduces the overall rate of nerve damage. An imaging model that automatically marks sonoanatomy with artificial intelligence in ultrasound images can reduce unintended intraneural injections or injury to other anatomical structures in close proximity and improve patient safety.
The objective of this study is to determine if there is a meaningful benefit to using the sedative medication dexmedetomidine in the acute treatment of patients with recurrent ventricular arrhythmias, known as electrical storm. This will be a multi-centre, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, randomized trial. Patients with electrical storm will be randomized to receive 48 to 72 hours of dexmedetomidine or placebo as part of their initial treatment in an intensive care unit.
This is an open-label, randomized, controlled phase II study evaluating induction immuno-chemotherapy and concurrent chemoradiotherapy with or without apatinib in unresectable, locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
The objective of this research project is to conduct a single-site pilot trial to assess the feasibility and effect of low-dose aspirin to augment vascular recovery in the immediate postpartum period after preeclampsia through two specific aims: 1) to pilot test the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial of postpartum low dose aspirin vs. placebo, and 2) to assess the effect of postpartum aspirin on endothelial function and blood pressure. Our central hypothesis is that postpartum administration of low-dose aspirin following preeclampsia will be feasible, improve endothelial function, and lower BP at 6 months postpartum. Subjects will undergo 3 study visits involving BP measurements, blood draws, questionnaires, and/or microiontophoresis. Up to 60 adult subjects will be enrolled at Magee-Women's Hospital.
Before birth, the baby's lungs are filled with fluid and babies do not use the lungs to breathe, as the oxygen comes from the placenta. As delivery approaches, the lungs begin to absorb the fluid. After vaginal delivery, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut after a delay that allows some of the blood in the umbilical cord and placenta to flow back into the baby. Meanwhile, as the baby breathes for the first time, the lungs fill with air and more fluid is pushed out. However, it does not always work out that way. A baby born prematurely may have breathing problems because of extra fluid staying in the lungs related to the immaturity of the lung structure. Thus, the baby must breathe quicker and harder to get enough oxygen enter into the lungs. The newborn is separated from the mother to provide emergency respiratory support. Although the baby is usually getting better within one or two days, the treatment requires close monitoring, breathing help, and nutritional help as the baby is too tired to suck and swallow milk. Sometimes, the baby cannot recover well and show greater trouble breathing needing intensive care. This further separates the mother and her baby. A possible mean to help the baby to adapt better after a premature birth while staying close to the mother is to delay cord clamping when efficient breathing is established, either spontaneously or after receiving breathing help at birth. In this study, we intend to test this procedure in moderate or late preterm infants and see whether the technique helps the baby to better adapt after birth and to better initiate a deep bond with the mother.
Currently, the combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy is the first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, a subset of HCC patients with severe splenomegaly, splenic hyperfunction, and esophagogastric varices due to liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension may be unable to undergo or sustain the combination therapy, ultimately missing the optimal treatment window. Prior studies have indicated that splenectomy can significantly improve liver function and hepatic reserve in cirrhotic patients. It also addresses splenic hyperfunction and reduces the risk of bleeding from esophagogastric varices by combining splenectomy with devascularization around the cardia. Additionally, splenectomy contributes to the improvement of liver fibrosis and restoration of immune function in cirrhotic patients. This study aims to elucidate the impact of splenectomy on the efficacy of combination targeted and immunotherapy in unresectable HCC patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension, particularly those with poor liver function, significant splenic hyperfunction, and severe esophagogastric varices. The research also seeks to explore whether changes in the tumor immune microenvironment before and after splenectomy can influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy. Ultimately, the goal is to provide therapeutic opportunities for this specific patient population.
The aim of this clinical trial study is to compare the efficacy of Hyaluronic injection in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Is Hyaluronic acid injection improve pain symptom, joint stiffness, and joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis - Is Hyaluronic acid injection improve knee performance status and health-related quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis Participants will be allocated to receive one treatments; either Hyaluronic acid or normal saline injections after receiving glucocorticoid injection. Researchers will compare the Hyaluronic acid with normal saline injection to see if the former show superior effect in terms of pain, joint stiffness, function, as well as health-related quality of life comparing with placebo.
The clinical trial was designed as a single-arm, open-label clinical study, with the main purpose of exploring the safety, pharmacokinetics, and best recommended dose (RP2D) of the UTAA17 injection in the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM) subjects, and also the efficacy will be observed. Eligible subjects will accept the infusion of UTAA17 injection after pretreatment, and their blood will be collected before and after infusion for evaluation of pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity and safety. This study plans to evaluate efficacy using the revised Evaluation of Efficacy in multiple myeloma -IMWG criteria (2016), which will be evaluated at 4w, 2m, 3m, 6m, and 6 to 24m (at a frequency of Q3m) after cell reinfusion, in addition to the baseline period. Efficacy evaluation continues until one of the following occurs: subject disease progression (PD), acceptance of a new antitumor therapy, death, occurrence of intolerable toxicity, investigator decision, or patient decision to withdraw.
The goal of this multicentre, randomized, double-blind controlled, phase III clinical trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib versus the standard first-line treatment of paclitaxel in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab (THP) for newly diagnosed recurrent/metastatic Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positive advanced breast cancer, and to explore the impact of biomarkers on clinical efficacy and safety. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Analyse the efficacy and safety of disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib versus the standard first-line treatment of THP. - Explore the impact of biomarkers on clinical efficacy and safety of the combination of disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib treatment. Participants in the experimental group will receive disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib for 6-8 cycles (each cycle lasting 28 days), followed by maintenance treatment with trastuzumab in combination with pyrotinib. Participants in the control group will receive paclitaxel in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab for 6-8 cycles (each cycle lasting 21 days), followed by maintenance treatment with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. Researchers will compare disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib versus the standard first-line treatment of paclitaxel in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab to see if disitamab vedotin in combination with pyrotinib could be a new option for first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.