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Filter by:The major goal of this clinical study is to investigate to which extent high-precision radiotherapy (RT) with modern techniques can prevent progression or recurrence of motor deficits (weakness) of the legs following RT. In addition, it will be evaluated to which extent RT can lead to improvement of motor function, ambulatory status, sensory function and sphincter dysfunction, to pain relief and to improvement in quality of life, side effects and overall survival. For this purpose 44 patients who will receive modern high-precision RT treatment for the metastases on their vertebral bodies will be included into this phase 2 study. The results of the high-precision RT with a treatment of 5x5 Gray (Gy) in 1 week will be compared to data of a historical control group. The data set of the historical control group consists of more than 500 patients who received conventional RT with 5x4 Gy. The data collected in 1 week treatment will be compared. It is intended to show superiority regarding the local progression-free survival (LPFS) for the high-precision RT when compared with the conventional RT.
This study proposes the use of a mobile health intervention (utilizing a smart phone app) to encourage increased exercise in PAH patients. The study will be a randomized trial to examine feasibility of an mHealth (mobile device) Fitbit Charge HR and cell phone application intervention to improve step counts and increase participants activity level as compared to no intervention. The Fitbit Charge Heart Rate (HR) monitors activity and the cell phone application provides encouragement notifications to half the subjects while the other half do not receive encouragements.
Title: Investigation of neutrophil defects associated with periodontal disease and tooth loss in children. A clinical study. Objectives: The primary objective of this study is: - To investigate presence of periodontal disease and response to periodontal treatment in children affected by neutrophil defects The secondary objectives of this study are: - To investigate presence of other dental diseases in children affected by neutrophil defects - To assess oral microbiological and inflammatory parameters in children affected by neutrophil defects Primary outcomes: The primary outcomes are (a) presence of periodontal disease as assessed by clinical factors: probing pocket depth, attachment level, bleeding on probing and radiographic bone loss) (b) microbiological and host response factors: detected in periodontal pockets and gingival crevicular fluid and (c) response to treatment Study sample: Children affected by neutrophil defects and meeting outlined inclusion and exclusion criteria Number of participants: 50 children Study design: This is a longitudinal treatment study. All participants will attend for 4-7 visits during the study as outlined below: - Screening visit (visit 1): consent procedure, dental examination, saliva and plaque sampling - Baseline visit (visit 2):, detailed periodontal examination, dental radiographs, sampling of gingival crevicular fluid and, if appropriate scaling, polishing and oral hygiene instructions - Non-surgical periodontal treatment (visit 3A to 3D, max 4 sessions): oral hygiene instructions and supra- and sub-gingival debridement (under local anaesthesia if necessary) - Follow-up Visit (visit 4, 4th to 7th visit) (six months following treatment): detailed dental examination, oral hygiene instructions, sampling of saliva, subgingival plaque and gingival crevicular fluid, tooth scaling and polishing.
Emergence agitation following general anaesthesia may lead to serious complications like self-extubation or removal of catheters, which can lead to hypoxia, aspiration pneumonia, bleeding or reoperation. Nose surgery is associated with a higher incidence of emergence agitation. The investigators planned to evaluate the efficacy of external nasal nerve block in prevention of postoperative agitation following external nasal surgeries under general anesthesia(GA).
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of 2 doses of LM11A-31-BHS in 180 patients with Alzheimer's Disease versus placebo and to access biomarker and clinical exploratory endpoints of LM11A-31-BHS
Further studies are needed to establish the optimal diet for treating T2D. The investigators wishes to investigate whether a low carbohydrate diet, high in monounsaturated fats (LCD) will affect cardiovascular function, metabolism and the liver. 135 participants with T2D, will be following either a LCD, or a regular diabetes diet (RDD) for 6 months. Measurements and investigations will be performed at baseline and after 6 months.
This was a 24-week single-center, open-label, parallel controlled group comparing gliclazide, liraglutide, and metformin effects on diabetes with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Renova- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a Linear Shockwaves (LISW) device which incorporates a unique shockwave transducer operable to deliver shockwaves to a treated region. Shockwaves are aimed at the left and right corpora cavernosa and the crura. The study is aimed at determining the safety and effectiveness of this new type LISW in the relief of erectile dysfunction. HYPOTHESIS Alternate Hypothesis (HA): Active Treatment groups will show a >2-point increase in the IIEF-EF score from baseline for mild erectile dysfunction, and >5 points for moderate erectile dysfunction and will show significant change. Null Hypothesis (HO): There is no difference from baseline and after-treatment in Treatment groups for alleviating erectile dysfunction measured using International Index of Erectile Function score (IIEF-EF). Primary Efficacy Objective: To evaluate change of International Index of Erectile Function score Questionnaire score from baseline to follow-ups 1, 3 and 6 months' post treatment. Secondary Objectives:To study sexual activity improvement leading to optimal penetration at follow-ups according to: - SEP- Sexual Encounter Profile Questionnaire. - GAQ- Global Assessment Questionnaire. - EHS- Erection Hardness Score.
Familial aggregation is well recognized in some cancers. Though a number of familial cancer predisposition syndromes have been described, the nature of inherited genetic alterations in patients with a strong history of familial cancer is currently unknown, as is the case with childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The investigators are seeking to learn more about what causes leukemia and why some people and families may be at a higher risk of developing this disease. By understanding the origin of the disease, better treatments may be identified for patients with leukemia. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To identify variants in genes that are inherited, have altered gene structure and/or function, and influence the risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and other cancers. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: To collect demographic, clinical and laboratory information including detailed family cancer history and response of cancers to therapy for correlation with the primary objective.
The purpose of this study is to see if bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) is safe and well-tolerated in patients with high cardiovascular risk and elevated LDL cholesterol that is not adequately controlled by their current therapy.