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Filter by:The goal of this study is to test the effect of a planning, reminders, and micro-incentives intervention verses regular health education facts on physical activity participation over 12-weeks, in older adults who have previously suffered a non-penetrating mild or moderate TBI. Participants will provide information and be screened for eligibility via phone screening call (verification of age, confirmation that the participant is not currently on any medication that affects the central nervous system, and verification that the subject can participate in exercise, brief TBI history). Baseline testing will take place at the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health and Northeastern University Biomedical Imaging Center, for the baseline magnetic resonance imaging, in the interdisciplinary science and engineering complex on Northeastern University's campus. In person testing will take place over one session. The study period lasts 12 weeks, during which all participants will 1. Receive a weekly phone call with study staff, 2. Wear a wrist-worn Fit Bit tracker and 3. Record their weekly walking activities.
Our understanding of neurosecretory dysfunction after TBI is still insufficient, and the number of patients with neuroendocrine dysfunction caused by craniocerebral trauma may be underestimated, especially the neuroendocrine changes related to HPA axis in the early stage after craniocerebral trauma. Moreover, there are few and fragmentary literature data on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy in patients with neuroendocrine disorders after traumatic brain injury. This requires more studies to further determine the characteristics of pituitary function or hormone disorders in the early stage after traumatic brain injury, which makes it necessary for us to further study the neuroendocrine dysfunction (hormone disorder) in the early stage after craniocerebral injury. To explore the relationship between craniocerebral injury and early hormone disorder by measuring the changes of early hormone levels in patients with TBI is of great significance for the early detection of related complications after craniocerebral injury and the evaluation of the prognosis of patients with craniocerebral injury, and can provide a new diagnosis and treatment plan for early intervention of related complications after TBI.
Rationale: OCLs (osteochondral lesions) of the talus can be congenital or can occur after trauma or in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The main complaint of an OCL is pain during weightbearing activities. Therefore, these lesions have significant impact on the health status of patients. Objective: The aim of this study is to optimize the treatment for skeletally immature patients with an osteochondral lesion. The hypothesis is that a period of immobilization and supervised rehabilitation will lead to better clinical and radiological outcomes compared with standard care which is a ''skill-full'' neglect. Study design: Observational comparative study Study population: Skeletally immature children with an osteochondral lesion of the talus diagnosed on CT. Intervention: Patients in the intervention group will undergo an 8-week period of casting and walking on crutches. Afterwards, they will receive a protocolled period of rehabilitation under supervision of a physical therapist. The control group will have the standard care as treatment. Main study parameters/endpoints: the main study outcome is the difference between the two groups on the OxAFQ-C. Secondary study outcomes are radiologic changes in terms of morphology and lesion size, NRS during weight bearing and quality of life measured with a Peds-QL, EQ-5D-y and AAS. Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness: the burden that patients will have is mainly the time that they have to spent on fulfilling the questionnaires.
Type: retrospective observational multicenter trial. Population of interest: adult patients suffering from thoraco-abdominal trauma undergoing both non-operative and operative management. Hypothesis: Adrenal gland injury is a rare finding after blunt thoracoabdominal trauma. Short-term outcomes of blunt adrenal gland injury (BAGI) described in literature are contradictory. Reports on the outcomes related to this injury are variable and consider heterogeneous populations of trauma patients Aim: This study aims to explore the burden related to BAGI in an homogeneous population of patients sustaining blunt thoraco-abdominal trauma treated in different institution
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the wound healing in the participants who underwent the clean surgical procedure, by applying honey dressing and common Iodine solution dressing, participants will have no other co-morbidities like Diabetes, Anemia, etc. which can make the results biased. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Do the iodine solutions are enough to counter the infections caused by resistant strains of bacteria? - What is the efficacy and efficiency of honey dressing in wound care? Participants will be tasked to - Ensure strict follow-up in the hospital dressing room - Half of the participants will apply common iodine solution dressing and the other half will be applied honey dressing. Researchers will compare Iodine dressing (Control group) with Honey dressing (Experimental group) to see if Honey dressing is better in the prevention of post-surgery wound infection and if it is cost-efficient and its efficacy.
In the latest guidelines for abdominal wall closure in emergency surgery published in the World Journal of Emergency Surgery (WJES) in 2023, no specific recommendations are made in this regard. Current literature does not provide any articles comparing these two types of mesh materials (PP vs PVDF) in emergency colorectal surgery. It is necessary to conduct a study comparing these two types of mesh materials, specifically in high-risk patients for incisional hernia and emergency colorectal surgery. This study aims to contribute to generating evidence regarding differences in wound infection incidence and potential subsequent complications, such as chronic pain. It is essential to conduct a study comparing different methods of laparotomy closure, specifically in emergency colorectal surgery, to contribute valuable evidence regarding the incidence of incisional hernia and potential subsequent complications.
This clinical trial will evaluate Renastart formula effectiveness in children with acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute on top of chronic kidney disease (CKD), in maintaining normal serum electrolytes levels without using electrolyte binders,24 patients will be recruited from Pediatric Nephrology Unit (PNU), Children's Hospital, Ain Shams University, they will be assigned randomly in to two arms, arm 1 including patients who will be treated by electrolytes binders, arm 2 including patients who will be treated by Renastart formula, after initial assessment serum electrolyte evaluation will be followed up monthly for 3 months.
Older veterans with a history of mild brain trauma exhibit early cognitive challenges, especially in driving-related tasks. This is attributed to alterations in the brain's excitatory/inhibitory (E/I) balance. This pilot project investigates this phenomenon by leveraging electroencephalography (EEG) to measure parietal lobe alpha rhythms during visual attention tasks. The hypothesis is that targeted visual attention training can modulate these alpha rhythms, improving instrumental activities in daily life. However, outcomes from such training vary, possibly due to individual differences in cortical inhibitory functions. This study will assess the relationship between EEG measures of E/I balance pre- and post-visual attention training and its effects on processing speeds in aging veterans. Our findings aim to provide a foundation for customized therapies and interventions for veterans with and without a history of brain trauma.
The purpose of this study is to generate safety and performance data for 3M™ Topical Tissue Adhesive. Enrolled subjects with qualifying trauma lacerations or surgical incisions will be randomized to receive 3M™ Topical Tissue Adhesive or Histoacryl® Blue Topical Skin Adhesive with follow-up visits at 10 days and 30 days after application of tissue adhesive.
Collect data about physiological examination values, blood test values and radiological examination results of patients admitted to the hospital for major trauma. There are different causes of mortality in multiple trauma patients. In this study, review the multiple symptoms and parameters of major trauma patients. We hope to understand and develop one feasible assessment model for emergency departments for enable rapid diagnosis and treatment evaluation about major trauma patients occurrence.