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Filter by:OBJECTIVE:Purpose of this study is to set forth the sedative efficacy and effects on early period cognitive functions of two premedication drugs used for ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) METHODS:This randomized and double blind study was performed with forty (18-70 of age) ASA I-III risk group patients for who elective ERCP was planned. Cognitive functions of patients were determined by mini-mental test (MMT). 0.5 mg/kg midazolam or 1mg/kg tramadol drop was administered orally before intervention to patients who were randomly divided into two premedication groups. Vital signs,BIS (Bispectral index), mRSS (modified Ramsay Sedation scale), NRS (numeric rating scale ) was evaluated. If MMT (mini-mental test) was ≤ 23 at 60th minute it was considered as cognitive impairment. Recovery period, post-procedure state of cognitive function at 60th minute were recorded.
The present study is planned to evaluate the effect of the aclidinium bromide/formoterol fumarate 400/12 μg FDC BID on the hyperinflation, exercise endurance and physical activity in patients with moderate to severe COPD. Additionally, the effect of the behavioural intervention on top of aclidinium bromide/formoterol fumarate 400/12 μg will be assessed both on the exercise endurance and the physical activity.
The objective of this study is to test whether two different participant financial incentive structures are more effective and cost effective than minimal financial incentives in increasing weight loss among Minnesota Medicaid beneficiaries at high risk of developing diabetes. The incentives are tied to participation and weight loss in the evidence-based group-delivered YMCA diabetes prevention program (Y-DPP). The Investigators will conduct a group randomized trial that includes up to 150 Y-DPP classes of 10-15 participants per class for up to 1500 Medicaid beneficiaries participating in the Y-DPP classes. This approach, if successful, will (a) improve weight loss. diabetes risk, and improve cardiovascular risk among Medicaid beneficiaries at risk for developing diabetes and other chronic conditions, (b) demonstrate that prevention of chronic disease risk factors using patient incentives is cost-effective, and (c) provide a patient incentive model that can be widely used among Medicaid beneficiaries at risk for developing diabetes.
Liver cirrhosis is a progressive disease characterized by loss of functional hepatocytes that substantially affects drug pharmacokinetics. Rocuronium onset time is longer and recovery time from it is prolonged in cirrhotic patients than in those with normal liver function. This randomized controlled study is designed to compare the pharmacodynamic profiles of sugammadex and neostigmine when used for the antagonism of moderate degree of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block in cirrhotic patients undergoing liver resection and in patients with preoperative normal liver functions undergoing liver resection.
The HealtheSteps™ (HeS) Program is an evidence-based, community-focused, lifestyle prescription (Rx) program, supported by in-person coaching and innovative health technologies. The program improves the health of Canadians and reduces their risk for chronic disease by tackling three major risk factors that are shared across a number of chronic diseases: physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and poor diet. Each HeS participant receives an individualized healthy living Rx for exercise, physical activity (step counts) and healthy eating, supported by coaching and technology tools to promote long-term health behaviour change. For this study, the investigators will undertake a 6-month pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT), conducted within 5 clinic settings in Southwestern Ontario. The primary aim is to conduct an outcome evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the HeS program in helping at-risk individuals increase physical activity levels, improve eating habits, and improve other health behaviours and health indicators.
This project is the test of the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program which will be translated to a worksite setting.
With increasing access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in South Africa, HIV has transitioned from a terminal illness to a long-term condition. It is likely to be accompanied by higher levels of disability and other chronic non-communicable diseases, resulting from the HIV itself, as well as adverse effects of medication. This requires an expansion of the purview of HIV care beyond direct HIV clinical care to also include a more comprehensive and integrated package of treatment and care for physical and mental conditions and their consequences. COBALT is a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) in public sector primary care clinics in the North West Province of SA. It will assess mental health and HIV outcomes for depressed adults receiving ART by measuring the real-world effectiveness of a facility-based stepped care intervention combining depression case detection by non-physician clinicians with group counselling intervention delivered by lay-health workers.
Pulmonary rehabilitation clearly increases exercise capacity, but its effect on physical activity in the home and community settings is less clear. It may take a longer time for this increase in physical activity to occur. It has been stated in an editorial that it takes 3 months to train the muscles but 6 months to train the brain. The Investigators will first evaluate the change in physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation using state-of-the-science motion detectors, then Investigators will follow the trajectory of physical activity over the next several months.
This study is designed to answer why "patient capacity" (i.e. patient available abilities and resources to enact self-care and access healthcare) is not regularly documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in a way that is useful for clinicians. Through the implementation of communication tools designed for patient capacity assessment and engagement of stakeholders in a process of user-centered design, the study team hypothesizes that the study can help clinicians elicit this information in conversation and regularly document it in the medical record for future healthcare discussions.
The purpose of this study is 1) to learn how VA patients can help share their health information between their VA providers and providers outside the VA and 2) if sharing this information is useful to providers and improves care received.