There are about 9702 clinical studies being (or have been) conducted in Poland. The country of the clinical trial is determined by the location of where the clinical research is being studied. Most studies are often held in multiple locations & countries.
During the pandemic era, medical personnel should wear full protective suits. However, they limit the performance of medical procedures. One of the main questions is whether to use double gloves. The study was based on dying gloves used during resuscitation. The gloves were secured with disposable hermetically sealed pouches and described by one of the EMS team members - each time after resuscitation was completed.
The current COVID-19 pandemic, this is especially since the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is thought to occur mainly through respiratory droplets generated by coughing and sneezing, by direct contact with contaminated surfaces and because in a large number of patients COVID-19 disease may be asymptomatic. As recommended by the CDC for aerosol-generating procedures (AGP), medical personnel should be equipped with full personal protective equipment (PPE) for AGP. Therefore, it is reasonable to search for the most effective methods of intubation in those conditions.
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy which will be a combination of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Therapy (TPT), performed bilaterally on the upper trapezius muscle in the group of asymptomatic persons with latent trigger point. The study will show whether one-time therapy has an impact on: mobility of the cervical spine, biophysical parameters (muscle tone, stiffness and elasticity) of soft tissues and pressure pain threshold of upper trapezius muscle. An additional goal will be to compare the effectiveness of the three treatments used: combination of MET with TPT, single MET and single TPT. Research hypotheses: - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the angular ranges of basic cervical spine movements immediately after the therapy and these effects will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the elasticity and reduce muscle tone and stiffness in the area of the upper trapezius immediately after the therapy, and these effects will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will increase the pressure pain threshold of upper trapezius muscle immediately after the therapy, and this effect will persist the second day after the intervention. - The combination of MET with TPT will be more effective than single MET and single TPT methods. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) can be defined as a group of soft tissue manipulation methods. They are a multi-task techniques that can be performed to improve the function of the musculoskeletal system and reduce pain. METs are used by clinicians who treat various myofascial and joint dysfunctions as well as a form of prevention and protection of the musculoskeletal system. Trigger point therapy (TPT) uses manual techniques such as ischemic compression (IC), positional release (PR), dry needling and soft tissue manipulations [TP1]. Their main purpose is to reduce or eliminate the symptoms generated by myofascial trigger points (TrPs), which are defined as severely irritated areas within the hypertonic muscle fiber band or the fascia itself. Latent TrPs are described as those that do not generate symptoms on their own. However, they can cause refered pain at the time of provocation, i.e. pressure at the place of their occurrence. In the scientific literature there are no reports on the assessment of the combination of MET with TPT
Proper assessment of pain and adequate analgesia in thoracic surgery is a challenging issue for medical practitioners. Basic aspects of thoracic anaesthesia are general anesthesia, intubation with double lumen tube and separation of lung ventilation, however proper analgesia needs to be standardized. Role of opioids in this clinical setting is reduced due to high risk of respiratory system complications. Instead, use of opioid free anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia is proposed. The aim of this study is to compare the use of opioid anaesthesia with opioid free anaesthesia and paravertebral block.
Background: The aim of the study was to assess the role of melatonin in chronic dyspepsia in this group of women, with consideration of Helicobacter infection. Methods: The study comprised 152 subjects Including 30 healthy women (group I), 60 women with asymptomatic H.pylori infection (group II), and 64 women H. pylori infected with chronic dyspepsia(group III). Endoscopic examination, histological assessment of gastric end duodenal mucosa, urease breath test(UBT-13C), and serum levels of 17-β-estradiol, follicle stimulating hormone, melatonin and urinary concentration of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin were determined by immunoenzymatic method. In group III - 14-day antibacterial treatment was introduced with pantoprazole, amoxicillin and levofloxacin. Afterward, in 32 women was administered placebo(group IIIa), and in 32 women (group IIIb) melatonin at a dose 1 m/morning and 3 mg/at bedtime, for six months.
There is an urgent need for effective therapies against the novel COVID-19 virus. Studies have shown that amiodarone and verapamil can interfere with coronavirus entry and amplification by blocking ion channels. ReCOVery-SIRIO is a randomized study to investigate amiodarone or verapamil compared with usual care in symptomatic patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection.
This is a Phase 2, multicenter, open-label, multi-cohort study to assess safety and efficacy of CC-90011 in combination with nivolumab in subjects with small cell lung cancer or squamous non-small cell lung cancer who have progressed after 1 or 2 lines of therapies. The primary objectives of the study are to evaluate the overall response rate of subjects treated with CC-90011 in combination with nivolumab in three cohorts: - Cohort A: SCLC in ICI naïve subjects - Cohort B: SCLC in ICI progressor subjects - Cohort C: sqNSCLC in ICI progressor subjects Overall response rate is defined as the proportion of subjects in the treated population who had complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) as assessed by Investigator review per RECIST v1.1. In Cohort A, expected ORR for nivolumab monotherapy is 14% while target ORR is 30%. To achieve at least 80% power with one-sided type 1 error 0.1, 39 subjects will be enrolled according to a 2-stage group sequential design based on a binomial test. In stage 1, 12 subjects will be enrolled and treated with CC-90011 in combination with nivolumab. If there are 2 or more subjects responding, Cohort A will continue to enroll an additional 27 subjects. If 1 or less subjects respond in stage 1, Cohort A will stop for futility. In Cohort B and C, expected ORR for nivolumab monotherapy is 5% while target ORR is 15%. To achieve at least 80% power with one-sided type 1 error 0.1, 48 subjects will be enrolled according to a 2-stage group sequential design based on a binomial test. In stage 1, 14 subjects will be enrolled and treated with CC-90011 in combination with nivolumab. If there are 1 or more subjects responding, Cohort B and C will continue to enroll an additional 34 subjects each. If 0 subjects respond in stage 1, Cohort B and C will stop for futility.
A significant percentage of patients with asthma and COPD do not use their inhalers properly. Experts recommend that in patients with obstructive lung diseases, inhalation technique and patient adherence should be evaluated at every visit. The assessment of inhalation skills depends on the method of evaluation. There are few different methods of assessment of inhalation technique, however none of them is recommended as the most accurate. Therefore, the aim of the study is: 1. to compare three different methods of assessment of inhalation technique in patients with asthma and COPD. These methods include: 1. Checklist of mistakes in inhalation technique (including critical mistakes) 2. 4 grade scale of inhalation technique 3. Assessment by Vitalograph®AIM (Aerosol Inhaling Monitor) 2. to analyze the influence of Vitalograph®AIM based inhalation technique training on inhalation skills One hundred and thirty patients with asthma or COPD, who use inhaled medication on a regular basis will be enrolled. Inhalation technique will be evaluated by two observers independently at the same time with all three methods (checklist, 4 grade scale, Vitalograph®AIM). To compare these methods, the investigators will analyze method reliability and validity. Additionally, inhalation technique will be evaluated 30 minutes after Vitalograph®AIM based training to analyze the potential benefit of its application in practicing inhalation skills.
Intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) is an essential component of parenteral nutrition (PN), but also one of the key risk factors for development of intestinal failure associated liver disease (IFALD). The aim of the study was to analyse the influence of ILEs on liver function during long term PN.
People with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are characterized by a lower quality of life in terms of reduced vital activity, emotional state, and social functioning. Therefore, the investigator's aim was to determine the impact of low-intensity exercise and psychoeducation on depression symptoms and self-perceived stress in women with MetS.