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Filter by:The purpose the study is to successfully characterize the recovery phase of acute exacerbations of COPD in the outpatient setting using remotely captured physiologic data from wearable devices, to compare this with patient self-reported symptom data, to determine which physiologic variable(s) best correspond with AECOPD recovery, and to further document the feasibility, data quantity, data quality, and COPD outpatient usability experience with wearable devices.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effect of adding inhaled furosemide to the known treatment of patient with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. It primarily aims at studying its effect on: 1. Relief of dyspnea sensation 2. Length of hospital stay Participants will be receiving the standard therapy of COPD exacerbation plus either inhaled furosemide or inhaled saline over 3 days. They will be asked to: - Perform spirometry - Fill in dyspnea score - Do arterial blood gases (ABGs)
This clinical trial examines weight loss interventions in reducing cancer progression in prostate cancer patients under active surveillance. Intensive lifestyle interventions that recommend modest reductions in daily caloric intake (i.e. continuous calorie energy reduction [CER]) are the gold-standard for weight loss, and have been tested in cancer survivors, including prostate cancer patients. However, few interventions have been developed for low-risk prostate cancer patients on active surveillance. Intermittent fasting (IF) may be superior to CER in the context of prostate cancer progression given its dual role in weight loss and metabolic switching from the use of glucose as a fuel source to the use of fatty acids and ketone bodies. This study may help researchers determine which weight loss strategies can reduce their risk of prostate cancer recurrence, and other negative health effects of being overweight or obese.
Study design: A prospective cohort study with a longitudinal design, with several parameters measured serially at baseline and at pre-specified time points during three to five years of clinical observation. Primary objective: To validate quantitative analysis of lung sounds as a marker of disease progression in a cohort of patients with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) via correlation with the extent of fibrosis on HRCT, measured both via visual scoring and quantitative CT assessment, and other validated parameters of disease progression such as FVC, tolerance to exercise and patient-related outcomes (symptoms and quality of life). Secondary objectives: To determine the prognostic value of quantitative analysis of lung sounds and a series of novel putative biological markers, obtained from peripheral blood and bronchoalveolar lavage, toward poor outcomes (death, categorical decline of % predicted FVC >10%, acute exacerbation or respiratory-related hospitalisations) as compared to more conventional clinical, physiology and radiologic measurements.
Leukoencephalopathy with brain stem involvement and lactate elevation (LBSL) is a genetic disorder caused by biallelic mutations in the DARS2 gene that encodes mitochondrial aspartyl tRNA synthase.(1, 2) It is characterized by typical abnormalities on MRI of the brain and spinal cord.(3) Clinically, the disorder is heterogeneous and can present in the neonatal period, later in childhood or even in adults.(3) In general it can be stated that the earlier presentations are characterized by rapid progression leading to severe disability and death. Presentation at a later age is typically characterized by a more benign disease course, although considerable disability is common. Clinically, the disease presents as a slowly progressive myelopathy with mainly involvement of the corticospinal tracts and the dorsal columns. Although the natural history has been studied in large cohorts, the rate of progression has not been systematically studied with clinimetric outcome scales or potential surrogate outcomes for spinal cord disease.
CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE IN VIEW OF THE RESEARCH About the condition under investigation Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic diseases characterized by relapsing and remitting episodes. About comparator strategies/procedures Infliximab in its Intravenous (IV) form was the first biotherapy to be approved to treat IBD. Biosimilars of intravenous (IV) infliximab have been shown to be non-inferior to the reference product in patients with IBD, to induce and maintain clinical response Recently, the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of the infliximab biosimilar CT-P13 (CT-P13 SC) has been shown to be non-inferior on CT-P13 concentration at week 22 to the IV formulation of CT-P13 (CT-P13 IV). These results were based on 66 patients treated with CT-P13 SC, and larger studies are needed to better assess IBD disease course of patients treated with CT-P13 SC in real-life setting.
Whether an intensive short-term dietary sodium restricted intervention will have beneficial effects on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and on the susceptibility to develop proteinuria, both measures of kidney function will be the objective of this study
This study will be carried out to examine the effect of telephone-assisted smoking cessation program on self-efficacy, smoking behavior, tumor recurrence and progression in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
To evaluate and to compare the effect of orthokeratology (OK) on axial elongation in French myopic children.
This study is designed to determine the effect of Nebulized Magnesium Sulphate as an add-on therapy with conventional treatment on In-hospital outcome in patients having acute exacerbation of COPD.