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Filter by:The main purpose of this project is to investigate the influence of cushioning material at both the rear and the forepart of running shoes on musculoskeletal complaints in leisure-time runners. Therefore, the objectives are to investigate if 1. "Extra soft" cushioning materials can reduce injury risk compared to stiffer materials; 2. Cushioning under the forepart of the shoe also influences injury risk, independently of the cushioning at the rear part; 3. Effects of cushioning material and position depend on the runner's body mass; 4. Perception of cushioning is related to both shoe cushioning and injury risk; 5. Other weight-bearing locomotion activities (i.e., number of steps per day besides running practice) represents an independent risk factor for running-related injury. This study consists in a 6-month intervention trial during which leisure-time runners are required to follow their usual training schedule. Before the beginning of the study, the participants will receive a pair of running shoes. The three running shoe models will be exactly the same, except for their foam properties at the rear and forepart of the shoe, which will differ by 33 and 37%, respectively. The study shoes will be administered through random allocation. The participants will be required to use these shoes for all running sessions, and only for running activities. Participants will first fill out a baseline questionnaire. During the intervention, data on running practice will be downloaded from sports watches and their respective app via Strava. Information on the use of the study shoes will be collected via a weekly questionnaire. Participants will be asked to fill out a weekly questionnaire on any musculoskeletal complaints experienced during the past 7 days. A questionnaire on the perception of cushioning will be filled in by the participants at three time points (after 5h of running, 25h of running, and at the end of follow-up). Primary hypothesis: - Greater shock absorption properties at the rear part of running shoes are associated with a lower injury risk in recreational runners. Secondary hypothesis: - Greater shock absorption properties under the forepart of the shoe are also associated with lower injury risk in recreational runners. - Runners with low body mass experience a lower injury risk in shoes with greater shock absorption properties. - Greater perceived cushioning is related to lower injury risk.
Multi-center, observational (i.e., non-interventional), open-label, real-world Registry on the Use of Kerecis Devices
Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI), or injury to the carotid and vertebral arteries, occurs in 1-3% of blunt traumas, often as a result of injury to the head, neck, or chest. If unrecognized or untreated, BCVI can lead to stroke, which occurs in approximately 20% of untreated patients, potentially causing significant and sometimes permanent disability. Early diagnosis and treatment significantly reduce the risk of stroke. Currently, there is wide variation across centers and trauma care providers in treatment strategies for BCVI and the most recent guidelines are unable to make specific recommendations about the optimal agent and/or dose of treatment to reduce the risk of stroke after BCVI while minimizing bleeding complications in patients with multiple traumatic injuries. Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating the most common treatment strategies for BCVI have shown similar stroke rates with the use of anticoagulants (usually heparin) vs. antiplatelets (usually aspirin/ASA), however, treatment with antiplatelets was associated with a lower risk of bleeding complications. The optimal dose of ASA for stroke prevention while minimizing bleeding complications is unknown, and more research is required to inform future care. This project will investigate two doses of antiplatelet therapy (81 mg daily vs. 325 mg daily aspirin) for BCVI treatment, and will look at the risk of stroke and bleeding complications with each strategy. The goal of the research is to determine whether a large-scale study looking at this question is feasible, which will ultimately help determine the best medical therapy for patients with BCVI.
The project will examine the neural associations of alcohol approach-bias and investigate the extent to which a neuroscience-based personalized cognitive training program will remediate alcohol approach-bias and improve recovery outcomes among heavy drinking Veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and a history of mild-moderate traumatic brain injury (mmTBI). Alcohol approach-bias modification (ApBM) is a cognitive training intervention designed to interrupt and modify automatic approach processes in response to alcohol cues. Modification of alcohol approach-bias and reductions in heavy alcohol use can be expected to reduce behaviors of self-harm and violence, increase adherence to medical care, reduce drinking-related medical costs, and promote healthier relationships. The long-term goal is to demonstrate the efficacy of ApBM to promote recovery from AUD in Veterans with chronic mmTBI. The investigators also aim to identify neural mechanisms associated with ApBM and other neurocognitive predictors of successful recovery. The evidence garnered from this study will be useful to inform the development of other behavioral and pharmacological treatments for Veterans with AUD with a history of mmTBI.
The aim of this study is to examine the mechanisms of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) for improving cardiovascular and pulmonary function in individuals with chronic motor-complete spinal cord injury (SCI) by measuring vascular related endothelial biomarkers, plasma catecholamines, and respiratory parameters.
An investigation of the efficacy of resonance breathing training in the rehabilitation of patients with Long covid-related myocardial injury
The primary objective of this study is to validate controlled methods of wound, including 1%w/v SLS, 3%w/v SLS, and 24-24 times tape stripping, on the forearms of subjects. The study aims to standardize the procedures for creating wounds and systematically evaluate the effects of these methods on various skin parameters.
This study investigates the relationship between intraoperative mechanical power and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. We record mechanical ventilation parameters and surgical characteristics, assessing the incidence of pulmonary complications within 24 hours postoperatively
This is a pilot and feasibility study for a mobile phone-delivered intervention for memory, called MEMI (memory ecological momentary intervention), that was designed to support adults with chronic traumatic brain injury with their memory. The goal of the study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of MEMI and to assess preliminary efficacy as to whether technology-delivered spaced memory retrieval opportunities improve memory in people with and without a history of chronic traumatic brain injury.
This study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a closed loop/autonomous oxygen titration system (O2matic PRO100) to maintain normoxemia (goal range SpO2 90-96%, target 93%) during the first 72 hours of acute injury or illness, compared to standard provider-driven methods (manual titration with SpO2 target of 90-96%).