Development of an awareness-based intervention to enhance quality of life in severe dementia: trial platform.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The focus in recent years on physical inactivity and metabolic disturbances in individuals with schizophrenia raises the question of potential effects of physical activity. Physical activity has shown beneficial effects on cognition in healthy older individuals as well as on symptom severity in depression. H...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Engh JA,Andersen E,Holmen TL,Martinsen EW,Mordal J,Morken G,Egeland J

更新日期：2015-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensive rehabilitation of patients with severe traumatic brain injury is generally applied in the subacute stages of the hospital stay. Few studies have assessed the association between early and intensive physical rehabilitation and functional outcomes. The aim of this trial is to assess the feasibility o...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Riberholt CG,Lindschou J,Gluud C,Mehlsen J,Møller K

更新日期：2018-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the paediatric population, pain and distress associated with burn injuries during wound care procedures remain a constant challenge. Although silver dressings are the gold standard for burn care in Australasia, very few high-level trials have been conducted that compare silver dressings to determine which...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gee Kee E,Kimble RM,Cuttle L,Stockton K

更新日期：2013-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), an active ingredient in the traditional Chinese herbal medicine Rhizoma Chuanxiong, has been used clinically for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The benefits of TMP are largely attributed to its anti-oxidative and vasodilative properties. However, the effica...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chen Y,He W,Ouyang H,Liu C,Hong C,Wang T,Yang K,Lu W,Wang J

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hearing and vision impairments are highly prevalent in people with dementia and may have a negative impact on quality of life and other dementia-related outcomes. Intervening to optimise sensory impairment and support sensory function may be a means of improving dementia-related outcomes. The SENSE-Cog trial...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Regan J,Frison E,Collin F,Dawes P,Hann M,Himmelsbach I,Hooper E,Reeves D,Simkin Z,Thodi C,Yang F,Leroi I,SENSE-Cog Trial Development Team.

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an urgent need to protect children against dengue since this age group is particularly sensitive to the disease. Since dengue vectors are active mainly during the day, a potential target for control should be schools where children spend a considerable amount of their day. School uniforms are the cu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wilder-Smith A,Byass P,Olanratmanee P,Maskhao P,Sringernyuang L,Logan JG,Lindsay SW,Banks S,Gubler D,Louis VR,Tozan Y,Kittayapong P

更新日期：2012-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will evaluate hypoxia, as a novel concept in the pathogenesis of diabetic macular oedema (DMO). As the oxygen demand of the eye is maximum during dark-adaptation, we hypothesize that wearing light-masks during sleep will cause regression and prevent the development and progression of DMO. The stud...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sivaprasad S,Arden G,Prevost AT,Crosby-Nwaobi R,Holmes H,Kelly J,Murphy C,Rubin G,Vasconcelos J,Hykin P

更新日期：2014-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune function may influence the ability of older adults to maintain or improve muscle mass, strength, and function during aging. Thus, nutritional supplementation that supports the immune system could complement resistance exercise as an intervention for age-associated muscle loss. The current study will d...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dennis RA,Ponnappan U,Kodell RL,Garner KK,Parkes CM,Bopp MM,Padala KP,Peterson CA,Padala PR,Sullivan DH

更新日期：2015-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deviation from the physiological glucocorticoid dynamics (circadian and underlying ultradian rhythmicity) is a common characteristic of various neuropsychiatric and endocrine disorders as well as glucocorticoid-based therapeutics. These states may be accompanied by neuropsychiatric symptomatology, suggesting...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kalafatakis K,Russell GM,Harmer CJ,Munafo MR,Marchant N,Wilson A,Brooks JC,Thai NJ,Ferguson SG,Stevenson K,Durant C,Schmidt K,Lightman SL

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socially disadvantaged men are at a substantially higher risk of developing alcohol-related problems. The frequency of heavy drinking in a single session is high among disadvantaged men. Brief alcohol interventions were developed for, and are usually delivered in, healthcare settings. The group who binge dri...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Crombie IK,Irvine L,Williams B,Sniehotta FF,Petrie D,Evans JM,Emslie C,Jones C,Ricketts IW,Humphris G,Norrie J,Rice P,Slane PW

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Written participant information materials are important for ensuring that potential trial participants receive necessary information so that they can provide informed consent. However, such materials are frequently long and complex, which may negatively impact patient understanding and willingness to partici...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Parker A,Knapp P,Treweek S,Madhurasinghe V,Littleford R,Gallant S,Sullivan F,Schembri S,Rick J,Graffy J,Collier DJ,Eldridge S,Kennedy A,Bower P

更新日期：2018-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spine surgery is associated with considerable postoperative pain and can be challenging to treat. A loco-regional technique suitable for spine surgery should cover the dorsal root of the spinal nerves at the levels where surgery is performed. The erector spinae block is a loco-regional technique with promisi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Breebaart MB,Van Aken D,De Fré O,Sermeus L,Kamerling N,de Jong L,Michielsen J,Roelant E,Saldien V,Versyck B

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is found in approximately 1% of the population and includes core symptoms that affect general and social development. Beside these core symptoms, it is suggested that up to 60% of children with ASD suffer from comorbid anxiety disorders which may further affect educational, soc...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kilburn TR,Sørensen MJ,Thastum M,Rapee RM,Rask CU,Arendt KB,Thomsen PH

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Through many years, the standard care has been to use continuous sedation of critically ill patients during mechanical ventilation. However, preliminary randomised clinical trials indicate that it is beneficial to reduce the sedation level. No randomised trial has been conducted comparing sedation with no se...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Toft P,Olsen HT,Jørgensen HK,Strøm T,Nibro HL,Oxlund J,Wian KA,Ytrebø LM,Kroken BA,Chew M

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As people live longer, their risk of disability increases. Disability affects quality of life and increases health and social care costs. Preventing or delaying disability is therefore an important objective, and identifying an effective intervention could improve the lives of many older people. Observationa...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Morgan GS,Haase AM,Campbell R,Ben-Shlomo Y

更新日期：2015-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In bipolar spectrum disorder, some individuals experience ongoing, frequent fluctuations in mood outside of affective episodes. There are currently no evidence-based psychological interventions designed to address this. This feasibility study is a phase II evaluation of a dialectical behavioural therapy-info...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wright K,Dodd A,Warren FC,Medina-Lara A,Taylor R,Jones S,Owens C,Javaid M,Dunn B,Harvey JE,Newbold A,Lynch T

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:In critically ill patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (MV), research supports the use of daily screening to identify patients who are ready to undergo a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) followed by conduct of an SBT. However, once daily (OD) screening is poorly aligned with the continuous care...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Burns KEA,Rizvi L,Cook DJ,Seely AJE,Rochwerg B,Lamontagne F,Devlin JW,Dodek P,Mayette M,Tanios M,Gouskos A,Kay P,Mitchell S,Kiedrowski KC,Hill NS,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with diabetes are - compared to people without diabetes - at increased risk of worse outcomes from COVID-19 related pneumonia during hospitalization. We aim to investigate whether telemetric continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in quarantined hospitalized patients with diabetes and confirmed SARS-CoV...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Klarskov CK,Lindegaard B,Pedersen-Bjergaard U,Kristensen PL

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To prevent clinical relapse in teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) there is a need to monitor disease activity continuously. Timely optimisation of medical treatment may nip a preclinical relapse in the bud and change the natural course of IBD. Traditionally, disease monitoring is done during sch...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Heida A,Dijkstra A,Groen H,Muller Kobold A,Verkade H,van Rheenen P

更新日期：2015-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), 85% of patients have an advanced disease stage at diagnosis and curative therapies cannot be performed. Prognosis has been quite poor as until recently there was no proven effective chemotherapy. Our group found that all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) could imp...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Shi J,Sun J,Liu C,Chai Z,Wang N,Zhang H,Cheng S

更新日期：2019-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes Mellitus constitutes one of the most important public health problems due to its high prevalence and enormous social and economic consequences. Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the chronic complications of diabetes mellitus and constitute the most important cause of non-traumatic amputation of inferi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Silva SY,Rueda LC,Márquez GA,López M,Smith DJ,Calderón CA,Castillo JC,Matute J,Rueda-Clausen CF,Orduz A,Silva FA,Kampeerapappun P,Bhide M,López-Jaramillo P

更新日期：2007-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beneficial effects of placebos are high in double-blind hot flush trials. Studies in various conditions suggest that honestly prescribed placebos may elicit symptom improvement. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether open label placebo (OLP) treatment is efficacious in alleviating hot flushes among peri- and postme...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Pan Y,Meister R,Löwe B,Winkelmann A,Kaptchuk TJ,Buhling KJ,Nestoriuc Y

更新日期：2019-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa is among the seven highest tuberculosis (TB) burden countries. Harmful lifestyle behaviours, such as smoking and alcohol, and poor adherence to medication can affect clinical outcomes. Modification of these behaviours is likely to improve TB treatment outcomes and has proven possible using motiv...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Moriarty AS,Louwagie GM,Mdege ND,Morojele N,Tumbo J,Omole OB,Bachmann MO,Kanaan M,Turner A,Parrott S,Siddiqi K,Ayo-Yusuf OA

更新日期：2019-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of pregabalin on acute herpes zoster pain has not been previously evaluated. METHODS:In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-session crossover study the effect of a single oral dose of pregabalin (150 mg) on pain and allodynia was evaluated in 8 subjects with herpes zoster. RESULT...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Jensen-Dahm C,Rowbotham MC,Reda H,Petersen KL

更新日期：2011-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-related stigma significantly impacts HIV care engagement, including in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programs. Maisha is a stigma-based counseling intervention delivered during the first antenatal care (ANC) visit, complementing routine HIV counseling and testing. The goal of ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Watt MH,Knippler ET,Minja L,Kisigo G,Knettel BA,Ngocho JS,Renju J,Osaki H,Mwamba R,Rogathi JJ,Mmbaga BT

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, arterial conduits are preferred because of more favourable long-term patency and outcome. Anyway the greater saphenous vein continues to be the most commonly used bypass conduit. Minimally invasive endoscopic saphenous vein harvesting is increasingly being investig...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Campanella A,Bergamasco L,Macri L,Asioli S,Devotini R,Scipioni S,Barbaro S,Rispoli P,Rinaldi M

更新日期：2011-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A high intake of salt is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Despite decades of effort to reduce salt consumption, the salt intake in China is still considerably above the recommended level. Thus, this study aims to design and implement an intelligent household added salt monitoring system (SALT...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Xian J,Zeng M,Zhu R,Cai Z,Shi Z,Abdullah AS,Zhao Y

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trials of complex interventions are associated with high costs and burdens in terms of paperwork, management, data collection, validation, and intervention fidelity assessment occurring across multiple sites. Traditional data collection methods rely on paper-based forms, where processing can be time-consumin...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Drew CJ,Poile V,Trubey R,Watson G,Kelson M,Townson J,Rosser A,Hood K,Quinn L,Busse M

更新日期：2016-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Colchicine is a well-known drug, which has been used for years to treat a wide range of rheumatic and inflammatory disorders. It helps break the cycle of inflammation through diverse mechanisms including reducing Intereukin-6, Interleukin-8, Tumour Necrosis Factor-alpha besides controlling oxidative stress p...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dalili N,Kashefizadeh A,Nafar M,Poorrezagholi F,Firouzan A,Samadian F,Samavat S,Ziaie S,Fatemizadeh S

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are more than a quarter of a million individuals aged ≥ 65 years who are resident in care homes in England and Wales. Care home residents have high levels of cognitive impairment, physical disability, multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Research is needed to ensure there are robust, evidence-based interve...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ellwood A,Airlie J,Cicero R,Cundill B,Ellard DR,Farrin A,Godfrey M,Graham L,Green J,McLellan V,Siddiqi N,Forster A,REACH Programme Team.

更新日期：2018-10-03 00:00:00