Electroacupuncture versus sham electroacupuncture for urinary retention in poststroke patients: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systematic use of observational pain tools has been advocated as a means to improve pain management for care home residents with dementia. Pain experts suggest that any observational tool should be used as part of a comprehensive pain management protocol, which should include score interpretation and verific...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Liu JY,Lai C

更新日期：2014-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many funding bodies require researchers to actively involve service users in research to improve relevance, accountability and quality. Current guidance to researchers mainly discusses general principles. Formal guidance about how to involve service users operationally in the conduct of trials is lacking. We...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Evans BA,Bedson E,Bell P,Hutchings H,Lowes L,Rea D,Seagrove A,Siebert S,Smith G,Snooks H,Thomas M,Thorne K,Russell I,West Wales Organisation for Rigorous Trials in Health (WWORTH).

更新日期：2013-07-17 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:The clinical benefits of bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS)-guided fluid management in patients on hemodialysis have been widely demonstrated. However, no previous reports have evaluated the effect of regular and serial BIS-guided fluid management on the residual renal function (RRF) in patients on peritoneal d...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Baek SH,Oh KH,Kim S,Kim DK,Joo KW,Oh YK,Han BG,Chang JH,Chung W,Kim YS,Na KY

更新日期：2014-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of residential care for people with severe dementia is in urgent need of improvement. One reason for this may be the assumption that people with severe dementia are unaware of what is happening to them. However, there is converging evidence to suggest that global assumptions of unawareness are inappr...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Clare L,Woods RT,Whitaker R,Wilson BA,Downs M

更新日期：2010-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is a common affliction for young adults, and is associated with a range of adverse outcomes. Cognitive-reminiscence therapy is a brief, structured intervention that has been shown to be highly effective for reducing depressive symptoms, yet to date has not been evaluated in young adult populations...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hallford DJ,Mellor D

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing numbers of patients are surviving critical illness, but survival may be associated with a constellation of physical and psychological sequelae that can cause ongoing disability and reduced health-related quality of life. Limited evidence currently exists to guide the optimum structure, timing, and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ramsay P,Salisbury LG,Merriweather JL,Huby G,Rattray JE,Hull AM,Brett SJ,Mackenzie SJ,Murray GD,Forbes JF,Walsh TS,RECOVER trial collaboration.

更新日期：2014-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium prevalence in the intensive care unit (ICU) is high. Numerous psychotropic agents are used to manage delirium in the ICU with limited data regarding their efficacy or harms. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a randomized controlled trial of 428 patients aged 18 and older suffering from delirium and admitted t...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Campbell NL,Khan BA,Farber M,Campbell T,Perkins AJ,Hui SL,Abernathy G,Buckley J,Sing R,Tricker J,Zawahiri M,Boustani MA

更新日期：2011-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Budesonide has a long history as intranasal drug, with many marketed products. Efforts should be made to demonstrate the therapeutic equivalence and safety comparability between them. Given that systemic availability significantly varies from formulations, the clinical comparability of diverse products comes...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Algorta J,Pena MA,Francisco S,Abajo Z,Sanz E

更新日期：2008-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral mucositis (OM) is the most frequent and debilitating acute side effect associated with head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment. When present, severe OM negatively impacts the quality of life of patients undergoing HNC treatment. Photobiomodulation is a well-consolidated and effective therapy for the treatm...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Martins AFL,Nogueira TE,Morais MO,Oton-Leite AF,Valadares MC,Batista AC,Freitas NMA,Leles CR,Mendonça EF

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tackling neonatal mortality is essential for the achievement of the child survival millennium development goal. There are just under 4 million neonatal deaths, accounting for 38% of the 10.8 million deaths among children younger than 5 years of age taking place each year; 99% of these occur in low- and middl...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kirkwood BR,Manu A,Tawiah-Agyemang C,ten Asbroek G,Gyan T,Weobong B,Lewandowski RE,Soremekun S,Danso S,Pitt C,Hanson K,Owusu-Agyei S,Hill Z

更新日期：2010-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nursing home residents are frequently affected by joint contractures, which impacts their participation and daily activities. A complex intervention, the Participation Enabling Care in Nursing (PECAN), was previously developed and pilot tested to address their needs. Its effectiveness and safety will be eval...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Nguyen N,Thalhammer R,Beutner K,Saal S,Servaty R,Klingshirn H,Icks A,Freyberg K,Vomhof M,Mansmann U,Le L,Müller M,Meyer G

更新日期：2019-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory skin disorder characterised by painful and rapidly progressing skin ulceration. PG can be extremely difficult to treat and patients often require systemic immunosuppression. Recurrent lesions of PG are common, but the relative rarity of this condition means th...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Craig FF,Thomas KS,Mitchell EJ,Williams HC,Norrie J,Mason JM,Ormerod AD,UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network’s STOP GAP Trial Team.

更新日期：2012-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a health condition sensitive to patient's preferences and values regarding the benefits and risks of the different treatment options. In this sense, patient decision aids (PtDA) can play an important role in helping patients to incorporate their values, needs, and preferences into the ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Perestelo-Pérez L,Álvarez-Pérez Y,Rivero-Santana A,Ramos-García V,Duarte-Díaz A,Torres-Castaño A,Toledo-Chávarri A,Herrera-Perez M,País-Brito JL,Del Castillo JC,Vázquez JR,Orrego C,Serrano-Aguilar P

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Adaptations to the gold standard randomised controlled trial (RCT) have been introduced to decrease trial costs and avoid high sample sizes. To facilitate development of precision medicine algorithms that aim to optimise treatment allocation for individual patients, we propose a new RCT adaptation termed the nested-pr...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kappelmann N,Müller-Myhsok B,Kopf-Beck J

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parkinson's Disease is a degenerative neurological condition that causes movement problems and other distressing symptoms. People with Parkinson's disease gradually lose their independence and strain is placed on family members. A multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation for people with Parkinson's is re...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gage H,Ting S,Williams P,Bryan K,Kaye J,Castleton B,Trend P,Wade D

更新日期：2011-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visible light (400 to 700 nm) is common in our environment, comprising 44% of total solar radiation and a large component of environmental light exposure. The effects of visible light on skin remain undefined. The red light portion of the visible spectrum (600 to 700 nm) may be used to treat skin diseases as...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wang EB,Kaur R,Nguyen J,Ho D,Austin E,Maverakis E,Li CS,Hwang ST,Isseroff RR,Jagdeo J

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sheridan R,Martin-Kerry J,Hudson J,Parker A,Bower P,Knapp P

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a life-preserving therapy for patients with chronic intestinal failure (CIF) indicated for patients who cannot achieve their nutritional requirements by enteral intake. Intravenously administered lipid emulsions (ILEs) are an essential component of HPN, providing energy and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Klek S,Chambrier C,Cooper SC,Gabe S,Kunecki M,Pironi L,Rahman F,Sobocki J,Szczepanek K,Wanten G,Lincke N,Glotzbach B,Forbes A

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among clinical trials of interventions that aim to modify time spent on mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients there is considerable inconsistency in chosen outcomes and how they are measured. The Core Outcomes in Ventilation Trials (COVenT) study aims to develop a set of core outcomes for use in...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Blackwood B,Ringrow S,Clarke M,Marshall J,Rose L,Williamson P,McAuley D

更新日期：2015-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovenous thermal techniques, such as endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), are the recommended treatment for truncal varicose veins. However, a disadvantage of thermal techniques is that it requires the administration of tumescent anaesthesia, which can be uncomfortable. Non-thermal, non-tumescent techniques, ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Leung CC,Carradice D,Wallace T,Chetter IC

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gap between the level of care recommended by evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and the actual care delivered to patients in practice has been well established. The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) created an implementation strategy to improve the implementation of its 2008 guidelines. This s...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Shah BR,Bhattacharyya O,Yu C,Mamdani M,Parsons JA,Straus SE,Zwarenstein M

更新日期：2010-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although conventional laparoscopic and hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer is widely used today, there remain many technical challenges especially for right colon cancer in obese patients. Herein, we develop a novel hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) with complete mesocolic excisi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Yang X,Wu Q,Jin C,He W,Wang M,Yang T,Wei M,Deng X,Meng W,Wang Z

更新日期：2017-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) with acute respiratory failure (ARF) face chronic complications that can impede return to normal daily function. A mobile, collaborative critical care model may enhance the recovery of ARF survivors. METHODS:The Mobile Critical Care Recovery Program (m-CCRP) s...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Khan S,Biju A,Wang S,Gao S,Irfan O,Harrawood A,Martinez S,Brewer E,Perkins A,Unverzagt FW,Lasiter S,Zarzaur B,Rahman O,Boustani M,Khan B

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Callus is one of the most common foot skin complaints experienced by people of all ages. These painful and unsightly lesions often result in disability. The 'gold standard' of treatment is scalpel debridement by a trained specialist; however, people also seek over-the-counter remedies. There is a lack of cli...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hashmi F,Nester CJ,Wright CR,Lam S

更新日期：2016-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are an enormous and costly burden to Australian society. Up to 50% of people who experience a whiplash injury will never fully recover. Whiplash is resistant to treatment and no early management approach has yet been shown to prevent chronic pain. The early presence of cen...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Nikles J,Keijzers G,Mitchell G,Schug S,Ware R,McLean SA,Connelly L,Gibson S,Farrell SF,Sterling M

更新日期：2018-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal deformities that may progress sharply during growth. The aim of this study will be to evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensionally integrated exercise on the Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, sagittal profile, and quality of life in...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Liang J,Zhou X,Chen N,Li X,Yu H,Yang Y,Song Y,Du Q

更新日期：2018-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Verrucae are a common, infectious and sometimes painful problem. The optimal treatment for verrucae is unclear due to a lack of high quality randomised controlled trials. The primary objective of this study is to compare the clinical effectiveness of two common treatments for verrucae: cryotherapy using liqu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Cockayne ES,EVERT Trial Team.

更新日期：2010-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with liver cirrhosis have a highly elevated risk of developing bacterial infections that significantly decrease survival rates. One of the most relevant infections is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Recently, NOD2 germline variants were found to be potential predictors of the development of...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Casper M,Mengel M,Fuhrmann C,Herrmann E,Appenrodt B,Schiedermaier P,Reichert M,Bruns T,Engelmann C,Grünhage F,Lammert F,INCA trial group.

更新日期：2015-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence to suggest that delivery of diabetes self-management support by diabetes educators in primary care may improve patient care processes and patient clinical outcomes; however, the evaluation of such a model in primary care is nonexistent in Canada. This article describes the design for the ev...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gucciardi E,Fortugno M,Horodezny S,Lou W,Sidani S,Espin S,Webster F,Shah BR

更新日期：2012-09-13 00:00:00