Impact of advance care planning on the care of patients with heart failure: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The perimenopausal period refers to the interval when women's menstrual cycles become irregular and is characterized by an increased risk of depressive symptoms. Use of homeopathy to treat depression is widespread but there is a lack of clinical trials about its efficacy in depression in peri- and postmenopa...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Macías-Cortés Edel C,Aguilar-Faisal L,Asbun-Bojalil J

更新日期：2013-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rural areas of India exhibit high neonatal mortality, and low literacy and numeracy. We assess the effect of a complex package of health interventions on neonatal survival and the effect of out-of-school-hours teaching on children's literacy and numeracy in rural Madhya Pradesh. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a clu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Agarwal A,Banerji R,Boone P,Elbourne D,Fazzio I,Frost C,Gopal M,Karnati S,Nair R,Reddy H,Reddy P,Sharma D,Shekhawat SS,Shivalli S

更新日期：2020-06-25 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:Dizziness is one of the most challenging symptoms in medicine. No medication for dizziness in current use has well-established curative or prophylactic value or is suitable for long-term palliative use. Unconventional remedies, such as acupuncture, should be considered and scientifically evaluated. However, ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Xue Z,Liu CZ,Shi GX,Liu Y,Li ZX,Zhang ZH,Wang LP

更新日期：2013-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:End-of-life (EoL) care professionals are prone to burnout given the intense emotional nature of their work. Previous research supports the efficacy of art therapy in reducing work-related stress and enhancing emotional health among professional EoL caregivers. Integrating mindfulness meditation with art th...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ho AHY,Tan-Ho G,Ngo TA,Ong G,Chong PH,Dignadice D,Potash J

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is reported that nursing is one of the most vulnerable jobs for developing depression. While they may not be clinically diagnosed as depressed, nurses often suffer from depression and anxiety symptoms, which can lead to a low level of patient care. However, there is no rigorous evidence base for determini...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Watanabe N,Furukawa TA,Horikoshi M,Katsuki F,Narisawa T,Kumachi M,Oe Y,Shinmei I,Noguchi H,Hamazaki K,Matsuoka Y

更新日期：2015-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney injury is a common and devastating complication of critical illness, for which renal replacement therapy is frequently needed to manage severe cases. While a recent systematic review suggested that "earlier" initiation of renal replacement therapy improves survival, completed trials are limited ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Smith OM,Wald R,Adhikari NK,Pope K,Weir MA,Bagshaw SM,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.

更新日期：2013-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no existing report on the quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of melasma treatment currently conducted in China. This study aims to assess the quality of RCT- reporting in the treatment of melasma conducted in China. METHODS:Several databases were searched from their inception through to...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chen Z,Chen Y,Zeng J,Wang Y,Ye T,Zhou Q,Du X,Su W,Ding Z

更新日期：2015-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study protocol evaluates the effectiveness of adjuvant electroacupuncture (EA) for urinary retention in poststroke patients undergoing conventional treatments, in comparison with that of a sham control. METHODS/DESIGN:A multicenter, blinded, randomized controlled trial will be conducted in three hospit...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Shin S,Lee J,Yoo J,Lim SM,Lee E

更新日期：2016-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of clinical trials of acupuncture is to help clinicians and patients make decisions about treatment. Yet this is not straightforward: some trials report acupuncture to be superior to sham (placebo) acupuncture while others show evidence that acupuncture is superior to usual care but not sham, and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Vickers AJ,Cronin AM,Maschino AC,Lewith G,Macpherson H,Victor N,Sherman KJ,Witt C,Linde K,Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration.

更新日期：2010-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) is one of the most aggressive malignancies with marked resistance to chemo- and radiotherapy. PDA-cancer stem cells (CSCs) are not targeted by current therapies and may be a reason for poor prognosis. Studies indicate that diets rich in cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflowe...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lozanovski VJ,Houben P,Hinz U,Hackert T,Herr I,Schemmer P

更新日期：2014-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute respiratory failure (ARF) remains the leading reason for intensive care unit (ICU) admission of immunocompromised patients. In the most severe cases, high-flow oxygen therapy may fail to ensure adequate gas exchange, and mechanical ventilation (MV) must be used. This scenario is associated with high mo...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lemiale V,Resche-Rigon M,Azoulay E,Study Group for Respiratory Intensive Care in Malignancies Groupe de Recherche en Réanimation Respiratoire du patient d’Onco-Hématologie.

更新日期：2014-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medications are an effective intervention for managing and preventing health problems but their benefit can be undermined by non-adherence or adverse drug events (ADEs). Since these issues may be interconnected, efforts to improve non-adherence should also include reduction of ADEs. We have developed the IST...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Forster AJ,Erlanger TE,Jennings A,Auger C,Buckeridge D,van Walraven C,Tamblyn R

更新日期：2015-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radical lymph node dissection (LND) along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is surgically demanding and can be associated with substantial postoperative morbidity. The question of whether robot-assisted esophagectomy (RE) might be superior to video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy (VATE) for perfo...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chao YK,Li ZG,Wen YW,Kim DJ,Park SY,Chang YL,van der Sluis PC,Ruurda JP,van Hillegersberg R

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence-based treatment for pregnant women will ultimately require research conducted in the population of pregnant women. Currently, few scholars have addressed the issue of responsible inclusion of pregnant women in drug research. Because of additional risks associated with including pregnant women in drug research...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Roes KCB,van der Zande ISE,van Smeden M,van der Graaf R

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Age-related muscle wasting has been strongly implicated with falls and fractures in the elderly, but it has also been associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Progressive resistance training (PRT) and adequate dietary protein are recognised as important contributors to the maintenance of muscle health...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Daly RM,Gianoudis J,Prosser M,Kidgell D,Ellis KA,O'Connell S,Nowson CA

更新日期：2015-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain (LBP) is a common cause of disability among U.S. military personnel. Approximately 20% of all diagnoses resulting in disability discharges are linked to back-related conditions. Because LBP can negatively influence trunk muscle strength, balance, and endurance, the military readiness of active-...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Vining R,Minkalis A,Long CR,Corber L,Franklin C,Gudavalli MR,Xia T,Goertz CM

更新日期：2018-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The BCG vaccine, widely used in Brazil in new-borns, induces adjuvant protection for several diseases, including childhood virus infections. BCG activates monocytes and innate memory NK cells which are crucial for the antiviral immune response. Therefore, strategies to prevent COVID-19 in health workers (HW)...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Junqueira-Kipnis AP,Dos Anjos LRB,Barbosa LCS,da Costa AC,Borges KCM,Cardoso ADRO,Ribeiro KM,Rosa SBA,Souza CC,das Neves RC,Saraiva G,da Silva SM,Silveira EA,Rabahi MF,Conte MB,Kipnis A

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angulated fractures of the distal forearm are very frequent lesions in childhood. Currently, there are no standard guidelines on whether these children should be treated conservatively with a cast; with reduction and a cast; or with reduction, pinning and a cast under anesthesia. Minor prospective and retros...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Adrian M,Wachtlin D,Kronfeld K,Sommerfeldt D,Wessel LM

更新日期：2015-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At least 40% of people with psychosis have persistent distressing symptoms despite optimal medication treatment. Cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) is the only NICE-recommended individual therapy for psychosis, with effects on symptoms, distress and quality of life. Yet <10% of service-users re...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Greenwood K,Alford K,O'Leary I,Peters E,Hardy A,Cavanagh K,Field AP,de Visser R,Fowler D,Davies M,Papamichail A,Garety P

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The insertion of central venous access devices, such as totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs), is routine in patients who need a safe and permanent venous access. The number of port implantations is increasing due to the development of innovative adjuvant and neo-adjuvant therapies. Currently, two...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hüttner FJ,Bruckner T,Alldinger I,Hennes R,Ulrich A,Büchler MW,Diener MK,Knebel P

更新日期：2015-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multi-centre randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in surgery are challenging. It is particularly difficult to establish standards of surgery and ensure that interventions are delivered as intended. This study developed and tested methods for identifying the key components of surgical interventions and standar...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Blencowe NS,Blazeby JM,Donovan JL,Mills N

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the last few years, excessive internet use and computer gaming have increased dramatically. Salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, conflict, and relapse have been defined as diagnostic criteria for internet addiction (IA) and computer addiction (CA) in the scientific community. Despi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Jäger S,Müller KW,Ruckes C,Wittig T,Batra A,Musalek M,Mann K,Wölfling K,Beutel ME

更新日期：2012-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) often continue to experience significant impairment of cognitive functions mediated by the prefrontal cortex well into chronic stages of recovery. Traditional brain training programs that focus on improving specific skills fall short of addressing integ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Krawczyk DC,Marquez de la Plata C,Schauer GF,Vas AK,Keebler M,Tuthill S,Gardner C,Jantz T,Yu W,Chapman SB

更新日期：2013-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The German welfare system follows the principle "rehabilitation rather than pension," but more than the half of all disability pensioners did not utilize medical rehabilitation before their early retirement. A major barrier is the application procedure. Lack of information about the opportunity to utilize re...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Spanier K,Streibelt M,Ünalan F,Bethge M

更新日期：2015-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychodynamic psychotherapy is frequently applied in the treatment of social phobia. Nevertheless, there has been a lack of studies on the transfer of manualized treatments to routine psychodynamic practice. Our study is the first one to examine the effects of additional training in a manualized Short Term P...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wiltink J,Ruckes C,Haselbacher A,Canterino M,Leichsenring F,Joraschky P,Leweke F,Pöhlmann K,Beutel ME

更新日期：2011-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of our article [1] we became aware that several sections of text in our Methods section were copied from a previously published article [2]. We would like to formally apologize and give credit to the authors of that article [2]: Chris Smith, Uk Vannak, Ly Sokhey, Thoai D Ngo, Judy Gold, Khemrin Khut,...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Brody C,Tuot S,Chhoun P,Swendeman D,Kaplan KC,Yi S

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence increases that a high or a standard dose of tranexamic acid (TA) reduces postpartum bleeding. The TRACES pharmacobiological substudy aims to establish a therapeutic strategy in hemorrhagic (H) Cesarean section (CS) with respect to the intensity of fibrinolysis by using innovative assays. METHOD/DES...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ducloy-Bouthors AS,Jeanpierre E,Saidi I,Baptiste AS,Simon E,Lannoy D,Duhamel A,Allorge D,Susen S,Hennart B

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Untreated advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is linked to poor prognosis. While sorafenib is the current recommended treatment for advanced HCC, radioembolisation (RE; also called selective internal radiation therapy or SIRT) with yttrium-90 microspheres has shown efficacy in cohort studies. However, th...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Vilgrain V,Abdel-Rehim M,Sibert A,Ronot M,Lebtahi R,Castéra L,Chatellier G,SARAH Trial Group.

更新日期：2014-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone graft substitutes are widely used for reconstruction of posttraumatic bone defects. However, their clinical significance in comparison to autologous bone grafting, the gold-standard in reconstruction of larger bone defects, still remains under debate. This prospective, randomized, controlled clinical st...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Nusselt T,Hofmann A,Wachtlin D,Gorbulev S,Rommens PM

更新日期：2014-03-08 00:00:00