Improving oxygen therapy for children and neonates in secondary hospitals in Nigeria: study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a complex health intervention, based on the combination of conventional Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), in an outpatient department of a university hospital for patients with frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headach...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Schiller J,Kellner T,Briest J,Hoepner K,Woyciechowski A,Ostermann A,Korallus C,Sturm C,Weiberlenn T,Jiang L,Egen C,Beissner F,Stiesch M,Karst M,Gutenbrunner C,Fink MG

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity affects 25% of the UK adult population but modest weight loss can reduce the incidence of obesity-related chronic disease. Some effective weight loss treatments exist but there is no nationally available National Health Service (NHS) treatment service, and general practitioners (GPs) rarely discuss w...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lewis A,Jolly K,Adab P,Daley A,Farley A,Jebb S,Lycett D,Clarke S,Christian A,Jin J,Thompson B,Aveyard P

更新日期：2013-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest tube insertion is a standard intervention for management of various injuries of the thorax. Quick and accurate execution facilitates efficient therapy without further complications. Here, we propose a new training concept comprised of e-learning elements as well as continuous rating using an objective ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Friedrich M,Bergdolt C,Haubruck P,Bruckner T,Kowalewski KF,Müller-Stich BP,Tanner MC,Nickel F

更新日期：2017-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The choice of antiepileptic drug for an individual should be based upon the highest quality evidence regarding potential benefits and harms of the available treatments. Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials should be a major source of evidence supporting this decision making pr...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Tudur Smith C,Marson AG,Chadwick DW,Williamson PR

更新日期：2007-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a common problem in critically ill patients. Pharmacologic prophylaxis is currently the standard of care based on high-level evidence from randomized controlled trials. However, limited evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Arabi YM,Alsolamy S,Al-Dawood A,Al-Omari A,Al-Hameed F,Burns KE,Almaani M,Lababidi H,Al Bshabshe A,Mehta S,Al-Aithan AM,Mandourah Y,Almekhlafi G,Finfer S,Abdukahil SA,Afesh LY,Dbsawy M,Sadat M

更新日期：2016-08-03 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:A wide range of prophylactic antibiotic regimens are used for patients undergoing open-heart cardiac surgery. This reflects clinical equipoise in choice and duration of antibiotic agents. Although individual-level randomized control trials (RCT) are considered the gold standard when evaluating the efficacy o...

journal_title：Trials

authors： van Oostveen RB,Romero-Palacios A,Whitlock R,Lee SF,Connolly S,Carignan A,Mazer CD,Loeb M,Mertz D

更新日期：2018-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare severe unilateral facial pain condition. Current guidelines in trigeminal neuralgia management recommend sodium channel blockers--carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine--as the first-line treatment. However, the currently available drugs are often associated with poor tolerability...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Zakrzewska JM,Palmer J,Ettlin DA,Obermann M,Giblin GM,Morisset V,Tate S,Gunn K

更新日期：2013-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young men in South Africa face concurrent epidemics of HIV, drug and alcohol abuse, and unemployment. Standard HIV prevention programs, located in healthcare settings and/or using counseling models, fail to engage men. Soccer and vocational training are examined as contexts to deliver male-specific, HIV prev...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Rotheram-Borus MJ,Tomlinson M,Mayekiso A,Bantjes J,Harris DM,Stewart J,Weiss RE

更新日期：2018-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inconsistent outcome reporting is one significant hurdle to combining results from trials into systematic reviews. Core outcome sets (COS) can reduce this barrier. The aim of this review was to map outcomes reported in caries prevention and management randomised controlled trials (RCT) as a first step to COS...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Levey C,Innes N,Schwendicke F,Lamont T,Göstemeyer G

更新日期：2017-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no recommendation to screen ferritin level in blood donors, even though several studies have noted the high prevalence of iron deficiency after blood donation, particularly among menstruating females. Furthermore, some clinical trials have shown that non-anaemic women with unexplained fatigue may be...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Pedrazzini B,Waldvogel S,Cornuz J,Vaucher P,Bize R,Tissot JD,Pecoud A,Favrat B

更新日期：2009-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are frequent after on-pump cardiac surgery. Cardiac surgery results in a complex pulmonary insult leading to high susceptibility to perioperative pulmonary atelectasis. For technical reasons, ventilator settings interact with the surgical procedure and traditional...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lagier D,Fischer F,Fornier W,Fellahi JL,Colson P,Cholley B,Jaber S,Baumstarck K,Guidon C,PROVECS investigators and the ARCOTHOVA group.

更新日期：2018-11-13 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:Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukaemia. Combination immunochemotherapy such as fludarabine, cyclophosphamide and rituximab is the standard first line therapy in fit patients, but there is limited evidence regarding the optimal treatment of patients after relapse. Ofatumumab as...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Howard DR,Munir T,Hockaday A,Rawstron AC,Collett L,Oughton JB,Allsup D,Bloor A,Phillips D,Hillmen P

更新日期：2016-09-20 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：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:Post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a series of syndromes that meet the diagnostic criteria for cognitive impairment that appear after a stroke. The treatment of PSCI with oral drugs alone is not ideal and has obvious side effects. Therefore, complementary and alternative treatments are needed for pat...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Liu R,Yu X,Wang J,Liu Y,Liu B,Li X,Wang Y,Cao T,Yuan H

更新日期：2020-08-28 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:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been identified as a major contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Current recommendations for dietary management of people with MetS involve quantitative and qualitative modifications of food intake, such as high consumption of vegetables, fruits, and wh...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ramprasath VR,Thandapilly SJ,Yang S,Abraham A,Jones PJ,Ames N

更新日期：2015-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical cancer trials are crucial for the implementation of new treatments in the clinical setting, but it is equally crucial that patients are given the opportunity to make a well-informed decision about participation. The inclusion process is complex, including both oral and written information about the ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dellson P,Nilsson K,Jernström H,Carlsson C

更新日期：2018-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the last decade continuous efforts have been made to translate regenerative cell therapy protocols in the cardiovascular field from 'bench to bedside'. Successful clinical introduction, supporting safety, and feasibility of this new therapeutic approach, led to the initiation of the German, Phase III, mu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Donndorf P,Kaminski A,Tiedemann G,Kundt G,Steinhoff G

更新日期：2012-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated the benefit of early integration of palliative care (PC) in oncology. However, patients continue to receive late referrals to PC even in comprehensive cancer centers. Patients and health professionals may perceive PC as 'a place to die,' and this stigma is a barrier to time...

journal_title：Trials

authors： do Carmo TM,Paiva BS,de Siqueira MR,da Rosa Lde T,de Oliveira CZ,Nascimento MS,Paiva CE

更新日期：2015-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is reported by one in ten of the population accounting for up to 40% of new referrals to gastroenterology outpatients. Patients characteristically have abdominal discomfort and disturbed bowel habit. Diarrhoea-predominant IBS is characterised by frequent loose stools with assoc...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Leighton MP,Lam C,Mehta S,Spiller RC

更新日期：2013-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypothyroidism is a prevalent endocrine condition. Individuals with this disease are commonly managed through supplementation with synthetic thyroid hormone, with the aim of alleviating symptoms and restoring normal thyroid stimulating hormone levels. Generally this management strategy is effective and well ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Brown BT,Bonello R,Pollard H,Graham P

更新日期：2010-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of opposing needling in patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Opposing needling is one of the special needling methods used in acupuncture and moxibustion therapy. It involves needling acupoints on the ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Huang H,Song X,Zhao L,Zheng L,Xiao L,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The physical and mental health of college students tends to continuously decline around the world. Since they are in a significant transition period which presents opportunities and challenges in health promotion, it is important to improve their health in this period. As a traditional Chinese exercise form ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Zheng G,Li M,Lan X,Yan X,Lin Q,Chen L,Tao J,Zheng X,Li J,Chen B,Fang Q

更新日期：2013-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an accepted radiologic diagnostic modality for initial infertility workup, and is generally considered uncomfortable and painful. However, the management of pain related to HSG remains inefficient. As an emerging nonpharmacologic and noninvasive pain control strategy, virtual r...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wang YL,Gao HX,Wang JS,Wang JH,Bo L,Zhang TT,Dai YL,Gao LL,Liu Q,Zhang JJ,Cai JM,Yu JQ,Li YX

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recommendations for good clinical practice have been reported to be difficult to apply in real life by primary care clinicians. This could be because the clinical trials at the origin of the guidelines are based on explanatory trials, conducted under ideal conditions not reflecting the reality of primary car...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ettori-Ajasse I,Tatin E,Forbes G,Eldridge S,Dibao-Dina C

更新日期：2020-03-19 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：:In October 2015 we published the paper 'Measurement of HbA1c in multicentre diabetes trials - should blood samples be tested locally or sent to a central laboratory: an agreement analysis'. Chatterjee and Pradhan have submitted a letter to the editor asking critical questions regarding the methods we used. We offer th...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Arch BN,Blair J,McKay A,Gregory JW,Newland P,Gamble C

更新日期：2017-05-26 00:00:00