Chinese herbal medicine TangBi Formula treatment of patients with type 2 diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy disease: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

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: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:Cancer is one of the major health issues worldwide. An increasing number of cancer patients are offered treatment with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the most common complementary therapies offered to cancer patients in Taiwan. We designed a randomized, d...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lo LC,Chen CY,Chen ST,Chen HC,Lee TC,Chang CS

更新日期：2012-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) can relate to urinary storage or voiding. In men, the prevalence and severity of LUTS increases with age, with a significant impact on quality of life. The majority of men presenting with LUTS are managed by their general practitioner (GP) in the first instance, with conse...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Frost J,Lane JA,Cotterill N,Fader M,Hackshaw-McGeagh L,Hashim H,Macaulay M,MacNeill SJ,Noble S,Rees J,Ridd MJ,Robles L,Taylor G,Taylor J,Drake MJ,Worthington J

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asylum seekers and refugees are at great risk for developing mental disorders. Afghan refugees are a particularly vulnerable group with a low average education and mental health literacy level. Traumatic experiences and hardship before and during migration are predictive of mental health problems. However, p...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Knefel M,Kantor V,Nicholson AA,Schiess-Jokanovic J,Weindl D,Schäfer I,Lueger-Schuster B

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quitting smokers gain weight. This deters some from trying to stop smoking and may explain the increased incidence of type 2 diabetes after cessation. Dieting when stopping smoking may be counterproductive. Hunger increases cravings for smoking and tackling two behaviours together may undermine quitting succ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lycett D,Aveyard P,Farmer A,Lewis A,Munafò M

更新日期：2013-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease associated with irreversible visual loss. In Africa, glaucoma patients often present late, with very advanced disease. One-off procedures, such as laser or surgery, are recommended in Africa because of lack of or poor adherence to medical treatment. However, acceptance of su...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Abdull MM,Gilbert C,McCambridge J,Evans J

更新日期：2014-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current guidelines recommend treatment of significant coronary artery disease by concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement. However there is no consensus as to how best to treat coronary disease in high-risk patients requiring transcatheter ao...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Khawaja MZ,Wang D,Pocock S,Redwood SR,Thomas MR

更新日期：2014-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:State of the art sedation concepts on intensive care units (ICU) favor propofol for a time period of up to 72 h and midazolam for long-term sedation. However, intravenous sedation is associated with complications such as development of tolerance, insufficient sedation quality, gastrointestinal paralysis, and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Soukup J,Selle A,Wienke A,Steighardt J,Wagner NM,Kellner P

更新日期：2012-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a prevalent and costly disease resulting in reduced quality of life for a large proportion of individuals. Effective patient self-management is critical for improving health outcomes. However, key aspects of self-management such as self-monitoring of behaviours and symptoms, coupled with regular fe...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ahmed S,Bartlett SJ,Ernst P,Paré G,Kanter M,Perreault R,Grad R,Taylor L,Tamblyn R

更新日期：2011-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital mortality for patients with sepsis has recently declined, but sepsis survivors still suffer from significant long-term mortality and morbidity. There are limited data that support effective strategies to address post-discharge management of patients hospitalized with sepsis. METHODS:The Improving M...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kowalkowski M,Chou SH,McWilliams A,Lashley C,Murphy S,Rossman W,Papali A,Heffner A,Russo M,Burke L,Gibbs M,Taylor SP,Atrium Health ACORN Investigators.

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was carried out as a prospective clinical field study with the aim of evaluating the clinical performance of Equia Fil® with a nanofilled resin coating and the conventional Fuji IX GP® fast with an LC coating according to the World Dental Federation (FDI) restoration material evaluation criteria. ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Klinke T,Daboul A,Turek A,Frankenberger R,Hickel R,Biffar R

更新日期：2016-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The success of a clinical trial is often dependant on whether recruitment targets can be met in the required time frame. Despite an increase in research into the benefits of exercise in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), no trial has reported detailed data on effective recruitment strategies for large-sc...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Carter A,Humphreys L,Snowdon N,Sharrack B,Daley A,Petty J,Woodroofe N,Saxton J

更新日期：2015-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are at increased risk for macrovascular events as well as for microvascular complications. There is evidence that in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), about 35 % suffer from manifest T2DM. Early glucose-lowering intervention in subjects with T2DM has been demon...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Tripolt NJ,Aberer F,Riedl R,Hutz B,Url J,Dimsity G,Meinitzer A,Stojakovic T,Hödl R,Brodmann M,Hafner F,Sourij H

更新日期：2016-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of adding statin (atorvastatin) and/or aspirin on clinical deterioration in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 who require hospitalisation. The safety of these drugs in COVID-19 patients will also be evaluated. TRIAL DESIGN:This is a single-centre, prospective, four-arm parallel design, ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ghati N,Roy A,Bhatnagar S,Bhati S,Bhushan S,Mahendran M,Thakur A,Tiwari P,Dwivedi T,Mani K,Gupta R,Mohan A,Garg R,Saxena A,Guleria R,Deepti S

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common and severe hospital-adquired infections, and multidrugresistant gram-negative bacilli (MDR-GNB) constitute the main etiology in many countries. Inappropriate empiric antimicrobial treatment is associated with increased mortality. In this context...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Rosso-Fernández C,Garnacho-Montero J,Antonelli M,Dimopoulos G,Cisneros JM,MagicBullet study group.

更新日期：2015-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Process evaluations are an important component in the interpretation and understanding of outcomes in trials. The Online Remote Behavioural Intervention for Tics (ORBIT) study is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an Internet-delivered behavioural intervention (called BIP TIC) comp...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Khan K,Hollis C,Hall CL,Davies EB,Mataix-Cols D,Andrén P,Murphy T,Brown BJ,Murray E,Glazebrook C

更新日期：2020-01-02 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: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:Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a life-threatening condition that results from a ruptured cerebral vessel. Cerebral edema and vasospasm are common complications and frequently require treatment with hypertonic solutions, in particular hypertonic sodium chloride (NaCl). We have previously shown t...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sadan O,Samuels O,Asbury WH,Hanfelt JJ,Singbartl K

更新日期：2018-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classroom-based stuttering intervention addressing negative peer attitudes, perceptions, teasing and bullying of children who stutter (CWS) is required as part of holistic stuttering management because of its occurrence in primary school. This study was conducted in 2017, in 10 primary schools in the Western...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Mallick R,Kathard H,Borhan ASM,Pillay M,Thabane L

更新日期：2018-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in patients with chronic kidney disease, and calcimimetic therapy reduces plasma concentrations of FGF23. It remains unknown whether treatment with the calcimimetic etelcalcetide (ETL) reduces LVH in patients on hemodia...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dörr K,Kammer M,Reindl-Schwaighofer R,Lorenz M,Loewe C,Marculescu R,Erben R,Oberbauer R

更新日期：2019-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Screening physical activity levels is common in trials to increase physical activity in inactive populations. Commonly applied single-item screening tools might not always be effective in identifying those who are inactive. We applied the more extensive Active Australia Survey to identify inactive people amo...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Vandelanotte C,Stanton R,Rebar AL,Van Itallie AK,Caperchione CM,Duncan MJ,Savage TN,Rosenkranz RR,Kolt GS

更新日期：2015-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychosis is a serious mental illness that typically emerges during early adulthood. The disorder is characterized by inactivity, cognitive deficits and the need for ongoing support. Regular exercise has mood enhancing and anxiolytic effects that could benefit this patient group. To date, few studies have ex...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Forsell Y,Hallgren M,Mattson M,Ekblom O,Lavebratt C

更新日期：2015-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial are presented. The aim of the trial is to determine the efficacy, feasibility and acceptability of email-delivered psychological interventions with telephone support, for adults injured in a motor vehicle crash engaged in seeking compensation. The prim...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Guest R,Tran Y,Gopinath B,Cameron ID,Craig A

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-retention of participants seriously affects the credibility of clinical trial results and significantly reduces the potential of a trial to influence clinical practice. Non-retention can be defined as instances where participants leave the study prematurely. Examples include withdrawal of consent and los...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gillies K,Bower P,Elliott J,MacLennan G,Newlands RSN,Ogden M,Treweek SP,Wells M,Witham MD,Young B,Francis JJ

更新日期：2018-03-27 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:Practicing activities improves recovery after stroke, but many people in hospital do little activity. Feedback on activity using an accelerometer is a potential method to increase activity in hospital inpatients. This study's goal is to investigate the effect of feedback, enabled by a Smart watch, on daily p...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dong Y,Steins D,Sun S,Li F,Amor JD,James CJ,Xia Z,Dawes H,Izadi H,Cao Y,Wade DT,Smart watch activity feedback trial committee (SWAFT).

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emergency department attendances with chest pain requiring assessment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are a major global health issue. Standard assessment includes history, examination, electrocardiogram (ECG) and serial troponin testing. Computerised tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) enables addition...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gray AJ,Roobottom C,Smith JE,Goodacre S,Oatey K,O'Brien R,Storey RF,Na L,Lewis SC,Thokala P,Newby DE

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The standard whole-colon tests used to investigate patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer are barium enema and colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is the reference test but is technically difficult, resource intensive, and associated with adverse events, especially in the elderly. Barium enema is safer bu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Halligan S,Lilford RJ,Wardle J,Morton D,Rogers P,Wooldrage K,Edwards R,Kanani R,Shah U,Atkin W

更新日期：2007-10-27 00:00:00