ImPROving TB outcomes by modifying LIFE-style behaviours through a brief motivational intervention followed by short text messages (ProLife): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

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:Pragmatic randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are considered essential to determine effective interventions for routine clinical practice, but many fail to recruit participants efficiently, and some really important RCTs are not undertaken because recruitment is thought to be too difficult. The 'QuinteT Recr...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Donovan JL,Rooshenas L,Jepson M,Elliott D,Wade J,Avery K,Mills N,Wilson C,Paramasivan S,Blazeby JM

更新日期：2016-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic and relapsing condition for which current pharmacological treatments are only modestly effective. The development of efficacious medications for AUD remains a high research priority with recent emphasis on identifying novel molecular targets for AUD treatment and to ef...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Burnette EM,Baskerville WA,Grodin EN,Ray LA

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine if lopinavir/ritonavir +/- hydroxychloroquine will reduce the proportion of participants who survive without requiring ventilatory support, 15 days after enrolment, in adult participants with non-critically ill SARS-CoV-2 infection. TRIAL DESIGN:ASCOT is an investigator-initiated, multi-centre,...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Denholm JT,Davis J,Paterson D,Roberts J,Morpeth S,Snelling T,Zentner D,Rees M,O'Sullivan M,Price D,Bowen A,Tong SYC,ASCOT Investigator Group.

更新日期：2020-07-14 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:For adults surviving stroke due to spontaneous (non-traumatic) intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) who had taken an antithrombotic (i.e. anticoagulant or antiplatelet) drug for the prevention of vaso-occlusive disease before the ICH, it is unclear whether starting antiplatelet drugs results in an increase in the...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Al-Shahi Salman R,Dennis MS,Murray GD,Innes K,Drever J,Dinsmore L,Williams C,White PM,Whiteley WN,Sandercock PAG,Sudlow CLM,Newby DE,Sprigg N,Werring DJ,RESTART collaborators.

更新日期：2018-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photobiomodulation using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been tested as a new technique to optimize recovery of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The aim of this study is to evaluate inhibitory attentional control after 18 sessions of active LLLT and compare with the placebo group (sham LLLT). O...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Poiani GDCR,Zaninotto AL,Carneiro AMC,Zangaro RA,Salgado ASI,Parreira RB,de Andrade AF,Teixeira MJ,Paiva WS

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Less invasive surfactant administration (LISA) is a way of giving surfactant without endotracheal intubation and has shown to be promising in reducing the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants. However, the mechanism underlying its beneficial effect and variations in the technique ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Zhu J,Bao Y,Du L,Huang H,Lv Q,Jiang Y,Dai Y,Chen Z,Shi J,Shi Y,Yang C,Mei H,Jiang H,Sun Y,Sun X

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tinnitus is the perception of a sound in the absence of an objective physical source. Up to now, there is no generally accepted view how these phantom sounds come about, and also no efficient treatment. Patients are turning to complementary or alternative medical therapies, such as acupuncture. Based on the ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Shi GX,Han LL,Liu LY,Li QQ,Liu CZ,Wang LP

更新日期：2012-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Aspiration, infections, and fever are common in the first days after stroke, especially in older patients. The occurrence of these complications has been associated with an increased risk of death or dependency. AIMS AND DESIGN:PREvention of Complications to Improve OUtcome in elderly patients with acute Str...

journal_title：Trials

authors： de Jonge JC,Woodhouse LJ,Reinink H,van der Worp HB,Bath PM,PRECIOUS investigators.

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck pain caused by cervical spondylosis (CS) has become one of the most common health problems around the world. Electroacupuncture (EA) has been employed to relieve CS neck pain, but there is limited clinical evidence for its effectiveness. METHODS/DESIGN:This study consists of a randomized controlled tri...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sun ZR,Yue JH,Zhang QH

更新日期：2013-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (rtfMRI) is used for neurofeedback training (NFT). Preliminary results suggest that it can help patients to control their symptoms. This study uses rtfMRI NFT for relapse prevention in alcohol dependence. METHODS/DESIGN:Participants are alcohol-dependent patie...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Cox WM,Subramanian L,Linden DE,Lührs M,McNamara R,Playle R,Hood K,Watson G,Whittaker JR,Sakhuja R,Ihssen N

更新日期：2016-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal pancreatectomy for benign and malignant tumours is the second most common surgical procedure on the pancreas. Postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPF) represent the most significant clinical complication, causing prolongation of hospital stay and the need for additional diagnostic and therapeutic proc...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hassenpflug M,Bruckner T,Knebel P,Diener MK,Büchler MW,Werner J

更新日期：2013-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are highly prevalent and pose a burden both on patients and on health care. In a pilot study psychosomatic therapy delivered by specialised therapists for patients with MUS showed promising results with regard to patient's acceptability, feasibility and effects on symptom...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wortman MSH,van der Wouden JC,Grutters JPC,Visser B,Assendelft WJJ,van der Horst HE,Olde Hartman TC

更新日期：2019-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common health complaints worldwide. Complementary and alternative medical approaches have been employed to relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms and to avoid the side effects of conventional medication. Acupuncture has been widely used to treat patients with allergic rhiniti...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kim JI,Lee MS,Jung SY,Choi JY,Lee S,Ko JM,Zhao H,Zhao J,Kim AR,Shin MS,Kang KW,Jung HJ,Kim TH,Liu B,Choi SM

更新日期：2009-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a high prevalence of pain and post-traumatic symptoms among refugees and feasible interventions to manage these are needed. However, knowledge about the effect of physiotherapy and psychological group interventions among refugees is scarce. Our aim is to determine whether two different interventions...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hasha W,Fadnes LT,Igland J,Vårdal R,Giusti LM,Strømme EM,Haj-Younes J,Heltne U,Kumar BN,Diaz E

更新日期：2019-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is an increasingly prevalent chronic condition that is associated with serious morbidity and mortality. Excess body weight is a risk factor contributing to diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular disease, gall bladder disease, and some t...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Zhong LL,Kun W,Lam TF,Zhang SP,Yang JJ,Ziea TC,Ng B,Bian ZX

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of patients with angiographically intermediate coronary lesions is a major clinical issue. Fractional flow reserve provides validated functional insights while optical coherence tomography provides high resolution anatomic imaging. Both techniques may be applied to guide management in case of ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Burzotta F,Leone AM,De Maria GL,Niccoli G,Coluccia V,Pirozzolo G,Saffioti S,Aurigemma C,Trani C,Crea F

更新日期：2014-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colonoscopy is one of the most effective methods of cancer prevention and detection, particularly for individuals with familial risk. Recruitment of family members to behavioral intervention trials remains uniquely challenging, owing to the intensive process required to identify and contact them. Recruiting ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Simmons RG,Lee YC,Stroup AM,Edwards SL,Rogers A,Johnson C,Wiggins CL,Hill DA,Cress RD,Lowery J,Walters ST,Jasperson K,Higginbotham JC,Williams MS,Burt RW,Schwartz MD,Kinney AY

更新日期：2013-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal manipulative therapy is commonly used in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Some therapists also rely on physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE). Combining these two modalities seems reasonable, but the effectiveness of this combination has never been rigorously tested. Her...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wang L,Wang C,Youssef ASA,Xu J,Huang X,Xia N

更新日期：2021-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular iliac artery interventions rely on the use of two-dimensional digital subtraction angiographies with an iodinated contrast agent and ionizing radiation. The amount of iodinated contrast agent should be limited because of its potentially nephrotoxic effects. Three-dimensional (3D) image fusion re...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Goudeketting SR,Heinen SGH,de Haan MW,Sailer AM,van den Heuvel DAF,van Strijen MJ,de Vries JPM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neointimal hyperplasia plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions. Drug-eluting balloons are a promising tool to prevent restenosis after coronary angioplasty. Moreover, an increased knowledge of the pathophysiology of restenosis...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Burzotta F,Brancati MF,Trani C,Porto I,Tommasino A,De Maria G,Niccoli G,Leone AM,Coluccia V,Schiavoni G,Crea F

更新日期：2012-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical interventions are complex, which complicates their rigorous assessment through randomised clinical trials. An important component of complexity relates to surgeon experience and the rate at which the required level of skill is achieved, known as the learning curve. There is considerable evidence tha...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Papachristofi O,Jenkins D,Sharples LD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone microarchitecture is a significant determinant of bone strength. So far, the assessment of bone microarchitecture has required bone biopsies, limiting its utilization in clinical practice to one single skeletal site. With the advance of high-resolution imaging techniques, non-invasive in vivo measuremen...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Richert L,Uebelhart B,Engelhardt M,Azria M,Rizzoli R

更新日期：2008-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute kidney allograft rejection is a major cause for declining graft function and has a negative impact on the long-term graft survival. The majority (90%) of acute rejections are T-cell mediated and, therefore, the anti-rejection therapy targets T-cell-mediated mechanisms of the rejection process. However,...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Schiffer L,Schiffer M,Merkel S,Schwarz A,Mengel M,Jürgens C,Schroeder C,Zoerner AA,Püllmann K,Bröcker V,Becker JU,Dämmrich ME,Träder J,Grosshennig A,Biertz F,Haller H,Koch A,Gwinner W

更新日期：2012-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Equine-assisted therapy is more often practiced with children and adolescents than with the elderly, although individuals in the second half of life could also profit from it. This group, from the age of 50, is characterised by increasing emotional, social, health-related and cognitive changes; a critical li...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Schmidt J,Wartenberg-Demand A,Forstmeier S

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-operative electrocorticography, based on interictal spikes and spike patterns, is performed to optimize delineation of the epileptogenic tissue during epilepsy surgery. High frequency oscillations (HFOs, 80-500 Hz) have been identified as more precise biomarkers for epileptogenic tissue. The aim of the...

journal_title：Trials

authors： van 't Klooster MA,Leijten FS,Huiskamp G,Ronner HE,Baayen JC,van Rijen PC,Eijkemans MJ,Braun KP,Zijlmans M,HFO study group.

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00

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

journal_title：Trials

authors： Eckhardt CM,Cummings MJ,Rajagopalan KN,Borden S,Bitan ZC,Wolf A,Kantor A,Briese T,Meyer BJ,Jacobson SD,Scotto D,Mishra N,Philip NM,Stotler BA,Schwartz J,Shaz B,Spitalnik SL,Eisenberger A,Hod EA,Justman J,Cheung K

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP. METHODS:In this study, 100 patients were randomly div...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hu X,Dong S,Zhang B,Wang X,Yin Y,Liu C,Yu J,Wu X,Xu F,Meng C

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Under a conventional two-arm randomised trial design, participants are allocated to an intervention and participating health professionals are expected to deliver both interventions. However, health professionals often have differing levels of expertise in a skill-based interventions such as surgery or psych...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Cook JA,Elders A,Boachie C,Bassinga T,Fraser C,Altman DG,Boutron I,Ramsay CR,MacLennan GS

更新日期：2015-05-30 00:00:00