The best from East and West? Acupuncture and medical training therapy as monotherapies or in combination for adult patients with episodic and chronic tension-type headache: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motivational interviewing (MI) has great potential in changing health-related behaviors. In addition to delivery in face-to-face individual counseling, MI can be delivered through online groups, a method that is particularly appealing to adolescents and may offer several benefits. This randomized controlled ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gao X,Lo EC,McGrath C,Ho SM

更新日期：2015-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety in children is common and incapacitating and increases the risk of mental health disorders in adulthood. Although effective interventions are available, few children are identified and referred for specialist treatment. Alternative approaches in which prevention programmes are delivered in school app...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Stallard P,Taylor G,Anderson R,Daniels H,Simpson N,Phillips R,Skryabina E

更新日期：2014-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic thoracic pain after cardiac surgery is prevalent (11 to 56%) and may affect patients' physical and mental health status. Despite its favorable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, high doses of remifentanil administered during surgery are reported to cause acute postoperative pain and incr...

journal_title：Trials

authors： de Hoogd S,Ahlers SJ,van Dongen EP,Tibboel D,Dahan A,Knibbe CA

更新日期：2014-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative knee swelling is common and impairs early postoperative function following total knee arthroplasty. It was hypothesised that the use of a short-stretch, inelastic compression bandage would reduce knee swelling and improve pain and early function. The aim of this study was to provide preliminary...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Brock TM,Sprowson AP,Muller S,Reed MR

更新日期：2017-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Halitosis is an unpleasant breath odour that can interfere with the professional life, social life and quality of life of people who suffer from it. A modality of treatment that has been increasing in dentistry is antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). Bixa orellana, popularly known as "urucum" is a plan...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gonçalves MLL,da Mota ACC,Deana AM,Guedes GH,Cavalcante LAS,Prates RA,Horliana ACRT,Pavani C,Motta LJ,Bitencourt GB,Fernandes KPS,Salgueiro MDCC,Mesquita-Ferrari RA,da Silva DFT,França CM,Bussadori SK

更新日期：2018-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemostasis in liver surgery remains a challenge despite improved resection techniques. Oozing from blood vessels too small to be ligated necessitate a treatment with haemostats in order to prevent complications attributed to bleeding. There is good evidence from randomised trials for the efficacy of fibrin ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Moench C,Bechstein WO,Hermanutz V,Hoexter G,Knaebel HP

更新日期：2010-11-19 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comprehensive rehabilitation therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely applied in various cancer treatments in China. Thus far, Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been shown effective in reducing the adverse effects of chemotherapy and improving the quality of life (QoL) during chemo...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Yao J,Jiao L,Yao Y,Lu Y,Shi J,Li J,Chen P,Xu L,Gong Y

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a syndrome characterized by significant forgetfulness that does not meet the criteria of dementia. Individuals with aMCI are at greater risk of progressing to dementia. Current studies suggest that good sleep quality is linked with preserved cognition in the elder...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Yue S,He T,Li B,Qu Y,Peng H,Chen J,Lei M,Chen C,Wu W

更新日期：2019-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Active surveillance (AS) is the disease management option of choice for low-risk prostate cancer. Despite this, men with low-risk prostate cancer (LRPC) find management decisions distressing and confusing. We developed Navigate, an online decision aid to help men and their partners make management decisions ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Schofield P,Gough K,Hyatt A,White A,Frydenberg M,Chambers S,Gordon LG,Gardiner R,Murphy DG,Cavedon L,Richards N,Murphy B,Quinn S,Juraskova I

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years there has been an increasing interest in MRI as a non-invasive diagnostic modality for the work-up of suspicious breast lesions. The additional value of Breast MRI lies mainly in its capacity to detect multicentric and multifocal disease, to detect invasive components in ductal carcinoma in s...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Peters NH,Borel Rinkes IH,Mali WP,van den Bosch MA,Storm RK,Plaisier PW,de Boer E,van Overbeeke AJ,Peeters PH

更新日期：2007-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:In critically ill patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (MV), research supports the use of daily screening to identify patients who are ready to undergo a spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) followed by conduct of an SBT. However, once daily (OD) screening is poorly aligned with the continuous care...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Burns KEA,Rizvi L,Cook DJ,Seely AJE,Rochwerg B,Lamontagne F,Devlin JW,Dodek P,Mayette M,Tanios M,Gouskos A,Kay P,Mitchell S,Kiedrowski KC,Hill NS,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group.

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease, characterized by joint structural deterioration, pain and loss of function among the elders. It is also associated with several extra-articular symptoms (fatigue, sleep disorders, anxiety and depression) and a reduction of life quality. Studies...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Huang Z,Pan X,Deng W,Huang Z,Huang Y,Huang X,Zhu Z,Han W,Zheng S,Guo X,Ding C,Li T

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common form of peripheral nerve injury, affecting approximately 3 % of the population. While surgery is effective in mild and moderate cases, nerve and functional recovery are often not complete in severe cases. Therefore, there is a need for adjuvant methods to impro...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Curran MW,Olson J,Morhart M,Sample D,Chan KM

更新日期：2016-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ascites is one of the most common complications of cirrhosis. Umbilical therapy with traditional Chinese medicines has been increasingly prescribed to treat cirrhotic ascites. However, high-quality evidence from clinical trials supporting such application of traditional Chinese medicines remains limited. The...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Yang X,Ru S,Luo L,Lv X,Bai W,Zhang F,Jiang F

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the complex nature of opioid addiction treatment and the rising number of available opioid substitution and antagonist therapies (OSAT), there is no 'gold standard' measure of treatment effectiveness, and each successive trial measures a different set of outcomes which reflect success in arbitrary or o...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Dennis BB,Sanger N,Bawor M,Naji L,Plater C,Worster A,Woo J,Bhalerao A,Baptist-Mohseni N,Hillmer A,Rice D,Corace K,Hutton B,Tugwell P,Thabane L,Samaan Z

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic and disabling condition with considerable personal and economic impact. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a recommended psychological therapy for GAD; however, there are substantial barriers to accessing treatment. Digital CBT, in particular smartphone-del...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gu J,Miller CB,Henry AL,Espie CA,Davis ML,Stott R,Emsley R,Smits JAJ,Craske M,Saunders KEA,Goodwin G,Carl JR

更新日期：2020-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are a large number of clinical outcome measures used to assess the effectiveness of prevention and management strategies of periodontal diseases. This heterogeneity causes difficulties when trying to synthesise data for systematic reviews or clinical guidelines, reducing their impact. Core outcome sets...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Lamont TJ,Clarkson JE,Ricketts DNJ,Heasman PA,Ramsay CR

更新日期：2017-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit increased morbidity and mortality which is associated with an increased systemic inflammatory burden. Identifying and managing comorbid diseases that contribute to this load may inform novel care pathways that could have a beneficial impact on the morbidity/...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sharma P,Cockwell P,Dietrich T,Ferro C,Ives N,Chapple ILC

更新日期：2017-11-13 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:Despite recent advances in the medical and surgical fields, complications such as infection, pneumonia, or brain swelling may occur after a craniotomy. In some patients, perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis causes adverse effects such as itching, rash, or digestive conditions. Certain patients still develop ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Cho SY,Yang SB,Shin HS,Lee SH,Koh JS,Kwon S,Jung WS,Moon SK,Park JM,Ko CN,Park SU

更新日期：2017-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is a phase II randomised, double-blind, sham-controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for preventive treatment of episodic migraine amongst migraine subjects. METHODS:Subjects age 18 to 60 years will undergo a baseline evaluation to...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Mohamad Safiai NI,Amir NA,Basri H,Inche Mat LN,Hoo FK,Yusof Khan AHK,Loh WC,Chia PK,Ramachandran V,Mat Din H,Samsudin IN,Fernandez A,Mohamed MH,Ching SM,Hashim HZ,Wan Sulaiman WA

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical microvascular decompression (MVD) is the curative treatment for hemifacial spasm (HFS). Monitoring MVD by recording the lateral spread response (LSR) intraoperatively can predict a successful clinical outcome. However, the rate of the LSR varies between trials, and the reason for this variation is u...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Fang Y,Zhang H,Liu W,Li Y

更新日期：2012-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Switzerland, skin cancer is one of the most common neoplasms. Melanoma is the most aggressive one and can be lethal if not detected and removed on time. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is more frequent as melanoma; it is seldom lethal but can disfigure patients in advanced stages. General practitioners (GPs) are ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Badertscher N,Rosemann T,Tandjung R,Braun RP

更新日期：2011-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Co-infection with malaria parasite and HIV is an emerging public health problem in tropical areas, particularly in pregnant women, and management of the concurrent effects of these two infections is challenging. Co-trimoxazole is a sulfamide preparation used to prevent opportunistic infections in HIV-infecte...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Manirakiza A,Sepou A,Serdouma E,Gondje S,Bata GG,Moussa S,Boulay A,Moyen JM,Sakanga O,Le-Fouler L,Kazanji M,Vray M

更新日期：2013-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a critical need for objective data to guide effective health promotion and care for homeless populations. However, many investigators exclude homeless populations from clinical trials due to practical concerns about conducting research with this population. This report is based on our experience and lessons l...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Ojo-Fati O,Joseph AM,Ig-Izevbekhai J,Thomas JL,Everson-Rose SA,Pratt R,Raymond N,Cooney NL,Luo X,Okuyemi KS

更新日期：2017-07-05 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:To evaluate the antiplaque effects of an alcohol-free mouthrinse containing essential oils-Listerine Zero (LZ)-and an alcohol-based essential oils mouthrinse (EO+) compared with a positive control of 0.20% chlorhexidine mouthrinse (CHX) and a negative control of a placebo solution (saline), using an in vivo ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Marchetti E,Tecco S,Caterini E,Casalena F,Quinzi V,Mattei A,Marzo G

更新日期：2017-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression accounts for the greatest burden of disease among all mental health problems, and is expected to become the second-highest amongst all general health problems by 2020. By the age of 75, 1 in 7 older people meet formal diagnostic criteria for depression. Efforts to ameliorate the burden of illness ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Mitchell N,Hewitt C,Adamson J,Parrott S,Torgerson D,Ekers D,Holmes J,Lester H,McMillan D,Richards D,Spilsbury K,Godfrey C,Gilbody S

更新日期：2011-10-11 00:00:00