Safety and efficacy of herbal extracts to restore respiratory health and improve innate immunity in COVID-19 positive patients with mild to moderate severity: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maintaining adequate oxygenation during rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is imperative to prevent peri-intubation adverse events that can lead to increased duration of hospital and intensive care unit stay, or a prolonged vegetative state requiring long-term institutionalisation. Despite employing current bes...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chua MT,Khan FA,Ng WM,Lu Q,Low MJW,Yau YW,Punyadasa A,Kuan WS

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemorrhage remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. Fibrinogen is an essential endogenous component of haemostasis and the plasma level is associated with bleeding, transfusion and outcome. Fibrinogen concentrate is widely used to correct acquired hypofibrinogenaemia, recommend...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Steinmetz J,Sørensen AM,Henriksen HH,Lange T,Larsen CF,Johansson PI,Stensballe J

更新日期：2016-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a sham-controlled double-blind trial, we aim to establish the efficacy and safety of the local application of laser therapy in patients with diabetes, onychomycosis and risk factors for diabetes-related foot complications. Onychomycosis leads to thickened and distorted nails, which in turn lead to increas...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Nijenhuis-Rosien L,Kleefstra N,Wolfhagen MJ,Groenier KH,Bilo HJ,Landman GW

更新日期：2015-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cesarean delivery has already become a very common method of delivery around the world, especially in low-income countries. Hypertrophic scars and wound infections have affected younger mothers and frustrated obstetricians for a long time. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have strong potential for self-renewal ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Fan D,Xia Q,Wu S,Ye S,Liu L,Wang W,Guo X,Liu Z

更新日期：2018-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biomass fuel smoke is a leading risk factor for the burden of disease worldwide. International campaigns are promoting the widespread adoption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in resource-limited settings. However, it is unclear if the introduction and use of LPG stoves, in settings where biomass fuels are u...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Fandiño-Del-Rio M,Goodman D,Kephart JL,Miele CH,Williams KN,Moazzami M,Fung EC,Koehler K,Davila-Roman VG,Lee KA,Nangia S,Harvey SA,Steenland K,Gonzales GF,Checkley W,Cardiopulmonary outcomes and Household Air Pollution tria

更新日期：2017-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence to suggest that delivery of diabetes self-management support by diabetes educators in primary care may improve patient care processes and patient clinical outcomes; however, the evaluation of such a model in primary care is nonexistent in Canada. This article describes the design for the ev...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Gucciardi E,Fortugno M,Horodezny S,Lou W,Sidani S,Espin S,Webster F,Shah BR

更新日期：2012-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With high morbidity, mortality and disability rate, brain infarction brings a huge economic and health burden to the whole society in China. Although some previous studies suggested that telerehabilitation may facilitate rehabilitation for stroke survivors at home, the evidence is insufficient for clinical a...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Jin W,Chen J,Shi F,Yang W,Zhang Y,Liu Y,Dong W,Jin Y,Ma W,Ma Z,Min X,Jin Y,Gu Y,Ren C

更新日期：2015-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research has shown that recruitment to trials is a process that stretches from identifying potentially eligible patients, through eligibility assessment, to obtaining informed consent. The length and complexity of this pathway means that many patients do not have the opportunity to consider participation. Th...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wilson C,Rooshenas L,Paramasivan S,Elliott D,Jepson M,Strong S,Birtle A,Beard DJ,Halliday A,Hamdy FC,Lewis R,Metcalfe C,Rogers CA,Stein RC,Blazeby JM,Donovan JL

更新日期：2018-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Failure to collect outcome data in randomised trials can result in bias and loss of statistical power. Further evaluations of strategies to increase retention are required. We assessed the effectiveness of two strategies for retention in a randomised prevention trial using a two-by-two factorial randomised s...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Bradshaw LE,Montgomery AA,Williams HC,Chalmers JR,Haines RH

更新日期：2020-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Callus is one of the most common foot skin complaints experienced by people of all ages. These painful and unsightly lesions often result in disability. The 'gold standard' of treatment is scalpel debridement by a trained specialist; however, people also seek over-the-counter remedies. There is a lack of cli...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Hashmi F,Nester CJ,Wright CR,Lam S

更新日期：2016-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistant hypertension is defined as an uncontrolled blood pressure despite treatment at best-tolerated doses with at least three antihypertensive agents including a diuretic. It is an emerging public health problem. At present clinical trial data on management of resistant hypertension is limited. Managemen...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Constantine GR,Ranasinghe P,Weeratunga P,Weeraratne C,Galappatthy P,Rajapakse S,Senarath U,Katulanda P

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), large amounts of fluids are administered. CPB priming with crystalloid solution causes marked hemodilution and fluid extravasation. Colloid solutions may reduce fluid overload because they have a better volume expansion effect than crystalloids. The Europ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Vlasov H,Juvonen T,Hiippala S,Suojaranta R,Peltonen M,Schramko A,Arvonen K,Salminen US,Kleine Budde I,Eränen T,Mazanikov M,Meinberg M,Vähäsilta T,Wilkman E,Pettilä V,Pesonen E

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is a life-preserving therapy for patients with chronic intestinal failure (CIF) indicated for patients who cannot achieve their nutritional requirements by enteral intake. Intravenously administered lipid emulsions (ILEs) are an essential component of HPN, providing energy and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Klek S,Chambrier C,Cooper SC,Gabe S,Kunecki M,Pironi L,Rahman F,Sobocki J,Szczepanek K,Wanten G,Lincke N,Glotzbach B,Forbes A

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Three-dimensional (3D) stereoscopic vision is crucial to perform any kind of manual task. The reduction from real life 3D to virtual two-dimensional (2D) sight is a major challenge in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A 3D display technique has been shown to reduce operation time and mistakes and to improve ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wahba R,Datta RR,Hedergott A,Bußhoff J,Bruns T,Kleinert R,Dieplinger G,Fuchs H,Gietzelt C,Möller D,Hellmich M,Bruns CJ,Stippel DL

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isovolemic anemia (decrease in hemoglobin concentration with normal or even increased blood volume) after gastric cancer surgery may negatively influence short- and long-term outcomes. Therefore correction of isovolemic postoperative anemia is supposed to be beneficial. This prospective randomized placebo-co...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Reim D,Kim YW,Nam BH,Kim MJ,Yook JH,Park YK,Roh SH,Yu WS,Bae JM

更新日期：2014-04-05 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurosurgical condition, typically treated with surgical drainage of the haematoma. However, surgery is associated with mortality and morbidity, including up to 20% recurrence of the CSDH. Steroids, such as dexamethasone, have been identified as a potential thera...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kolias AG,Edlmann E,Thelin EP,Bulters D,Holton P,Suttner N,Owusu-Agyemang K,Al-Tamimi YZ,Gatt D,Thomson S,Anderson IA,Richards O,Whitfield P,Gherle M,Caldwell K,Davis-Wilkie C,Tarantino S,Barton G,Marcus HJ,Chari A

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that causes paralysis of limb, swallowing, and breathing muscles. Riluzole, the Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for ALS, provides minimal benefit, prolonging patient life by only 2-3 months. Previous studies have found a neur...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Kim S,Kim JK,Son MJ,Kim D,Song B,Son I,Kang HW,Lee J,Kim S

更新日期：2018-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease do not achieve recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals. This study compared the efficacy and safety of low doses of rosuvastatin (10 mg) and atorvastatin (20 mg) in high-risk patients with hypercholesterolemia. METHODS:A total of 996...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Clearfield MB,Amerena J,Bassand JP,Hernández García HR,Miller SS,Sosef FF,Palmer MK,Bryzinski BS

更新日期：2006-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis often results in prolonged periods of reduced physical activity and is associated with adverse health outcomes, including increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Exercise interventions for patients on the waiting list for arthroplasty can reduce the risk of long-term adverse o...

journal_title：Trials

authors： O'Brien J,Hamilton K,Williams A,Fell J,Mulford J,Cheney M,Wu S,Bird ML

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The oversight and conduct of a randomised controlled trial involves several stakeholders, including a Trial Steering Committee (TSC), Trial Management Group (TMG), Data Monitoring Committee (DMC), funder and sponsor. We aimed to examine how the relationships between these stakeholders affect the trial oversi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Daykin A,Selman LE,Cramer H,McCann S,Shorter GW,Sydes MR,Gamble C,Macefield R,Lane JA,Shaw A

更新日期：2017-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) increase the morbidity and mortality of surgery in obese patients. High levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) with lung recruitment maneuvers may improve intraoperative respiratory function, but they can also compromise hemodynamics, and the effects on...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Bluth T,Teichmann R,Kiss T,Bobek I,Canet J,Cinnella G,De Baerdemaeker L,Gregoretti C,Hedenstierna G,Hemmes SN,Hiesmayr M,Hollmann MW,Jaber S,Laffey JG,Licker MJ,Markstaller K,Matot I,Müller G,Mills GH,Mulier JP,Pu

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emerging evidence has shown that vitamin D and magnesium have anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant effects. Dietary intake of magnesium is associated with reduced body mass index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, as well as inflammatory biomarkers and depressive symptoms. Vitamin D deficiency has b...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Abiri B,Vafa M

更新日期：2020-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that acupuncture and electroacupuncture (EA) are effective in the treatment of patients with low back pain. However, there is little evidence to support the use of one intervention over the other. The aim of this study is to compare the effect of acupuncture and electroacupuncture...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Comachio J,Oliveira Magalhães M,Nogueira Burke T,Vidal Ramos LA,Peixoto Leão Almeida G,Silva AP,Ferreira de Meneses SR,Costa-Frutuoso JR,Santos Miotto Amorim C,Pasqual Marques A

更新日期：2015-10-15 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:Many funding bodies require researchers to actively involve service users in research to improve relevance, accountability and quality. Current guidance to researchers mainly discusses general principles. Formal guidance about how to involve service users operationally in the conduct of trials is lacking. We...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Evans BA,Bedson E,Bell P,Hutchings H,Lowes L,Rea D,Seagrove A,Siebert S,Smith G,Snooks H,Thomas M,Thorne K,Russell I,West Wales Organisation for Rigorous Trials in Health (WWORTH).

更新日期：2013-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypnotic drugs tend to be the dominant form of treatment of insomnia, but these come with a number of reported side effects. Acupuncture has been studied as an alternative, resulting in a rising need for methodological research towards verifying its efficacy as insomnia treatment. METHODS/DESIGN:We describe...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Han KH,Kim SY,Chung SY

更新日期：2014-10-23 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: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: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