Navigate: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an online treatment decision aid for men with low-risk prostate cancer and their partners.

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:Attrition is problematic in trials, and may be exacerbated in longer studies, telehealth trials and participants with depression - three features of The Healthlines Study. Advance notification, including a photograph and using action-oriented email subject lines might increase response rates, but require fur...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Edwards L,Salisbury C,Horspool K,Foster A,Garner K,Montgomery AA

更新日期：2016-02-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety of therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) in adult patients with serious/life-threatening COVID-19 requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and associated 28-day mortality. Serious and life threatening COVID-19 are defined as per published literature (please, refer to the full protoco...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Faqihi F,Alharthy A,Alodat M,Asad D,Aletreby W,Kutsogiannis DJ,Brindley PG,Karakitsos D

更新日期：2020-06-08 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:A variety of videolaryngoscopes with angulated blade have been recently introduced into clinical practice. They provide an indirect view of the glottic structures in normal and challenging clinical settings. Despite the very good visualization of the laryngeal structures by these devices, the insertion and a...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Al-Qasmi A,Al-Alawi W,Malik AM,Khan RM,Kaul N

更新日期：2013-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiation therapy (RT) of bone metastases provides an important treatment approach in palliative care treatment concepts. As a consequence of treatment, the extent of radiation-induced toxicity is a crucial feature with consequences to a patient's quality of life. In this context this study aims at reducing ...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Meyerhof E,Sprave T,Welte SE,Nicolay NH,Förster R,Bostel T,Bruckner T,Schlampp I,Debus J,Rief H

更新日期：2017-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Swiss health ministry launched a national quality program 'QualiCCare' in 2011 to improve health care for patients with COPD.The aim of this study is to determine whether participation in the COPD quality initiative ('QualiCCare') improves adherence to recommended clinical processes and shows impact on p...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Steurer-Stey C,Markun S,Lana KD,Frei A,Held U,Wensing M,Rosemann T

更新日期：2014-03-27 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: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:Radical lymph node dissection (LND) along the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is surgically demanding and can be associated with substantial postoperative morbidity. The question of whether robot-assisted esophagectomy (RE) might be superior to video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy (VATE) for perfo...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chao YK,Li ZG,Wen YW,Kim DJ,Park SY,Chang YL,van der Sluis PC,Ruurda JP,van Hillegersberg R

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of central obesity is constantly increasing, and visceral fat is associated with increased production of inflammatory factors and metabolic risk factors. Lutein might retard the development of metabolic disease through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Furthermore, epidemiologi...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Zhou J,Zhao D,Wang N,Zeng Z,Wang C,Hao L,Peng X

更新日期：2020-01-06 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:Physical exercise interventions have been extensively advocated for the treatment of obesity; however, clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of exercise interventions on weight control show controversial results. Compensatory mechanisms through a decrease in energy expenditure and/or an increase in ca...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Paravidino VB,Mediano MFF,Silva ICM,Wendt A,Del Vecchio FB,Neves FA,Terra BS,Gomes EAC,Moura AS,Sichieri R

更新日期：2018-03-07 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:Radical cystectomy for bladder cancer is associated with a high risk of needing red blood cell transfusion. Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss during cardiac and orthopedic surgery, but no study has yet evaluated tranexamic acid use during cystectomy. METHODS:A randomized, double-blind (surgeon-, anesthesio...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Breau RH,Lavallée LT,Cnossen S,Witiuk K,Cagiannos I,Momoli F,Bryson G,Kanji S,Morash C,Turgeon A,Zarychanski R,Mallick R,Knoll G,Fergusson DA

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of anti-tumor necrosis factor medications has revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis with achievement of treatment goals (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score 75, remission) that are not usually met with conventional systemics. Nevertheless, some patients continue to experience persist...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Busard CI,Menting SP,van Bezooijen JS,van den Reek JM,Hutten BA,Prens EP,de Jong EM,van Doorn MB,Spuls PI

更新日期：2017-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At an early stage, prostate cancer patients are often eligible for more than one treatment option, or may choose to defer curative treatment. Without a pre-existing superior option, a patient has to weigh his personal preferences against the risks and benefits of each alternative to select the most appropria...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Cuypers M,Lamers RE,Kil PJ,van de Poll-Franse LV,de Vries M

更新日期：2015-05-27 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 musculoskeletal pain (MSP) affects more than 40% of adults aged 50 years and older and is the leading cause of disability in the USA. Older adults with chronic MSP are at risk for analgesic-related side effects, long-term opioid use, and functional decline. Recognizing the burden of chronic MSP, redu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Platts-Mills TF,McLean SA,Weinberger M,Stearns SC,Bush M,Teresi BB,Hurka-Richardson K,Kroenke K,Kerns RD,Weaver MA,Keefe FJ

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) has been established as the treatment standard in patients with cerebral metastases from small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), however, it has only modest efficacy and limited prospective data is available for WBRT as well as local treatments such as stereotactic radiosu...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Bernhardt D,Hommertgen A,Schmitt D,El Shafie R,Paul A,König L,Mair-Walther J,Krisam J,Klose C,Welzel T,Hörner-Rieber J,Kappes J,Thomas M,Heußel CP,Steins M,Kieser M,Debus J,Rieken S

更新日期：2018-07-16 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:Oxygen is a life-saving, essential medicine that is important for the treatment of many common childhood conditions. Improved oxygen systems can reduce childhood pneumonia mortality substantially. However, providing oxygen to children is challenging, especially in small hospitals with weak infrastructure and...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Graham HR,Ayede AI,Bakare AA,Oyewole OB,Peel D,Gray A,McPake B,Neal E,Qazi S,Izadnegahdar R,Falade AG,Duke T

更新日期：2017-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Feeding practices and child undernutrition can be improved when trained health workers provide proper nutrition counseling to caregivers. However, this important management component is difficult to achieve in countries where trained health workers are limited; Tanzania is no exception. In rural and semi-urb...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sunguya BF,Poudel KC,Mlunde LB,Urassa DP,Jimba M,Yasuoka J

更新日期：2013-10-25 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:Around 35-45 % of people in contact with services for a first episode of psychosis are using cannabis. Cannabis use is associated with delays in remission, poorer clinical outcomes, significant increases in the risk of relapse, and lower engagement in work or education. While there is a clear need for effect...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Johnson S,Sheridan Rains L,Marwaha S,Strang J,Craig T,Weaver T,McCrone P,King M,Fowler D,Pilling S,Marston L,Omar RZ,Craig M,Hinton M

更新日期：2016-10-22 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:Tobacco smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the US. A hospital admission provides smokers with a unique opportunity to stop smoking because it requires temporary tobacco abstinence while illness may enhance motivation to quit. Hospital interventions must continue post-discharge to incre...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Rigotti NA,Schnitzer K,Davis EM,Regan S,Chang Y,Kelley JHK,Notier AE,Gilliam K,Douaihy A,Levy DE,Singer DE,Tindle HA

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart valve diseases are common with an estimated prevalence of 2.5% in the Western world. The number is rising due to an ageing population. Once symptomatic, heart valve diseases are potentially lethal, and heavily influence daily living and quality of life. Surgical treatment, either valve replacement or r...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Sibilitz KL,Berg SK,Hansen TB,Risom SS,Rasmussen TB,Hassager C,Køber L,Steinbrüchel D,Gluud C,Winkel P,Thygesen LC,Hansen JL,Schmid JP,Conraads V,Brocki BC,Zwisler AD

更新日期：2013-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation is a beneficial therapy for patients with chronic heart failure. The delivery of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation should adopt an evidence-based approach, as well as be culturally appropriate and sensitive to individual needs and preferences. The Baduanjin Eight-Sil...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Chen X,Jiang W,Lin X,Lundborg CS,Wen Z,Lu W,Marrone G

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research involving brain imaging is important for understanding common brain diseases. Study endpoints can include features and measures derived from imaging modalities, providing a benchmark against which other phenotypical data can be assessed. In trials, imaging data provide objective evidence of benefici...

journal_title：Trials

authors： Wiseman SJ,Meijboom R,Valdés Hernández MDC,Pernet C,Sakka E,Job D,Waldman AD,Wardlaw JM

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00