Clinical Trials
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A comparative study on the short-term and long-term efficacy of endoscopic lipolysis, liposuction, and traditional open excision in gynecomastia treatment
Understanding Gynecomastia Treatment Options Study Overview This study looks at how effective two modern treatments for gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men) are compared to traditional surgery. The treatments are endoscopic lipolysis and liposuction. Study Details A total of 140 men with gynecomastia participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: one group […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Prefrontal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Understanding Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for ADHD What is the Study About? This study looks at a new treatment called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). tDCS might help improve brain function in kids with ADHD, but more research is needed to be sure it works well and is safe. […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Nutrition supplementation combined with exercise versus exercise alone in treating knee osteoarthritis: a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Nutrition Supplementation and Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis Study Purpose This study looked at how well nutrition supplements (like glucosamine and chondroitin) and exercise work together to help people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) compared to just exercise alone. Study Details A total of 65 people aged 40-75 with knee OA took part in this study. They […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Low Proarrhythmic Risk of Imetelstat, a Novel Oligonucleotide Telomerase Inhibitor: A Translational Analysis
Understanding the Safety of Imetelstat in Heart Health What is Imetelstat? Imetelstat is a new drug that targets telomerase, an enzyme linked to cancer. Researchers wanted to see if it affects heart health, especially the risk of heart rhythm problems. How Was the Study Conducted? The study included both laboratory tests and tests on animals […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Genomic alterations are associated with response to aromatase inhibitor therapy for ER-positive postmenopausal ductal carcinoma in situ: (CALGB 40903, Alliance)
Understanding Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer Treatment What Was the Study About? This study looked at a specific group of women with a type of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) that is positive for estrogen receptors (ER+). They were treated with a drug called letrozole for 6 months before surgery. The main […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Effectiveness of topical application with dexamethasone during sagittal split osteotomy of the mandible in minimising clinical symptoms of postoperative neurosensory disorders
Understanding Clinical Trials for Businesses What Was the Study About? The study looked at how well a medicine called dexamethasone works when applied to the skin during a specific jaw surgery. The goal was to see if it helps reduce pain and problems with feeling in the mouth after the surgery. How Was the Study […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Pilot randomised controlled trial on the feasibility and intervention satisfaction with an educational group programme for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and their caregivers
Understanding Clinical Trials for ADHD Educational Programs What is the Study About? This study looked at a new educational program for adults recently diagnosed with ADHD. The program was created with help from patients, caregivers, and health workers. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and if people liked it. […] ➡️➡️➡️
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The ATLAS/NOA-29 study protocol: a phase III randomized controlled trial of anterior temporal lobectomy versus gross-total resection in newly-diagnosed temporal lobe glioblastoma
Understanding the ATLAS/NOA-29 Clinical Trial What is the ATLAS/NOA-29 Trial? The ATLAS/NOA-29 trial is a research study that compares two types of brain surgery for patients with a specific type of brain tumor called glioblastoma. The goal is to see which surgery helps patients live longer and have a better quality of life. Why is […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Multicenter Prospective Randomized Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Sympathetic Blockade in Chronic Upper Extremity Pain
Understanding Clinical Trials on Pain Relief Techniques What Was Studied? This study looked at two methods to relieve pain in the arms and hands: Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) and Thoracic Paravertebral Block (TPVB). The goal was to see which method worked better. How Was the Study Done? Patients aged 19 to 85 with chronic arm […] ➡️➡️➡️
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Characterization of Speech and Language Deficits in the Postanesthesia Care Unit: A Novel, Qualitative Cognitive Assessment
Understanding Recovery After General Anesthesia Background Recovering from general anesthesia can be tricky. Patients need to be awake enough to follow instructions and answer questions about their thinking skills. Current tests depend on how well patients can understand and speak. However, we haven’t looked closely at how anesthesia affects speech and language. This study introduces […] ➡️➡️➡️
