Found 424 clinical trials
Cortical Function Changes During Swallowing in Patients With Dysphagia in Lateral Medullary Syndrome
The goal of this observational study is to detect the alteration of cortical activation and functional connectivity during swallowing in patients with Lateral Medullary Syndrome (LMS) dysphagia by functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The main questions it aims to answer are: The alteration of cortical activation during swallowing in patients …
Stress and Anxiety Affect Residents' Performance
Being an anesthesiologist implies huge dedication and both physical and psychological efforts. None has ever studied the impact of a working day on anxiety, perceived stress levels, physiological data, and executive functions.
Multifrequency MRE in Evaluation of Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major public health issue, leading to high mortality and the necessity for renal replacement therapy. Kidney fibrosis, resulting from chronic damage to kidney tissue, significantly determines CKD outcomes. Kidney biopsy, the gold standard for assessing fibrosis, is invasive and limited in its ability to …
Cardiac Amyloidosis in HFpEF Tunisian Patients
Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) has recently been reported as a common cause of heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF), with a prevalence of 6% in elderly HFpEF patients. However, the diagnosis of CA is still challenging and requires multiple costly investigations. Regardless of the type of CA, TTR …
Factors Associated With Successful Completion of MRI in Children Undergoing a Vigil Sedation With Dexmedetomidin
This is a retrospective cohort study aiming to determine whether the use of Dexmedetomidine (DEX) to sedate children prior to MRI scanning is more or less effective in children with autism spectrum disorders or other neurodevelopmental disorders compared to other children.
Airway Microbiome Changes After Artificial Airway Exchange in Critically-ill Pediatric Patients.
Artificial airways, such as endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies, in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units (PICU, NICU respectively) are lifesaving for patients in respiratory failure, among other conditions. These devices are not without a risk of infection - ventilator-associated infections (VAIs), namely ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and ventilator-associated tracheitis …
Monitoring of Patients With Diffuse Gliomas Using Circulating miRNAs
MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNAs involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of genes and, consequently, of intracellular signalling pathways that govern cellular behaviour (Komatsu et al., 2023). They are widely implicated in oncogenesis, and in particular in mechanisms promoting cell migration, invasion and proliferation (Romano et al., 2021). Several preliminary studies …
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Augmented Reality Assistance System for Pancreatic Surgery
Pancreatic cancer necessitates surgical resection for complete tumor eradication, serving as the primary curative approach. However, pancreatic surgery is still challenging due to the organ's retroperitoneal anatomy and proximity to vital vascular systems. Thus, precise preparation and dissection of peripancreatic vessels are crucial during pancreatic surgery to reduce perioperative complications …
Tumor Microenvironment in Gastric Cancer Patients Treated With Combined Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy
The goal of this study is to analyze the tumor microenvironment (TME) in gastric cancer patients treated with combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Provide profiles of TME between pre-treatment and post-treatment to gain insights into the mechanisms of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy in …
Non-contact Blood Pressure and SpO2 Measurement Based on Image Sensor
This study aims to develop an automated and real-time non-contact vital sign measurement system using cameras. It will collaborate with physicians from National Taiwan University Hospital to conduct measurements during outpatient visits or hospitalizations. This allows physicians to non-invasively measure multiple vital signs (such as heart rate, blood pressure, and …
