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Social media recruitment enhances participant diversity in dermatology clinical trial: findings from the SAFA trial
Social media recruitment enhances participant diversity in dermatology clinical trial: findings from the SAFA trial
Recruitment and retention of participants remain critical challenges in clinical trials, often requiring innovative approa...
Optimizing pharmacologic treatment for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (OPTimize NOW): a symptom-based dosing approach study protocol for a multi-center, cluster crossover design randomized controlled trial
Optimizing pharmacologic treatment for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (OPTimize NOW): a symptom-based dosing approach study protocol for a multi-center, cluster crossover design randomized controlled trial
Opioid use and misuse during pregnancy rose from 1.5 to 6.5 per 1000 deliveries between 1999 and 2014 and continues as a s...
Effects of a transitional care programme for elderly patients with osteoporotic fracture living in a rural community: a randomized controlled trial
Effects of a transitional care programme for elderly patients with osteoporotic fracture living in a rural community: a randomized controlled trial
Patients with osteoporotic fracture (OF) after discharge to home represent a vulnerable population who are susceptible to ...
The “SleepWell” intervention for patients with insomnia and persistent pain: a study protocol for a randomised waiting-list controlled trial of a cognitive behavioural group therapy programme
The “SleepWell” intervention for patients with insomnia and persistent pain: a study protocol for a randomised waiting-list controlled trial of a cognitive behavioural group therapy programme
Patients with persistent pain and comorbid insomnia often experience a dual burden with significant day- and nighttime imp...
Twenty-four weeks of combined training in different environments, aquatic and land, in the type 2 diabetes management (Aquatic and Land Exercise for Diabetes -ALED): protocol of a randomized clinical trial
Twenty-four weeks of combined training in different environments, aquatic and land, in the type 2 diabetes management (Aquatic and Land Exercise for Diabetes -ALED): protocol of a randomized clinical trial
Physical exercise is crucial in type 2 diabetes management (T2D), and training in the aquatic environment seems to be a pr...
A single-centre randomised controlled trial comparing the standard method and target-controlled infusion as a method of administering cefoxitin, which is used to prevent surgical site infections in colorectal surgical patients: study protocol
A single-centre randomised controlled trial comparing the standard method and target-controlled infusion as a method of administering cefoxitin, which is used to prevent surgical site infections in colorectal surgical patients: study protocol
Prophylactic parenteral administration of antibiotics is strongly recommended to prevent surgical site infection (SSI). Ce...
Implementation of a program to strengthen oral hygiene in patient with cleft deformities: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial
Implementation of a program to strengthen oral hygiene in patient with cleft deformities: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial
Cleft lip and/or palate is the most common congenital orofacial deformity, affecting 1/800 births. A thorough review of th...
Effects of ultrasound-guided recruitment manoeuvres on postoperative pulmonary complications in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients: study protocol for a randomised clinical trial
Effects of ultrasound-guided recruitment manoeuvres on postoperative pulmonary complications in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients: study protocol for a randomised clinical trial
Lung ultrasound-guided alveolar recruitment manoeuvres (RMs) may reduce the lung ultrasound score. However, whether the us...
Prioritizing attributes of approaches to analyzing patient-centered outcomes that are truncated due to death in critical care clinical trials: a Delphi study
Prioritizing attributes of approaches to analyzing patient-centered outcomes that are truncated due to death in critical care clinical trials: a Delphi study
A key challenge for many critical care clinical trials is that some patients will die before their outcome is fully measur...
Reducing sick leave, improving work ability, and quality of life in patients with mild to moderate Long COVID through psychosocial, physiotherapeutic, and nutritive supportive digital intervention (MiLoCoDaS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Reducing sick leave, improving work ability, and quality of life in patients with mild to moderate Long COVID through psychosocial, physiotherapeutic, and nutritive supportive digital intervention (MiLoCoDaS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Following SARS-CoV-2 infection, a relevant proportion of patients suffer from persistent or recurring sequela, eve...
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial to assess safety of teleconsultation compared with face-to-face consultation: the ECASeT study
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial to assess safety of teleconsultation compared with face-to-face consultation: the ECASeT study
The use of remote consultation modalities has exponentially grown in the past few years, particularly since the onset of t...
REVISE: re-evaluating the inhibition of stress erosions in the ICU—statistical analysis plan for a randomized trial
REVISE: re-evaluating the inhibition of stress erosions in the ICU—statistical analysis plan for a randomized trial
The REVISE (Re-Evaluating the Inhibition of Stress Erosions in the ICU) trial will evaluate the impact of the proton pump ...
Challenges of conducting a randomised placebo-controlled trial of spinal surgery: the SUcceSS trial of lumbar spine decompression
Challenges of conducting a randomised placebo-controlled trial of spinal surgery: the SUcceSS trial of lumbar spine decompression
Although placebo-controlled trials are considered the gold standard for evaluating the efficacy of healthcare intervention...
A blueprint for a multi-disease, multi-domain Bayesian adaptive platform trial incorporating adult and paediatric subgroups: the Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform trial
A blueprint for a multi-disease, multi-domain Bayesian adaptive platform trial incorporating adult and paediatric subgroups: the Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform trial
The Staphylococcus aureus Network Adaptive Platform (SNAP) trial is a multifactorial Bayesian adaptive platform trial that...
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of ‘Live Well with Parkinson’s’ self-management intervention versus treatment as usual for improving quality of life for people with Parkinson’s: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Clinical and cost-effectiveness of ‘Live Well with Parkinson’s’ self-management intervention versus treatment as usual for improving quality of life for people with Parkinson’s: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
The Live Well with Parkinson’s Self-Management Toolkit is designed for use in the NHS to support people with Parkins...
Multiphase optimization of a multicomponent intervention for informal dementia caregivers: a study protocol
Multiphase optimization of a multicomponent intervention for informal dementia caregivers: a study protocol
Family caregiver interventions are essential to support dementia caregiving. However, such interventions are typically com...
A randomized double-blind clinical trial on safety and efficacy of tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) as add-on treatment in patients affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): the statistical analysis plan of TUDCA-ALS trial
A randomized double-blind clinical trial on safety and efficacy of tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) as add-on treatment in patients affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): the statistical analysis plan of TUDCA-ALS trial
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a highly debilitating neurodegenerative condition. Despite recent advancements in u...
Characterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial discussions on the social question-and-answer site Quora
Characterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial discussions on the social question-and-answer site Quora
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, underserved populations, such as racial and ethnic minorities, were disproportionately i...
The effect of a helmet type, home-use low-level light therapy device for chemotherapy-induced alopecia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The effect of a helmet type, home-use low-level light therapy device for chemotherapy-induced alopecia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Alopecia is one of the most common adverse effects of chemotherapy. It reduces the patient’s self-esteem and quality...
The effect of switch therapy to tenofovir versus entecavir maintenance on recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery (SWITE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The effect of switch therapy to tenofovir versus entecavir maintenance on recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery (SWITE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Antiviral therapy has been reported to be associated with lower recurrence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for pati...
Effectiveness of m-health-based core strengthening exercise and health education for public safety workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a superiority randomized controlled trial (SAFEBACK)
Effectiveness of m-health-based core strengthening exercise and health education for public safety workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a superiority randomized controlled trial (SAFEBACK)
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Public safety workers are highly expose...
Different dosages of vonoprazan for gastroesophageal reflux disease: study protocol for a pragmatic, crossover-cluster, randomized controlled trial with patient preference arms
Different dosages of vonoprazan for gastroesophageal reflux disease: study protocol for a pragmatic, crossover-cluster, randomized controlled trial with patient preference arms
Vonoprazan results in more potent acid suppression for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) than proton pump inhibitors....
Factors influencing the time to ethics and governance approvals for clinical trials: a retrospective cross-sectional survey
Factors influencing the time to ethics and governance approvals for clinical trials: a retrospective cross-sectional survey
The findings from multi-centre trials are central to the practice of evidence-based medicine, enabling the development and...
Effectiveness and mediators of change of an online CBT intervention for students with adjustment disorder—study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness and mediators of change of an online CBT intervention for students with adjustment disorder—study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Adjustment problems and disorders are highly prevalent among university students worldwide. These problems can cause signi...
Adaptive evaluation of mHealth and conventional adherence support interventions to optimize outcomes with new treatment regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV in South Africa (ADAP-TIV): study protocol for an adaptive randomized controlled trial
Adaptive evaluation of mHealth and conventional adherence support interventions to optimize outcomes with new treatment regimens for drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV in South Africa (ADAP-TIV): study protocol for an adaptive randomized controlled trial
Highly effective, short-course, bedaquiline-containing treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) an...
A peer-volunteer led active ageing programme to prevent decline in physical function in older people at risk of mobility disability (Active, Connected, Engaged [ACE]): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
A peer-volunteer led active ageing programme to prevent decline in physical function in older people at risk of mobility disability (Active, Connected, Engaged [ACE]): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
The Active Connected Engaged [ACE] study is a multi-centre, pragmatic, two-arm, parallel-group randomised controlled trial...
Master statistical analysis plan: attractive targeted sugar bait phase III trials in Kenya, Mali, and Zambia
Master statistical analysis plan: attractive targeted sugar bait phase III trials in Kenya, Mali, and Zambia
This manuscript is a master statistical analysis plan for each of three-cluster randomized controlled trials to evaluate t...
The effects of Olmesartan/amlodipine administered in the Morning or At Night on nocturnal blood pressure reduction in Chinese patients with mild-moderate essential hypertension (OMAN Trial): study protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial {1}
The effects of Olmesartan/amlodipine administered in the Morning or At Night on nocturnal blood pressure reduction in Chinese patients with mild-moderate essential hypertension (OMAN Trial): study protocol for a prospective, multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial {1}
Hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Uncontrolled nocturnal blood pressure is prevalent in patients ...
The JUMPFOOD study: additional effect of hydrolyzed collagen and vitamin C to exercise treatment for patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) in athletes—study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial
The JUMPFOOD study: additional effect of hydrolyzed collagen and vitamin C to exercise treatment for patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) in athletes—study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial
Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is a common problem in jumping athletes. Management can be challenging and treatment outcome is...
Supporting physical activity for mobility in older adults with mobility limitations (SuPA Mobility): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Supporting physical activity for mobility in older adults with mobility limitations (SuPA Mobility): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Limited mobility in older adults consistently predicts both morbidity and mortality. As individuals age, the rates of mobi...
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