Self‐Efficacy in Hypertension Management Using e‐Health Technology: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Care by Rasmus Hermansson‐Borrebaeck, Andreas Fors, Ulrika Bengtsson, Karin Kjellgren, Susanna Calling, Patrik Midlöv

“…This multicenter randomized controlled trial included 949 primary healthcare patients with hypertension. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a mental health literacy module - A randomized controlled trial among school teachers by Vidya Prabhu, Lena Ashok, Veena Ganesh Kamath, Amitha Puranik, Sebastian Padickaparambil, Nikitha Sibil Rebello, Praveen Arhanthabailu, Varalakshmi Chandrasekaran

“…Methods: A parallel stratified cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted among high school teachers between November 2019 to September 2021. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) on Depression in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by M. Zareie, S. Balal Habashi, P. Farokhnezhad Afshar

“…This study is an unblinded randomized controlled trial. We selected 60 patients with depression based on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and randomly divided them into two groups. …”
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Inhaled corticosteroids' effect on COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yasra Badi, Mohamed Hammad, Abdelrahman G. Tawfik, Mona Muhe Eldeen Eshag, Mahmoud M. Elhady, Khaled Mohamed Ragab, Anas Zakarya Nourelden, Mohamed Hesham Gamal, Ahmed Hashem Fathallah

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Effect of Sulodexide on Urinary Biomarkers of Kidney Injury in Normoalbuminuric Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Bancha Satirapoj, Wisit Kaewput, Ouppatham Supasyndh, Prajej Ruangkanchanasetr

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Identifying biomarker-driven subphenotypes of cardiogenic shock: analysis of prospective cohorts and randomized controlled trialsResearch in context by Sabri Soussi, Tuukka Tarvasmäki, Antoine Kimmoun, Mojtaba Ahmadiankalati, Feriel Azibani, Claudia C. dos Santos, Kevin Duarte, Etienne Gayat, Jacob C. Jentzer, Veli-Pekka Harjola, Benjamin Hibbert, Christian Jung, Lassus Johan, Bruno Levy, Zihang Lu, Patrick R. Lawler, John C. Marshall, Janine Pöss, Malha Sadoune, Alexis Nguyen, Alexandre Raynor, Katell Peoc'h, Holger Thiele, Rebecca Mathew, Alexandre Mebazaa

“…Thereafter, a simplified classifier (Euclidean distances) was used to assign the identified CS subphenotypes in three completed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (OptimaCC, N = 57 [2011–2016, NCT01367743]; DOREMI, N = 192 [2017–2020, NCT03207165]; and CULPRIT-SHOCK, N = 434 [2013–2017, NCT01927549]) and explore heterogeneity of treatment effect with respect to 28-day mortality (primary outcome). …”
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Comment on “Extended Versus Standard Complete Mesocolon Excision in Sigmoid Cancer. A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial” by Jean-Luc Faucheron, MD, PhD, Elisa Bobba, MD, Léa Guttierez, MD

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Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Postoperative Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Dan Wang, Hongshuo Shi, Zhenguo Yang, Wenbin Liu, Lu Qi, Chengda Dong, Guomin Si, Qi Guo

“…We searched PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about TEAS in treating postoperative pain that were published before November 2021. …”
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Impact of combiner aerobic and resistance training on depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Hai Wang, Qinzheng Liu, Yingxu Pan

“…Methods Five databases were thoroughly examined from database establishment until August 20, 2024, to find randomized controlled trials that investigated resistance combined aerobic training impact on depression. …”
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Response to Comment on: “Randomized Controlled Trial of Surgical Rib Fixation to Nonoperative Management in Severe Chest Wall Injury” by David E. Meyer, MD, MS, FACS, Lillian S. Kao, MD

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Efficacy of varenicline versus bupropion for smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ashish R. Patel, Jigar R. Panchal, Chetna K. Desai

“…To compare the efficacy of varenicline versus bupropion for smoking cessation by performing a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). …”
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Development and Evaluation of an AI-based Exergame Training System for Ice-Hockey Players: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicole Sieber, Simon Walser, Thomas Weber, Raphael Gubler, Hannes Badertscher, Patrick Eggenberger

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Impact of dietary protein hydrolysates on cognitive performance: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials involving adults by Micah S. Adams, Ronald P. Mensink, Peter J. Joris

“…This systematic review analyzed randomized controlled trials on the effects of protein hydrolysates on cognitive performance and CBF in healthy adults and specific target populations. 4747 studies were identified, yielding 13 papers investigating cognitive performance, with four of those also evaluating CBF. …”
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The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Theory of Planned Behavior Approach on Complementary Feeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Qonita Rachmah, Junaida Astina, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, Leli Khairani

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The impact of vitamin E supplementation on sperm analysis in varicocelectomy patients: a triple-blind randomized controlled trial by Kasra Saeedian, Saeed Davaryar, Maryam Emadzadeh, Alireza Akhavan Rezayat

“…Martials and method This single-center, triple-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted at Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, Iran. …”
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Dexmedetomidine for delirium prevention in adult patients following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Chang Meng, Duo Wang, Yue Zhao, Jing Sun, Guobin Miao, Lijuan Chen, Ying Bai, Peng Liu

“…Methods We searched the PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases for randomized controlled trials from the last 10 years up to March 10, 2024. …”
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The efficacy of acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in college students: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. by Yang Wang, Xinbo Gu, Baohua Zhi, Yan Yan, Fengyan Lu, Hantong Hu, Quanai Zhang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 142 subjects will be recruited for the randomized controlled trial (RCT) of current undergraduate and graduate students with GAD and will be randomized into treatment and control groups. …”
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Psychological Therapies in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Osama Altayar, Varun Sharma, Larry J. Prokop, Amit Sood, Mohammad Hassan Murad

“…We searched six medical databases through February 6, 2014, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of psychological therapies for the treatment of IBS. …”
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Effect of an Internet-Based Pilates Telerehabilitation Intervention in People With Multiple Sclerosis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Andrea Tacchino, Michela Ponzio, Paolo Confalonieri, Letizia Leocani, Matilde Inglese, Diego Centonze, Eleonora Cocco, Paolo Gallo, Damiano Paolicelli, Marco Rovaris, Loredana Sabattini, Gioacchino Tedeschi, Luca Prosperini, Francesco Patti, Edoardo Sessa, Elisabetta Pedrazzoli, Mario Alberto Battaglia, Giampaolo Brichetto

“…MethodsThis is a 2-arm, multicenter, randomized controlled trial with 3 assessment points (baseline, 12 weeks postintervention, and 6 weeks follow-up). …”
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Assessing the effect of On-site supportive communication training (On-site SCT) on doctor burnout: a randomized controlled trial by K.K. Antonsen, J.D. Lyhne, A.T. Johnsen, S. Eßer-Naumann, L.Ø. Poulsen, L. Lund, S. Timm, L.H. Jensen

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