Photobiomodulation as part of multimodal analgesia to improve pain relief and wound healing after elective caesarean section: A protocol for randomized controlled trial. by Maram Khaled, Adriana Baranov, Alvaro Diaz, Mansi Patel, Sarah Clements, Parsa Farsinejad, Kabir Khatana, Ashmitha Gnanapragasam, Sathurthika Selvanayagam, Zeineb Muhsen, Jocelyn Chan, Sanjum Hunjan, Ayman Kazi, Sapna Sharma, Lea Luketic, Joycelyne Efua Ewusie, Daniel Cordovani, Harsha Shanthanna

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This placebo-controlled, two-arm, multi-centre, parallel-design randomized controlled trial includes women aged ≥16 years with planned CS under spinal anesthesia (Clinical Trials Registration: NCT05738239). …”
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Effects of a multi-modal static and dynamic balance and hand function training program on multi-dimensional balance ability, hand function, and life-space mobility in rural older a... by Xinyu Yang, Shasha Li, Xiangdong Xu, Guojing Guo, Xiaofang Song, Yashuang Sun, Mengxue Shi, Canqi Ren

“…Methods A single-blind, four-group parallel, multicenter randomized controlled trial was used. …”
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Effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with acoustic startle priming motor training on upper limb motor function and neural plasticity in stroke individuals: study... by Jing Zhang, Yu Chen, Mingzhu Wang, Nan Xia, Jinghong Li, Weiqiang Liang, Yangyang Yin, Linhan Zhai, Qiuxia Wang

“…The findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at scientific conferences.Trial registration number ChiCTR2400085220.…”
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Prenatal labor analgesia education program on outcomes for primiparas: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Jiali Wu, Jing Chen, Weiwen Zhang, Jiangtao OuYang, Jia Li, Xujuan Zheng

“…Trial Registration Number: ChiCTR2400079767.…”
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The Impact of an Evidence-Based Bundle on Cesarean Section-Related Surgical Site Infections: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Aditya Gan, Romana Khursheed, Mahadevi Savanur, Anita Dalal, Arif Maldar, Yang Pan, Jue Li

“…This was a single-center, parallel, and randomized clinical trial conducted at KAHER’s Dr. …”
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Effect of 15- or 25-min intermittent Pringle maneuver on early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Xuehai Jia, Anque Liao, Yang Huang, Xiangyu Du, Li Jiang

“…Methods This will be a single-center, parallel, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Effectiveness of edutainment use in video-based learning on oral health education for school-age children: a randomized clinical trial by Wanwisa Lekaram, Pattarawadee Leelataweewud, Pornpailin Kasemkhun

“…EVBL was more applicable to how-to content, and the repetition at least every three months might be able to promote a better OH status. Trial registration The trial was registered in the Thai Clinical Trials Registry under the number TCTR20240816001 on 16/08/2024 (retrospective registration).…”
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Patient-Reported Outcomes among people living with Chronic Pruritus (PROs-CP): Protocol for a single-center, multistage, mixed-methods prospective cohort study in Thailand. by Surapon Nochaiwong, Chidchanok Ruengorn, Salin Kiratikanon, Rujira Rujiwetpongstorn, Panjit Chieosilapatham, Napatra Tovanabutra, Siri Chiewchanvit, Ratanaporn Awiphan, Chabaphai Phosuya, Yongyuth Ruanta, Kednapa Thavorn, Mati Chuamanochan

“…<h4>Methods and design</h4>This study is a single-center, prospective, open cohort, observational longitudinal study using a multistage, mixed-methods parallel designs to integrate both quantitative and qualitative data regarding PROs among people living with chronic pruritus (itch lasting six or more weeks). …”
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Feasibility of a pragmatic randomized adaptive clinical trial to evaluate a brief negotiational interview for harmful and hazardous alcohol use in Moshi, Tanzania. by Catherine A Staton, Kaitlyn Friedman, Ashley J Phillips, Mary Catherine Minnig, Francis M Sakita, Kennedy M Ngowi, Brian Suffoletto, Jon Mark Hirshon, Monica Swahn, Blandina T Mmbaga, Joao Ricardo Nickenig Vissoci

“…Results suggest support for undertaking a full trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the PPKAY, a nurse-driven BNI in a low-income country.<h4>Trial registration</h4>Trial registration number NCT02828267. https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02828267.…”
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Impact of root canal shaping using TruNatomy on postoperative pain and operative torque generation: a randomized clinical trial by Tarek Ali Al-Mosalmy, Heba Maged El-Far, Madiha Mahmoud Gomaa, Dina Ahmed Morsy

“…However, TN rotary system combined torque and instrumentation time values suggest an overall higher cutting efficiency and potentially a better safety profile as compared to RC rotary system. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04616469; registration date (10/08/2020).…”
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Challenges of blinding in clinical balneology trials: a scoping review by Katalin Szendi, Szimonetta Lohner, Ágnes Szenczi, Edit Murányi, Károly Berényi, Balázs Németh

“…Without these improvements, the ability to draw reliable conclusions about the true efficacy of balneotherapy remains limited. Registration The scoping review protocol was registered prospectively in OSF registries (Registration DOI https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF . …”
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The effect of simulation-based breast health education on breast cancer awareness and breast self-examination skills of Afghan refugee women: a randomized controlled trial by Nilgün Kuru Alici, Ayşe Arikan Dönmez, Okşan Aktaş, Zeybek Zeytun

“…Study design This study was a pre-test, post-test, parallel-arm randomized controlled trial. Methods The study sample consisted of 46 Afghan women, with 23 participants assigned to each of the intervention and control groups using block randomization. …”
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Inulin supplementation improves some inflammatory indices, clinical outcomes, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients by Ali Tabatabaeyan, Ani Grigorian, Mansour Salesi, Awat Fiezi, Marzieh Kafeshani

“…Incorporating it into their treatment protocol could be valuable for managing their condition. Trial registration: Our study was approved in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials ( www.irct.ir ) on 10/5/2023, with the registration number IRCT20230506058098N1.…”
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Effectiveness of cold vibratory stimuli on pain perception governing infiltration anesthesia in the maxillary arch in children: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Hoda Mohamed Hambouta, Dina Aly Sharaf, Nadia Aziz Wahba

“…Methods Randomized controlled clinical trial with parallel arms. Forty-eight cooperative children aged 6–8 years indicated for maxillary first or second primary molar extractions were selected. …”
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Effectiveness of Fewer Falls, an online group-based self-management fall prevention programme for people with multiple sclerosis: protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Maria Flink, Charlotte Ytterberg, Kristina Gottberg, Marie Kierkegaard, Susanna Tuvemo Johnson, Elizabeth Walker Peterson, Ulrika Meijer, Johanna Bylinder

“…Findings from a feasibility study indicate the necessity of a full-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT).Methods and analysis A parallel-group RCT with a mixed methods process evaluation as well as a cost-effectiveness evaluation will be conducted. …”
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Impact of daily cyclic enteral nutrition versus standard continuous enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in three intens... by Stephan Ehrmann, Jean-Christophe Callahan, Patrice Tirot

“…Results will be submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT05627167.…”
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Assessing user experience with the Bioline™ HCV point-of-care test in primary healthcare settings: a mixed-methods study by Evans Duah, Evans Mantiri Mathebula, Kuhlula Maluleke, Tinyiko Violet Baloyi, Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim, Tivani Mashamba-Thompson

“…Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data was collected through direct observation of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) using audit checklists and analyzed with Stata 16. …”
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Influence of intravenous lidocaine infusion on haemodynamic response to tracheal intubation and metabolic-hormonal responses during laparoscopic procedures in children: a randomise... by Maciej Kaszyński, Alicja Kuczerowska, Justyna Pietrzyk, Piotr Sawicki, Paweł Witt, Barbara Stankiewicz, Marek Darowski, Izabela Pągowska-Klimek

“…Methods A single-centre, parallel, double-masked, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. 132 patients, aged 18 months to 18 years, with no contraindications to lidocaine administration and qualified for laparoscopic appendectomy were enrolled. …”
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Conduction studies of phrenic nerve in healthy children by V. B. Voitenkov, V. N. Komantsev, N. V. Skripchenko, E. V. Ekusheva, A. V. Klimkin, A. I. Aksenova

“…ENG examination of the phrenic nerve was performed with the modified standard procedure of stimulation at the level of the outer margin of the lower third of the sternocleidomastoid muscle with registration of M-wave from standard diaphragm point and parallel registration of the muscle activity from m.deltoideus and m.serratus anterior.Results. …”
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Effects of Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Internet Sleep Hygiene Education on Sleep Quality and Executive Function Among Medical Students in Malaysia: Proto... by Vijandran Mariappan, Firdaus Mukhtar

“…This research is also the first large-scale exploring the relationship between health status and CBT-mediated sleep improvement among medical students. Trial RegistrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12624000243516; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?…”
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