Effect of mobile phone text message reminders on improving completeness and timeliness of routine childhood vaccinations in North-West, Ethiopia: a study protocol for randomised co... by Zeleke Abebaw Mekonnen, Binyam Tilahun, Kassahun Alemu, Martin Were

“…The scientific findings of the trial will also be published in reputable journals.Trial registration number PACTR201901533237287.…”
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Conservative endometrioma surgery: The combined technique versus CO2-laser vaporization only (BLAST: Belgium LAser STudy): Clinical protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled... by Celine Bafort, Sharon Lie Fong, Steffen Fieuws, Brecht Geysenbergh, Michelle Nisolle, Jean-Luc Squifflet, Linda Tebache, Christine Wyns, Christel Meuleman, Carla Tomassetti

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This is a multicenter, non-blinded, RCT with parallel groups (group 1 (combined technique) versus group 2 (CO2 laser vaporization only)) and allocation 1:1. …”
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Evaluation of the PPAR-γ Agonist Pioglitazone in Mild Asthma: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. by J R Anderson, K Mortimer, L Pang, K M Smith, H Bailey, D B Hodgson, D E Shaw, A J Knox, T W Harrison

“…To determine whether pioglitazone improves measures of asthma control and airway inflammation, we performed a single-center randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial.<h4>Methods</h4>Sixty-eight participants with mild asthma were randomized to 12 weeks pioglitazone (30 mg for 4 weeks, then 45 mg for 8 weeks) or placebo. …”
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Effectiveness of couple-based violence prevention education in reducing intimate partner violence during pregnancy in rural Ethiopia: A cluster randomized controlled trial. by Zeleke Dutamo Agde, Jeanette H Magnus, Nega Assefa, Muluemebet Abera Wordofa

“…<h4>Method</h4>A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted using a two-arm parallel group design. The 16 clusters were randomly allocated into 8 intervention groups and 8 control groups. …”
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Effect of Xylitol and Fluoride Varnish on Biofilm and Saliva in Orthodontic Patients: A Triple‐Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Neda Babanouri, Sarina Sahmeddini, Setayesh Khadang, Abdollah Bazargani

“…Materials and Methods A single‐center, four‐arm, parallel‐group, triple‐blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted. …”
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Krill Oil Improves Mild Knee Joint Pain: A Randomized Control Trial. by Yoshio Suzuki, Minoru Fukushima, Keishoku Sakuraba, Keisuke Sawaki, Kazuaki Sekigawa

“…<h4>Design</h4>A randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial of fifty adults (38-85 years old) with mild knee pain attending the Fukushima Orthopedic Clinic (Tochigi, Japan) between September 2014 and March 2015.…”
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BENEFITS OF VOLUMETRIC COMPRESSION OSCILLOMETRY FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by L. V. Shpak, E. S. Galoshina

“…In AH patients, all AH phenotypes, vascular and cardiac parameters were increasing, with a simultaneous reduction in vascular wall distensibility, in parallel with the AH progression from Stage 1 to Stage 3. …”
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Efficiency of a music-based intervention as an adjunct to the first noninvasive ventilation session in acute exacerbation of COPD: A randomized single-blind controlled trial protoc... by Imen Ben Saida, Dhekra Chebil, Wassim Jomaa, Marwa Zghidi, Khalil Attia, Mohamed Boussarsar

“…<h4>Methods</h4>It's a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, parallel-group trial. Critically ill COPD patients admitted for acute exacerbation and eligible for NIV will be included. …”
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Effectiveness of an mHealth Application for Physical Activity Promotion Among Thai Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Nanthawan Pomkai MA, Danusorn Potharin MA, Dyah Anantalia Widyastari PhD, Piyakrita Kaewpikul PhD, Nattaporn Nilwatta MA, Vanapol Chamsukhee MEng, Aunyarat Khanawapee MPH, Chutima Yousomboon MBA, Piyawat Katewongsa PhD

“…This study aims to examine the effectiveness of mHealth delivered through LINE application in improving physical activity of older adults. This was a parallel, two-arm, randomized controlled trial, single-blind allocation to experimental and control groups. …”
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Effect of tart cherry juice on risk of gout attacks: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Kirstie Louise Lamb, Anthony Lynn, Jean Russell, Margo E Barker

“…Results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT03621215.…”
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Short-Term Effects of Kefir-Fermented Milk Consumption on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Osteoporotic Patients. by Min-Yu Tu, Hsiao-Ling Chen, Yu-Tang Tung, Chao-Chih Kao, Fu-Chang Hu, Chuan-Mu Chen

“…In this pilot study, we concluded that kefir-fermented milk therapy was associated with short-term changes in turnover and greater 6-month increases in hip BMD among osteoporotic patients.<h4>Trial registration</h4>ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02361372.…”
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Protocol for visual-acoustic intervention with service delivery in-person and via telepractice (VISIT) non-inferiority trial for residual speech sound disorder by Tara McAllister, Jonathan L. Preston, Elaine R. Hitchcock, Nina R. Benway, Jennifer Hill

“…Methods/design This project, Visual-acoustic Intervention with Service delivery In-person and via Telepractice (VISIT), aims to treat 76 children in a parallel randomized controlled clinical trial in which children with RSSD will receive visual-acoustic biofeedback treatment either in person or via telepractice. …”
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Mortality level and predictors in a rural Ethiopian population: community based longitudinal study. by Berhe Weldearegawi, Mark Spigt, Yemane Berhane, Geertjan Dinant

“…The recent economic growth of Ethiopia and the parallel large scale healthcare investments make investigating mortality figures worthwhile.…”
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Pragmatic cluster randomised double-blind pilot and feasibility trial of an active behavioural physiotherapy intervention for acute non-specific neck pain: a mixed-methods protocol by Alison B Rushton, Taweewat Wiangkham

“…Qualitative findings from the physiotherapists supported the potential of the ABPI in a non-specific neck pain population.Methods and analysis Two phases: (1) Pragmatic cluster randomised double-blind, parallel 2-arm (ABPI vs standard physiotherapy intervention) pilot and feasibility trial to evaluate the procedures and feasibility of the ABPI for the management of acute non-specific neck pain. …”
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INcreasing Adolescent social and Community supporT (INACT): Pilot study protocol. by Daniel Hayes, Alexandra Burton, Feifei Bu, Neil Humphrey, Pamela Qualter, Emeline Han, Lou Sticpewich, Joely Wright, Jessica K Bone, Sophia Maguire, Lucas Caetano Gonzalez Umpierrez, Emily Stapley, Marc S Tibber, Daisy Fancourt

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This pilot study utilises a two-group (intervention vs. active control) parallel randomised design, with YP as the unit of randomisation. …”
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The Dialogue study: Protocol for a randomized clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of virtual reality-based psychotherapy plus treatment as usual versus treatment as usual for ea... by Nina K Hansen, Emma S Ries, Thomas Ward, Valentina Cardi, Anne B Christensen, Carsten Hjorthøj, Merete Nordentoft, Nadia Micali, Louise B Glenthøj

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The study is designed as a randomized parallel-group superiority clinical trial. A total of 96 patients with an eating disorder will be allocated to either seven sessions of virtual reality-based avatar intervention plus treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU. …”
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Effectiveness of meaning in life intervention programme in young and middle-aged cancer patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Yu Zhu, Hongwei Wan, Shuman Wang, Mimi Zheng, Wenjie Xu

“…The study results will be shared through peer-reviewed journals and conferences.Trial registration number Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2200060672.…”
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The protocol for developing health and disease prevention services: An exercise-based prediction model integrating genomic test results. by Yunsuk Choi, Hyunseok Jee

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This is a protocol for a 3-month, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial involving 500 participants, including 100 cancer patients undergoing treatment or rehabilitation and 300 non-cancer participants with elevated disease risk. …”
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Cognitive bias modification for interpretation (CBM-I) for post-traumatic stress disorder: study protocol of an app-based randomised controlled trial by Julia Kroener, Alexander Greiner, Zrinka Sosic-Vasic

“…Scientific findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals informing future clinical studies, which focus on the reduction of PTSD-related symptoms using CBM.Trial registration number German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00030285; https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00030285).…”
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Aortic aneurysm sac filling with AneuFix injectable polymer during endovascular aneurysm repair: feasibility and safety trial study protocol by Michael J Jacobs, Arjan W J Hoksbergen, Rutger J Lely, Stefan P M Smorenburg

“…Results will be shared at (inter)national conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT04307992.…”
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