Effectiveness of electroacupuncture for the treatment of refractory overactive bladder disease in women: study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Shuo Zhang, Yulong Ding, Yuan Ji, Huai-Yu Wang, Hong-Chao Zhao

“…The results will be disseminated through presentations at scientific conferences and peer-reviewed publications.Trial registration number ChiCTR2400081448.…”
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A graded personalized exercise program’s effect on muscle and body fat: randomized controlled trial by Jung Yeon Son, Jiyun Jung, Jung Eun Son, Sang Gyu Park, Eo Jin Park, Junga Lee, Seung Don Yoo

“…Participants We enrolled 71 middle-aged adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s (approximately 20 participants per age group) in a parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Intervention Participants were assigned using age-stratified randomization to a treatment or control group. …”
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Long-term pulse wave velocity outcomes with aerobic and resistance training in kidney transplant recipients - A pilot randomised controlled trial. by Ellen M O'Connor, Pelagia Koufaki, Thomas H Mercer, Herolin Lindup, Eilish Nugent, David Goldsmith, Iain C Macdougall, Sharlene A Greenwood

“…<h4>Method</h4>Single-blind, bi-centre randomised controlled parallel trial. 42 out of 60 participants completed a 9-month follow-up assessment (Aerobic training = 12, Resistance training = 10 and usual care = 20). …”
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Does cranberry extract reduce antibiotic use for symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (CUTI)? A feasibility randomised trial by Anne-Marie Boylan, Alastair D Hay, Michael Moore, Carl Heneghan, Julie Allen, Nicola Williams, Christopher C Butler, Oghenekome Gbinigie

“…There were no serious adverse events.Conclusions It appears feasible to conduct a randomised trial of the use of cranberry extract in the treatment of acute, uncomplicated UTI in general practice.Trial registration number ISRCTN Registry (ID: 10399299).…”
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Moxibustion as adjuvant therapy for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xin Zhang, Ning Li, Lu Liu, Leixiao Zhang, Lingyun Lu, Qian Wen, Jianqin Lv, Xijie Yu

“…The results are expected to be published in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number ChiCTR2100053953.…”
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Investigating a new tablet-based telerehabilitation app in patients with aphasia: a randomised, controlled, evaluator-blinded, multicentre trial protocol by Prabitha Urwyler, Arif Sinan Uslu, Stephan M Gerber, Nadine Schmidt, Carina Röthlisberger, Patric Wyss, Tim Vanbellingen, Sandra Schaller, Corina Wyss, Monica Koenig-Bruhin, Thomas Nyffeler, René Müri, Tobias Nef

“…Results will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT03228264.…”
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Effect of a tailored multidimensional intervention on the care burden among family caregivers of stroke survivors: a randomised controlled trial by Michiko Moriyama, Mahmoud Ahmed Elsheikh, Md Moshiur Rahman, Mayumi Kako, Ahmed Hashem El-Monshed, Mohamed Zoromba, Hamada Zehry, Maha Hazem Khalil, Mostafa Amr, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany

“…Nevertheless, the improvement in the psychological and social domains may have been attributed to our intervention.Trial registration number NCT04211662.…”
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Reduced dengue incidence following city-wide wMel Wolbachia mosquito releases throughout three Colombian cities: Interrupted time series analysis and a prospective case-control stu... by Ivan Dario Velez, Stephanie K Tanamas, Maria Patricia Arbelaez, Simon C Kutcher, Sandra L Duque, Alexander Uribe, Lina Zuluaga, Luis Martínez, Ana Cristina Patiño, Jovany Barajas, Estefanía Muñoz, Maria Camila Mejia Torres, Sandra Uribe, Sandra Porras, Rita Almanza, Henry Pulido, Scott L O'Neill, Eduardo Santacruz-Sanmartin, Sandra Gonzalez, Peter A Ryan, Jai A Denton, Nicholas P Jewell, Suzanne M Dufault, Cameron P Simmons, Katherine L Anders

“…The impact of the Wolbachia intervention on dengue incidence was evaluated in two parallel studies. A quasi-experimental study using interrupted time series analysis showed notified dengue case incidence was reduced by 95% in Bello and Medellín and 97% in Itagüí, following establishment of wMel at ≥60% prevalence, compared to the pre-intervention period and after adjusting for seasonal trends. …”
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Randomised controlled trial comparing intraoperative cell salvage and autotransfusion with standard care in the treatment of hip fractures: a protocol for the WHITE 9 study by Mike Murphy, Nicholas Parsons, James Mason, Juul Achten, Duncan Appelbe, Edward Dickenson, Damian Griffin, Katy Mironov, Matthew Wyse, Amrita Athwal, Xavier Luke Griffin, Heather O'Connor

“…Results will be disseminated in lay form to participants and the public.Trial registration number ISRCTN15945622.…”
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Effectiveness of a distance-learning vs standard training in the integrated management of childhood illnesses: a cluster randomized controlled trial by Saidul Abrar, Assad Hafeez, Sana Rahim, Suhail A. R. Doi, Muhammad Naseem Khan

“…Methods This cluster randomized controlled trial with a 1:1 parallel design was conducted at 26 Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Pakistan. …”
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Impact of family-oriented gamification on self-management of people with multiple sclerosis: a mixed-methods study protocol by Arezoo Rasti, Leily Zare, Nahid Dehghan nayeri, Fatemeh Bahramnezhad

“…Dissemination of findings will occur at the local, national and international levels.Trial registration number IRCT20240116060708N1.…”
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Integrative anticoagulation of nafamostat mesylate in double plasma molecular adsorption system plus sequential half-dose plasmapheresis for patients with liver failure: a randomis... by Lang Bai, Ling Zhang, Fang Wang, Yingying Yang, Juan Liao, Zhiwen Chen, Xiankun Sun

“…The results will be presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number ChiCTR2200064725.…”
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Protocol for the RoboSling Trial: A Randomised Study Assessing Urinary Continence Following Robotic Radical Prostatectomy with or without an Intraoperative Retropubic Vascularised... by Amandeep Virk, Patrick-Julien Treacy, Wenjie Zhong, Stuart Robert Jackson, Nariman Ahmadi, Nicola Nadia Jeffery, Lewis Chan, Paul Sved, Arthur Vasilaras, Ruban Thanigasalam, Scott Leslie

“…A prospective assessment of early and late post-operative continence following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with and without a RoboSling procedure will be performed in a two-group, 1:1, parallel, randomized controlled trial. Four surgeons will take part in the study, all of whom are beyond their learning curve. …”
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Reinforcement of Peer-Coaching and Clinical Audit to improve Implementation of the Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases (PEN) in Nepal: A Pilot Implementation Study Metho... by Dipanker Prajapati, Sujata Sapkota, Punya Shori Suwal, Anu Aryal, Rashmi Maharjan, Sudip Ale Magar, Kamala Rana Magar, Kabita Poudel, Prajjwal Pyakurel, Abhinav Vaidya, Archana Shrestha

“…The intervention assignment followed a non-blinded, two-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial design with a 1:1 allocation ratio. …”
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Statistical and health economic analysis plan for a secure care hospital evaluation of manualised (interpersonal) art-psychotherapy: the SCHEMA randomized controlled trial by Jennifer Condie, Matthew Franklin, Katie Aafjes-van Doorn, Paula Foscarini-Craggs, Iain McKinnon, Toni Leigh Harrison, Arman Iranpour, Ania Zubala, Sophie Rose, Elizabeth Randell, Rachel McNamara, Muhammad Riaz, Simon Hackett

“…Methods A multicentre, two-arm, parallel-group, single blind individually randomised controlled trial with 150 adults within NHS secure care who have borderline to mild/moderate intellectual disability. …”
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Effectiveness of digital platform in reducing unintentional medication discrepancies at transition of care from hospital discharge to primary healthcare settings: a randomised cont... by Yen Yen Phang, Jew Win Kuan, Ai Ling Oh, Chuo Yew Ting, Nor Anizah Osman, Stephen Moses

“…Methods This two-arm, parallel, non-blinded, randomised controlled trial was conducted at four public hospitals and ten public PHCs in Sarawak, Malaysia, from May 2023 to July 2024. …”
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The Efficacy and Brain Network Mechanism of Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol for Randomized Controlled Neuroimaging Trial by Sun YY, Wang ML, Zhao RH, Hao MY, Song S, Zhou Y, Zhang N

“…Therefore, this study uses KOA as the research vehicle, focuses on the abnormal connectivity patterns of brain functional networks, and integrates clinical pain assessments to thoroughly investigate the central mechanisms of acupuncture therapeutic effects on KOA.Patients and Methods: In this parallel, randomized, sham-controlled neuroimaging trial, 60 KOA patients will be randomly divided into the acupuncture group and sham acupuncture group in a 1:1 ratio, treated three times weekly for a total of 12 sessions. …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation combined with rehabilitation exercise on pain, physical function, and radiographic changes in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized contr... by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This protocol outlines a parallel-group, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. …”
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Online Peer Support for Long-Term Conditions: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Grace Lavelle, Hannah Grace Jones, Ewan Carr, Elly Aylwin-Foster, Vanessa Lawrence, Alan Simpson, Matthew Hotopf

“…MethodsA mixed methods, 2-arm, parallel-group, unblinded randomized controlled feasibility trial will be conducted nationally across the United Kingdom. …”
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Does the Brazilian version of the strengthening families program (Familias Fortes) reduce adolescent substance use and change parental behavior? Evidence from a 2-year follow-up st... by Zila M. Sanchez, Sheila C. Caetano, Patrícia P. O. Galvão, Fabiane A. Gubert, Lidiane N. Rebouças, Luis Eduardo Soares-Santos, Juliana Y. Valente

“…This study aims to evaluate the 12- and 24-month follow-ups of the FF-BR 10–14, focusing on parental outcomes and substance use prevention. Methods This is a parallel-cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 1610 participants (805 adolescents aged 10–14 and 805 caregivers). …”
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