Effects of the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) program on the health behaviours of older adults residing in social housing: secondary outcomes of a cluster-randomized... by Jasdeep Brar, Leena AlShenaiber, Jasmine Dzerounian, Melissa Pirrie, Ricardo Angeles, Francine Marzanek, Gina Agarwal

“…Methods An open-label, pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial with parallel intervention and control groups was conducted for one-year within 30 social housing buildings in Ontario, Canada. …”
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Generation Victoria (GenV): protocol for a longitudinal birth cohort of Victorian children and their parents by Elizabeth K. Hughes, William Siero, Alisha Gülenç, Susan A. Clifford, Tony Frugier, Simon M. Hall, Jatender Mohal, Kathryn North, Natasha Zaritski, Sharon Goldfeld, Richard Saffery, Melissa Wake

“…Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05394363; retrospectively registered 23 May 2022 (8 months into recruitment).…”
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A pilot study of a gratitude journaling intervention to enhance spiritual well-being and exercise self-efficacy in Black breast cancer survivors by Lakeshia Cousin, Dejana Braithwaite, Stephen Anton, Zhongyue Zhang, Ji-Hyun Lee, Christiaan Leewenburgh, Debra Lyon

“…Methods This pilot study employed a two-group, parallel random-assignment experimental design to compare a gratitude journaling intervention with a general memory journaling control group. …”
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The effect of home-based behavioural weight loss combined with pelvic floor muscle training in women seeking weight loss combined with stress urinary incontinence: protocol for a r... by Wei Chen, ZhiJing Sun, Zhao Tian, Xiuqi Wang, Linru Fu, Zhe Du, Tangdi Lin

“…All results from the study will be submitted to international journals and international conferences.Trial registration number This trial has been registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2400084015).…”
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HOMESIDE: home-based family caregiver-delivered music and reading interventions for people living with dementia: protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Sabine Braat, Felicity Anne Baker, Imogen Clark, Young-Eun Claire Lee, Thomas Wosch, Helen Odell-Miller, Nicola Lautenschlager, Jodie Bloska, Anna Bukowska, Ming H Hsu, Tone Kvamme, Agnieszka Smrokowska-Reichmann, Karette A Stensaeth

“…Results will be presented at national and international conferences and published in scientific journals and disseminated to consumer and caregiver representatives and the community.Trial registration numbers ACTRN12618001799246p; NCT03907748…”
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Evaluation of a Maternal Behavior Change Communication (MBCC) dental public health intervention on pregnant women to prevent early childhood caries in their infants: a study protoc... by Arun M. Xavier, Balagopal Varma R, Radhamany K, Chandrashekar Janakiram, Nigel King, Sherene Alexander, Kavita Rai

“…Methods The study is conducted as a randomized controlled trial (3-arm parallel design) reto assess the ability of an MBCC intervention to develop and strengthen the maternal-fetal/infant bond and encourage awareness and understanding of good oral health, behavior, and practices among expecting mothers and their newborn infants to prevent ECC. …”
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Statistical analysis plan for the Petal trial: the effects of parental touch on relieving acute procedural pain in neonates [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 4 approved with res... by Luke Baxter, Rebeccah Slater, Caroline Hartley, Aomesh Bhatt, Annalisa G.V. Hauck, Simon Marchant, Maria M. Cobo, Marianne van der Vaart, Ravi Poorun

“…This SAP is thus likely to be of interest to those in academia, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04901611, 25/05/2021; ISRCTN: ISRCTN14135962, 23/08/2021).…”
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Outcomes from the Victorian Healthy Homes Program: a randomised control trial of home energy upgrades by Dan Liu, Stephen Goodall, Rosalie Viney, Brendan Mulhern, Scott Kelly, Margaret Campbell, Katie Page, Toby Cumming, Thomas Longden, Patricia Kenny, Lutfun Hossain, Kerryn Wilmot, Kees van Gool, Matthew Soeberg, Yo Han Kim, Jay Falletta, Phil Haywood, Deepu Krishnan

“…Objectives The Victorian Healthy Homes Program investigated the impact of thermal home upgrades on energy and health outcomes in vulnerable, older individuals over winter in Victoria, Australia.Design A staggered parallel-group randomised control trial design of 984 (764 per protocol (PP)) vulnerable households and 1313 (1015 PP) individuals. …”
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The PLUS study: efficacy of triclosan coated suture (VicrylPlus®) to reduce infection in primary suture of childbirth related perineal tears - a randomized controlled trial by K. Sonnichsen, P-E. Isberg, J. Elers, M. Zaigham, Nana Wiberg

“…Methods The PLUS study was a single-center, single-blinded, adaptive parallel-group randomized trial conducted at Lund University Hospital, Sweden. …”
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Effectiveness of app-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on preventing major depressive disorder in youth with insomnia and subclinical depression: A randomized clinica... by Si-Jing Chen, Jian-Yu Que, Ngan Yin Chan, Le Shi, Shirley Xin Li, Joey Wing Yan Chan, Weizhen Huang, Chris Xie Chen, Chi Ching Tsang, Yuen Lam Ho, Charles M Morin, Ji-Hui Zhang, Lin Lu, Yun Kwok Wing

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This was a randomized, assessor-blind, parallel group-controlled trial in Chinese youth (aged 15-25 years) with insomnia disorder and subclinical depressive symptoms. …”
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‘Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation’ for prevention of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing major surgery: a study protocol for a multicentre, participant-blin... by Jun Zhang, Xin Yu, Gang Chen, Yu Li, Qi-Hong Shen, Xinru Lin, Tieshuai Liu, Yunyun Yu, Keqin Song

“…The results will be submitted for publication in a refereed journal.Trial registration number ChiCTR2400081078.…”
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Efficacy and Acceptability of a Mobile App for Monitoring the Clinical Status of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Receiving Home Oxygen Therapy: Randomized Contr... by Anisbed Naranjo-Rojas, Luis Ángel Perula-de Torres, Freiser Eccehomo Cruz-Mosquera, Guillermo Molina-Recio

“…In addition, the app is highly accepted by users, promotes self-care, and fosters patient confidence in managing their own condition. Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials NCT04820790; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04820790 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR2-https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01450-8…”
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Pharmacist and Homeless Outreach Engagement and Non-medical Independent prescribing Rx (PHOENIx): a study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial by Vibhu Paudyal, Frances Mair, Kate Stock, Andrew McPherson, Andrea E Williamson, Richard Lowrie, Donogh Maguire, Steven Ross, Clare Duncan, Cian Lombard, Fiona Hughes, Jane Moir, Ailsa Scott, Frank Reilly, Laura Sills, David Brannan, Rebekah Ramage, Becky Blair, Natalia Farmer, George Provan, Jenni Hislop

“…Results will be made available to PEH, the study funders and other researchers.Trial registration number ISRCTN10585019.…”
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Occupational therapy and registered dietitian services to reduce fall risk among home delivered meal clients: a randomized controlled feasibility trial by Lisa A. Juckett, Shivam Joshi, J. Madison Hyer, Govind Hariharan, Kali S. Thomas, Tejeswini Siva Sathya, Mequeil L. Howard, Leah E. Bunck, Melinda L. Rowe, Andrea Devier, Kelly Parrett, LifeCare Alliance SixtyPLUS Team

“…Methods A four-arm, parallel-group feasibility RCT was conducted with one home delivered meal agency in the Midwest United States. …”
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Comparison of a polyvinyl chloride tube with a wire-reinforced tube for tracheal intubation through the SaCoVLM video laryngeal mask airway: protocol for a randomised controlled st... by Min Zhang, Lina Chen, Weiwei Wang, Yuelan Wang, Zhongquan Gao, Yongle Guo, Xiaojun Gao, Meng Jie Liu, Xiaoning Zhang, Yongtao Sun

“…The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and at conferences or congresses.Trial registration number NCT05338827.…”
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Modified minimally invasive surgical technique plus Bio-Oss Collagen for regenerative therapy of isolated interdental intrabony defects: study protocol for a randomised controlled... by Ye Han, Churen Zhang, Haidong Zhang, Zhaoguo Yue, Lili Miao, Kaining Liu, Jianxia Hou

“…Additionally, we will disseminate the results through scientific dental journals.Trial registration number ChiCTR-2000030851.Protocol version Protocol Version 4, 14 July 2020.…”
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Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise Yijinjing on Disability and Muscle Strength Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Lei Guo, Cheng Wang, Xue Bai, Yukui Tian, Mengni Shi, Min Fang, Jing Xian Li, Qingguang Zhu, Junchang Liu

“…MethodsThis is a 2-arm, parallel-design, assessor-blinded, and analyst-blinded randomized controlled trial. …”
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Effect of motivational interviewing to promote advance care planning among palliative care patients in ambulatory care setting: a randomized controlled trial by Helen Yue-Lai Chan, Doris Yin-Ping Leung, Po-Tin Lam, Polly Po-Shan Ko, Raymond Wai-Man Lam, Kin-Sang Chan

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of an advance care planning program adopting motivational interviewing among palliative care patients. Methods A two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial was conducted between January 2018 and December 2019 in the palliative care clinics of two hospitals. …”
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Messenger App–Based Information Provision for Promoting Social Participation to Enhance Well-Being Among Community-Dwelling Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial by Atsushi Nakagomi, Noriyuki Abe, Yu-Ru Chen, Kazushige Ide, Shuhei Kobayashi, Masamichi Hanazato, Katsunori Kondo

“…The findings underscore the need for more intensive intervention in future studies to harness the potential of digital interventions. Trial RegistrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry UMIN000049047; https://tinyurl.com/2zzrrae8…”
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Serelaxin as a potential treatment for renal dysfunction in cirrhosis: Preclinical evaluation and results of a randomized phase 2 trial. by Victoria K Snowdon, Neil J Lachlan, Anna M Hoy, Patrick W F Hadoke, Scott I Semple, Dilip Patel, Will Mungall, Timothy J Kendall, Adrian Thomson, Ross J Lennen, Maurits A Jansen, Carmel M Moran, Antonella Pellicoro, Prakash Ramachandran, Isaac Shaw, Rebecca L Aucott, Thomas Severin, Rajnish Saini, Judy Pak, Denise Yates, Neelesh Dongre, Jeremy S Duffield, David J Webb, John P Iredale, Peter C Hayes, Jonathan A Fallowfield

“…We then set out to further explore and validate our hypothesis in a phase 2 randomized open-label parallel-group study in male and female patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis and portal hypertension. …”
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