Comparison of a preventive or curative strategy of fluid removal on the weaning of mechanical ventilation: a study protocol for a multicentre randomised open-label parallel-group t... by Vincent Labbe, Gwenaël Prat, Guylaine Labro, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Jean-Paul Mira, Martin Dres, Armand Mekontso Dessap, François Beloncle, Laurent Guérin, Candice Estellat, Arnaud Galbois, Jean-Luc Baudel, Julien Cousty, Jordane Lebut

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A parallel-group controlled clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of self-family-environment empowerment diet management intervention in improving outcomes for pregnant women wit... by Ji Jing, Yina Liu

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Impact of combined art-based intervention on functional connectivity of multiple brain networks in older adults along the cognitive continuum: result from a parallel randomised con... by Yuan-Jiao Yan, Rong Lin, Yu-Ting Luo, Chen-Shan Huang, Wen-Chao Cai, Jia-Wei Su, Sheng-Mei Lin, Mo-Jun Lin, Hong Li

“…Thus, we aimed to investigate the impact of a CAI programme in older adults along the cognitive continuum and to understand its mechanism. Methods This parallel-arm randomised controlled trial was conducted between April 2021 and January 2023. …”
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Efficacy and safety of lobeglitazone monotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus over 24-weeks: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo controlle... by Sin Gon Kim, Doo Man Kim, Jeong-Taek Woo, Hak Chul Jang, Choon Hee Chung, Kyung Soo Ko, Jeong Hyun Park, Yong Soo Park, Sang Jin Kim, Dong Seop Choi

“…<h4>Research design and methods</h4>In this 24-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo controlled study, 173 patients were randomly assigned (a 2∶1 ratio) to lobeglitazone 0.5 mg (n=115) or matching placebo (n=58) orally once daily. …”
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Role of the collagen scaffold in preventing intrauterine adhesion from recurrence after adhesiolysis: protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled, parallel-group, open-label... by Hui Zhu, Biyun Xu, Huiyan Wang, Taishun Li, Yali Hu

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Effectiveness of the virtual group counselling based on health literacy on empowerment and self-care of Iranian pregnant women: a study protocol for an exploratory parallel group r... by Zahra Rezaee, Fatemeh Bakouei, Hajar Adib-Rad, Soraya Khafri, Zeinab Gholamnia-Shirvani, Farzaneh Khorsand

“…The study findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publication and scientific conferences.Trial registration This trial is prospectively registered on 4 April 2024 at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20221109056451N1).…”
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Treating sleep problems in young people at ultra-high-risk of psychosis: study protocol for a single-blind parallel group randomised controlled feasibility trial (SleepWell) by Apostolos Tsiachristas, Daniel Freeman, Thomas Kabir, Felicity Waite, Louise Johns, Jill Mollison, Ariane Petit, Emma Černis, Daniel Maughan

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Self-directed arm-crank exercise to improve volitional control of the trunk in patients with subacute spinal cord injury: a multicentre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial... by Tom E Nightingale, Joan L Duda, Shin-Yi Chiou, Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, Zubair Ahmed, Maria del Rocio Hidalgo Mas, Joshua Kearney, Vicki Middleton, Chuang-Yuan Chiu

“…Finally, results will be disseminated to the SCI community.Trial registration number ISRCTN17247972…”
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Does intermittent nutrition enterally normalise hormonal and metabolic responses to feeding in critically ill adults? A protocol for the DINE-Normal proof-of-concept randomised par... by Paul White, Matt Thomas, Javier T Gonzalez, Aravind V Ramesh, Anthony E Pickering, Danielle Milne, Borislava Borislavova, Clodagh Emer Beattie, Harry A Smith, Michael Ambler, Kati Hayes, James A Betts

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Le vocabulaire militaire dans le corpus français-slovène FraSloK by Adriana Mezeg

“… Le présent article se propose d’étudier l’usage du vocabulaire militaire dans le corpus parallèle français-slovène FraSloK, qui contient des textes publiés entre 1995 et 2009. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring compared with conventional monitoring in enhancing surgical outcomes for patients with diabetes: protocol for a multice... by Han Cao, Yi Duan, Huan Zhang, Lin Ding, Lan Yao, Yutong Wang, Zhifeng Gao

“…The primary trial results will be submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT06331923.…”
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Randomised controlled trial with parallel process evaluation and health economic analysis to evaluate a nutritional management intervention, OptiCALS, for patients with amyotrophic... by Simon Waterhouse, Chin Maguire, Vanessa Halliday, Cindy Cooper, Elizabeth Coates, Mike Bradburn, Pamela J Shaw, Ammar Al-Chalabi, Tracey Anne Young, Christopher J McDermott, Wendy Baird, Paul Norman, Janet Cade, Sean White, Daniel Beever, Gemma Hackney, Elaine Scott, David Alexander White, Arron Peace, Shamila Ditta, Jonathan Woodward, Naseeb Ezaydi, Haris Stavroulakis

“…We will publish the study findings in peer-reviewed academic journals and present at local, national and international conferences where possible.Trial registration number ISRCTN30588041.…”
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The Evolution of Pesticide Resistance: A Data‐Driven Case Study of Chlorantraniliprole Resistance in Chilo suppressalis and Other Lepidopteran Pests in China by Philip G. Madgwick, Russell Slater, Ricardo Kanitz

“…Some of the same mutations also drove the parallel evolution of chlorantraniliprole resistance in other lepidopteran pests. …”
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Parallel-group, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial of high-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation for emergency patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oed... by Apichaya Monsomboon, Onlak Ruangsomboon, Nattakarn Praphruetkit

“…The study results will be published in a peer-reviewed international journal and presented at national and international scientific conferences.Trial registration number TCTR20210413001.…”
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Intravenous ketamine for emergency department treatment of suicidal ideation in a paediatric population: protocol for a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-arm p... by Amy C Plint, Maala Bhatt, Nicholas Barrowman, Michael Schlegelmilch, Clare Gray

“…Participants will receive a results letter.Trial registration number NCT05468840.…”
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Web-based support for self-management strategies versus usual care for people with COPD in primary healthcare: a protocol for a randomised, 12-month, parallel-group pragmatic trial by André Nyberg, Tobias Stenlund, Sara Lundell, Karin Wadell

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Immunogenicity and immune persistence of Zagreb 2-1-1 regimen of rabies vaccine in Chinese healthy individuals: A randomized, parallel-controlled of homologous vaccine with differe... by Li Li, Jingyi Xu, Jiao Zhang, Fang Wang, Jianlin Cai, Liqing Yang, Zhenggang Zhu, Yunhua Bai, Bin Jia, Jianxin Ma, Nianmin Shi, Shuping Li

“…Rabies vaccine injected by Zagreb 2-1-1 regimen can produce neutralizing antibody fastly and perdurably.Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov #NCT01821911and NCT01827917…”
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Effects of nutrition education, physical activity and motivational interviewing interventions on metabolic syndrome among females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Ug... by David Lubogo, Henry Wamani, Roy William Mayega, Christopher Garimoi Orach

“…Methods We conducted a randomised parallel-group trial involving 120 females aged 15–49 years with MetS in Wakiso district, central Uganda. …”
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Community intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease in Chicago (CIRCL-Chicago): protocol for a type 3 hybrid effectiveness-implementation study using a parallel cluster-randomi... by Justin D. Smith, Allison J. Carroll, Yacob G. Tedla, Olutobi A. Sanuade, James L. Merle, Jennifer Heinrich, Jenn Bannon, Emily M. Abramsohn, Faraz S. Ahmad, Danielle Lazar, Stacy Tessler Lindau, Megan C. McHugh, Rasha Khatib, Ramona Donovan, Elizabeth A. Pinkerton, Linda L. Rosul, Theresa L. Walunas, Ricky Watson, Tejashri Ganbote, Namratha Kandula, Quentin R. Youmans, Paris Davis, Abel N. Kho

“…The study employs a type 3 hybrid effectiveness-implementation approach with a parallel cluster-randomized trial. Sixteen clinics will be randomized to implement a community-adapted Kaiser bundle with or without practice facilitation. …”
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Effects of 8-week Theracurmin Super (TS-P1; curcumin) supplementation on exercise-induced oxidative stress: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial by Xinxing Li, Dae Young Kim, Yunho Sung, Donghyun Kim, Seohyun Ahn, Hyejung Shin, Nur Afiqah Binti Zulkifli, Ji-won Seo, Shu Jiang, Parivash Jamrasi, SoYoung Ahn, Jun Hyun Bae, HeeKyung Yeo, Hayoung Park, Wook Song

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