Adjacent, distal, or combination of point-selective effects of acupuncture on temporomandibular joint disorders: A randomized, single-blind, assessor-blind controlled trial by Kyung-Won Kang, Woo-Young Kim, Tae-Hun Kim, Byung-Cheul Shin, So-Young Jung, Ae-Ran Kim, Sun-Mi Choi

“…Methods: Forty-two participants were randomly allocated to three groups: an adjacent point selection group (Trt, n = 14), a distant point selection group (Con1, n = 14), or a combination group (Con2, n = 14). …”
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Sensory Diet Program Through In-Person and Tele-Occupationa Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Simin Dehghani, Marzieh Pashmdarfard, Zahra Pashazadeh Azari, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Sima Dehghani, Navid Mirzakhani Araghi

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Game-based visual feedback-guided dynamic balance training versus conventional training in patients with hemiplegia: a pilot randomized controlled trial by Yan Xu, Jiadong Ni, Yajing Yang, Jiajia Yao, Lianhui Fu, Cong Xu

“…Design: Single-blind, pilot randomized controlled trial. Patients: Fifty-three patients with hemiplegia exhibiting balance dysfunction at ≥  1 month were enrolled. …”
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The REGENERATE Study: A Non-Randomized Feasibility Study of an Intervention to REduce anticholinerGic burdEN in oldER pATiEnts by Athagran Nakham, Christine Bond, Moira Cruickshank, Rumana Newlands, Phyo Kyaw Myint

“…Patients completed surveys at baseline and 6 and 12 weeks post-intervention. A purposive sample of patients and healthcare professionals was interviewed. …”
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Symptomatic and cognitive effects of D-amino acid oxidase inhibitors in patients with schizophrenia: a meta-analysis of double-blind randomized controlled trials by Chun-Hung Chang, Yu-Der Hsia, Wen-Chun Liu, Jia-Hau Lee, Chieh-Hsin Lin, Hsien-Yuan Lane

“…Further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these results.…”
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Evaluation of adverse events and comorbidity exacerbation following the COVID-19 booster dose: A national survey among randomly-selected booster recipients. by Dvora Frankenthal, Miri Zatlawi, Ziv Karni-Efrati, Lital Keinan-Boker, Aharona Glatman-Freedman, Michal Bromberg

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Comparing the immediate effects of knee bracing V/S patellar taping on ground reaction force in chronic knee Osteoarthrosis: A randomized clinical trial by Sakshi Kawale, Aishwarya Nitin Sonwane, Jeyaganesh Vellaisamy, Anupama Pathak, M. Premkumar

“…However, the limitations, including a small sample size and short-term analysis, must be considered. …”
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Comparative efficacy of prophylactic anticonvulsant drugs following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Bo-Cyuan Wang, Hsiao-Yean Chiu, Hui-Tzung Luh, Chia-Jou Lin, Shu-Hua Hsieh, Ting-Jhen Chen, Chia-Rung Wu, Pin-Yuan Chen

“…Network meta-analysis using multivariate random effects and a frequentist framework was adopted for data analysis. …”
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Assessment of education program based on the salutogenic theory on fear of childbirth and choice of birth method among nulliparous women: A randomized controlled trial by Safieh Kananikandeh, Farkhondeh Amin Shokravi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Shayesteh Jahanfar

“…The analysis involved independent sample t-tests, ANCOVA, repeated measures tests, chi-square tests, Cochran's Q tests, and SPSS 27 software. …”
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Obesity has causal effects on chronic hepatitis B but CHB has no causal effect on obesity: evidence from a Mendelian randomization study by Xue-cheng Tong, Kai Liu, Ze-yu Huang, Xiu-jun Zhang, Yuan Xue

“…We aimed to explore the potential causal relationship between obesity/NAFLD and CHB. Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses were conducted to assess the causal role of obesity on CHB. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Botulinum Toxin in Treating Overactive Bladder in the Elderly: A Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yu-Hsuan Chen, Jen-Hao Kuo, Yen-Ta Huang, Pei-Chun Lai, Yin-Chien Ou, Yu-Ching Lin

“…Trial sequential analysis confirmed a sufficient sample size and statistical power. In conclusion, while BoNT-A effectively manages OAB in the elderly, careful post-injection monitoring is warranted due to its potential risks.…”
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The NExT trial: Protocol for a two-phase randomized controlled trial testing transcranial magnetic stimulation to augment exposure therapy for youth with OCD by Christine Conelea, Claire Breitenfeldt, Alixandra Wilens, Linda Carpenter, Benjamin Greenberg, Jennifer Herren, Suma Jacob, Charles Lewis, Nicole McLaughlin, Bryon A. Mueller, Steve Nelson, Erin O’Connor, Giulia Righi, Alik S. Widge, Mark Fiecas, Kristen Benito

“…Phase 2 (N = 60) will compare the selected TMS regimen vs. sham in a new sample. Discussion This trial is the first to test TMS augmentation of ERP in youth with OCD. …”
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Genetically proxied therapeutic effect of antihypertensive drug use, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer’s risk: a drug-target Mendelian randomization study by Chunxiao Dang, Ruohan Wang, Yunzhen Shi, Pengfei Liu, Xiaofeng Wang, Jinxing Liu, Xiao Yu, Dongxu Jin, Qing Ma

“…Objective Our study aims to investigate the causal relationship between genetic proxies for antihypertensive drugs and breast and ovarian cancers using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. Methods Analyses were primarily conducted using the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, with heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy tests, as well as sensitivity analysis, to assess the robustness of the results and the strength of the causal relationship. …”
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The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on lenght of stay and pain relief in pediatric appendectomy: a pilot non-randomized time-controlled clinical trial by Roberto Lo Piccolo, Roberto Lo Piccolo, Michele Maria Cantagalli, Tommaso Ferroni, Florinda Fracchiolla, Antonino Morabito, Antonino Morabito

“…Although not statistically significant due to the small sample size, the clinical relevance of these findings supports further investigation through larger, randomized trials.…”
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Improvement of Motor Imagination and Manual Ability Through Virtual Reality and Selective and Nonselective Functional Electrical Stimulation: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Montserrat Santamaría-Vázquez, J Hilario Ortiz-Huerta, Aitor Martín-Odriozola, Olalla Saiz-Vazquez

“…As of July 2024, we had enrolled 100% of the sample (N=80 students). We plan to publish the study findings by the end of 2024. …”
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Efficacy of heparin–vancomycin–amikacin combination lock in preventing catheter-related infections in haemodialysis patients: a double-blind randomized clinical trial by A.A. Arabzadeh, M. Iranikia, F. Pourfarzi, B. Shahrami, S. M Kebar

“…Methods: This single-centre, double-blind randomized clinical trial involved 60 haemodialysis patients with tunnelled CVCs. …”
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The effect of educational intervention based on the mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitude, and practice on microplastics and health: study protocol for a randomized con... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…The sample size was calculated using G*Power software to ensure sufficient power (80%) with an alpha level of 0.05, factoring in a 15% dropout rate. …”
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Assessing the Efficacy of the INTELLECT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mobile App for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among At-Risk Japanese Employees: Randomized Controlled Trial by Kengo Yokomitsu, Riki Oimatsu, Sean Han Yang Toh, Oliver Sündermann

“…MethodA total of 123 full-time Japanese employees were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (INTELLECT), where they engaged with self-help CBT features, or to a control group receiving no treatment. …”
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The effect of resistant dextrin on glucose regulation markers in patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Mohammad Rudiansyah, Dina Akeel Salman, Hardik Doshi, Renuka Jyothi S., Debasish Shit, Swati Sharma, Mehran Nouri

“…However, it is crucial to conduct more clinical studies with adequate sample sizes and rigorous methodologies to develop evidence-based treatment guidelines.…”
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Walking Exercise and Its Effect on Functional Capacity and Productivity in Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Indra Gilang Pamungkas, Tuti Herawati, Prima Agustia Nova

“…The sample size was 42 respondents, who were divided into the intervention and control groups. …”
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