Diabetes management intervention studies: lessons learned from two studies
ConclusionThere are several aspects to consider in medical device studies when using interventions that rely on changes in behavior to achieve an effective implementation and significant study results. Improvements in the control group may reduce effect sizes and limit statistical significance; therefore, alternatives to the traditional randomized controlled trials may be considered. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - January 18, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
A study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial on mindfulness-based stress reduction: studying effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction and an additional organisational health intervention on mental health and work-related perceptions of teachers in Dutch secondary vocational schools
DiscussionThe proposed study aims to provide insight into (1) the short-term and long-term effects of MBSR on teachers ’ mental health, (2) the possible enhancing effects of the additional organisational health intervention, and (3) the teachers’ experiences with the interventions (working mechanisms, steps in the mindfulness change process). Strengths of this study design are the use of both positive and negati ve outcomes, the wide range of outcomes, both outcome and process measures, longitudinal data, mixed methods, and an integral approach. Although the proposed study protocol may not address all weaknesses of cur...
Source: Trials - May 3, 2020 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Premature ejaculation in primary care: communication strategies versus usual care for male patients consulting for a sexual, urogenital or psychological reason – GET UP: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
DiscussionThe implication for practice is the improvement in the quality of patient-centred care within a topic area which encompasses almost 30% of male sex-related complaints.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, ID:NCT02378779. Registered on 3 February 2015. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - November 12, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
The Effect of Hawthorn on Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio in Schizophrenics With Antipsychotics
Condition: Schizophrenia Interventions: Other: Hawthorn; Drug: SGAs Sponsor: Calo Psychiatric Center Completed (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - September 10, 2018 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
