Study protocol for a cluster randomised trial of sterile glove and instrument change at the time of wound closure to reduce surgical site infection in low- and middle-income countries (CHEETAH)
This study protocol describes a pragmatic, international, multi-centre, 2-arm, cluster randomised controlled trial, with an internal pilot. Clusters are defined as hospitals within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) defined by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) Official Development Assistance (ODA) list, where there are at least 4 eligible hospitals per country. Hospitals (clusters) must be in LMICs where glove and instrument change are not currently routine practice. Patients (adults and children) undergoing emergency or elective abdominal surgery for a clean-contaminated, contaminated, or dirty operation ar...
Source: Trials - March 9, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Effect of perioperative cognitive behavioural therapy on chronic post-surgical pain among breast cancer patients with high pain catastrophising characteristics: protocol for a double-blinded randomised controlled trial
DiscussionTo the best of our knowledge, this protocol describes the first RCT which directly examines the effect of perioperative cognitive behavioural therapy on CPSP among breast cancer patients with high pain catastrophising characteristics. The outcomes of this trial may have significant implications for these patients because perioperative cognitive behavioural therapy has the potential to become an important perioperative intervention to complement patient management.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.govNCT04924010. Registered on 11 June 2021. All item from the World Health Organisation Trial Registration Data set hav...
Source: Trials - January 21, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Psychosocial Factors and Quality of Life in the Effect of Fear of COVID-19 With Cystic Fibrosis
Condition: Cystic Fibrosis Intervention: Behavioral: Survey Form, The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, The Fear of COVID-19 Scale,World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale- Bref Form Sponsor: Elif Kabasakal Completed (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - January 18, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane catheter versus video-assisted paravertebral catheter placement in minimally invasive thoracic surgery: comparing continuous infusion analgesic techniques on early quality of recovery, respiratory function and chronic persistent surgical pain: study protocol for a double-blinded randomised controlled trial
This study will provide recommendations about the efficacy of an anaesthesia-administered ultrasound-guided erector spinae catheter or surgeon-administered, video-assisted paravertebral catheter techniques for early quality of recovery following MITS.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.govNCT04729712. Registered on 28 January 2021. All items from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set have been included. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - December 28, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
World Health Organization Grants Second Emergency Use Listing for Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Nuvaxovid™ COVID-19 Vaccine (SARS-CoV-2 rS [Recombinant, adjuvanted]) listed for emergency use by the WHO
EUL for Nuvaxovid complements listing for Novavax vaccine manufactured and marketed by Serum Institute of India as Covovax™
EUL... (Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials)
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - December 20, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials
The influence of a supervised group exercise intervention combined with active lifestyle recommendations on breast cancer survivors ’ health, physical functioning, and quality of life indices: study protocol for a randomized and controlled trial
DiscussionResults should contribute to advance knowledge on the impact of a supervised group exercise intervention to improve aspects related to health, physical functioning, and quality of life in female breast cancer survivors.Trial registrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials Number: RBR-3fw9xf. Retrospectively Registered on 27 December 2018. Items from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set can be accessed onhttp://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-3fw9xf/. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - December 18, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
