Cluster randomised trials in the medical literature: two bibliometric surveys [PDF]
Background: Several reviews of published cluster randomised trials have reported that about half did not take clustering into account in the analysis, which was thus incorrect and potentially misleading.
A Donner+28 more
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The Effect of Schroth Therapy on Thoracic Kyphotic Curve and Quality of Life in Scheuermann’s Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Study Design Randomized controlled single-blinded clinical trial. Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of Schroth therapy on thoracic curve angle, pain, and self-perceived body image (SPBI) of the back in Scheuermann’s patients in comparison with the ...
Tomer Bezalel+3 more
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Darifenacin Versus Parasacral Transcutaneous Electric Nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome in patients infected with Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 – randomized open clinical trial [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of parasacral transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (PTENS), in comparison to darifenacin for the reduction of OAB symptoms in patients infected with HTLV-1.
Tatiane Souza Soares de Oliveira+4 more
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In 2014–2015, we conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) assessing the effect of an advertising campaign for influenza vaccination using posters and pamphlets in general practitioner (GP) waiting rooms.
Christophe Berkhout+7 more
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Wound healing effects of topical Vitamin K: A randomized controlled trial
The incidence of acute and chronic wounds has rapidly increased which treatment remains as health problem. Previously, we reported the healing effect of Vitamin K in experimental animal models. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of topical Vitamin K on skin wound healing process in patients.Sixty-three patients with indication for ...
Zahra Zeineli+5 more
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Timing and volume of fluid administration for patients with bleeding [PDF]
Original article can be found at: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com Copyright John Wiley & Sons. ‘This review is published as a Cochrane Review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3.
Bunn, Frances, Kwan, I., Roberts, I.
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Randomized Controlled Trial of Topical Aspirin in the Treatment of Bee and Wasp Stings
The New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSW PIC) has been recommending the use of topical aspirin paste for bee and wasp stings since the early 1980s. Anecdotal evidence from calls suggested it was effective in reducing the swelling and duration of pain, but a literature search found no evidence to support this.The objective of this study was ...
Balit, Corrine+2 more
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Background: Participation in clinical trials is linked to improved patient outcomes. Despite this, most trial participants either reside in, or are treated in metropolitan areas.
Anne Woollett+10 more
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295 Topical Tranexamic Acid in Burn Surgery – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Introduction Early excision and grafting of large burn wounds can result in considerable bleeding. Systemic use of tranexamic acid (TXA) generally reduces surgical bleeding by 30-40%, but its safety in burn surgery has not been studied. Topical use may provide a sufficient wound concentration
Colclough, Robert Norheim+6 more
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Does soy protein supplementation affect body composition in healthy exerciser adults? A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials [PDF]
Background objectives: The effects of soy protein supplementation on anthropometric parameters and body composition indices of healthy adults is equivocal.
Asbaghi, O.+6 more
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