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Di-PKD: A Pilot Trial of Dietary Intervention in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the impact of a specific diet (low salt, limited caffeine, high potassium, low phosphate, limited protein, limited carbohydrate intake, adequate water intake) on changes in serum and urinary biomarkers, total kidney volume (TKV), and cyst progression in subjects with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Researchers will compare the results of subjects in the study diet (interventional) arm to the results of subjects in the regular diet (control) arm.
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Discovering Trends in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients' Clinical Study Experiences
The study seeks to delve into the firsthand experiences of patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome who partake in a separate clinical trial featuring a specific medical intervention. The primary emphasis will be on meticulously tracking the rates of trial completion and withdrawal among these individuals. The data collected from this study will help improve future outcomes for all chronic fatigue syndrome patients as well as those in under-represented demographic groups.
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Effect of RECK in Posterior Spinal Fusion
"RECK" is a combination of local anesthesia medications, used for the purpose of pain control. RECK is an acronym which stands for Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, Clonidine, and Ketorolac. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of RECK local injectable anesthetic in the setting of posterior spinal fusion. Our specific aims are the following. Primary aim: to investigate the effect of RECK local injectable anesthetic on postoperative VAS pain scores. Secondary aims: to investigate of effect of RECK injection on postoperative opioid consumption and hospital length of stay. Hypothesis: RECK injection will significantly decrease postoperative VAS pain score, opioid...
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Effect of Semiconductor Embedded Therapeutic Gloves for Hand Osteoarthritis
The goal of this study is to evaluate change in symptoms using semiconductor embedded gloves for hand osteoarthritis.
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Effects of Home Base Whole-body Vibration in Osteoarthritis. (VIBE-Rx2)
The purpose of this proposal is to understand how the Vibrant Health Ultimate whole-body vibration (WBV) machine affects pain and inflammation in older adults. The investigators' hypothesize that sub-acute (12 weeks) WBV will lead to improvement in the level of knee pain and improve vascular function via a decrease in systemic inflammation.
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Effects of taVNS on Fibromyalgia Pain
Transauricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a newer delivery system, using a non-invasive stimulation device placed at the ear's concha. TaVNS is a portable, safe, and low-cost intervention, and according to some studies, taVNS may influence nociception and pain perception, which can lead to potential applications for various painful illnesses, including fibromyalgia (FM). This trial aims to investigate the clinical effects of taVNS on pain control in FM subjects.
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Efficacy of a Criteria Based Clinical Pathway for Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the current standard of care for rehabilitation of non-operative shoulder injuries to a novel, criteria-based approach (CRISP). Additionally, this study will identify factors which contribute to return to duty readiness. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Are there differences in patient reported outcomes between participants who undergo the criteria-based rehabilitation program versus the standard of care for shoulder injuries? - Are there differences in clinical measures (strength, etc.) between participants who undergo the criteria-based rehabilitation program versus the standard of care for ...
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Elucidating the Central Mechanisms of Action for Green Light Therapy in Managing Chronic Pain
Investigators have previously shown that specific colors of light can alter nociception. Green light emitting diode exposure (GLED) provides long-lasting antinociception in rodents, through the visual system. No adverse effects were noted, and motor performance was not impaired. Investigator clinical trials have shown GLED is also effective in decreasing pain intensity of fibromyalgia patients and decreasing the number of headache-days per month in migraine patients. However, investigators do not yet understand the mechanisms by which GLED reduces pain. Understanding the mechanisms of action of GLED will provide additional support for using light therapy as both a treatment and...
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EMPHASYS Cup Position in THA With Non-Invasive Navigation (Velys Hip Navigation (VHN))
The purpose of this research is to gather clinical and radiographic (X-ray) information about EMPHASYS™ acetabular shell (also called a hip 'cup') placement in total hip replacement surgery using a non-invasive surgical navigation system called VELYS™ hip navigation system with CUPTIMIZE™ Hip-Spine Analysis software. Data collected in this study will be compared with data collected from implantations using different cup positioning instrumentation and techniques to assess performance.
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Evaluation of Analgesia for Spine Fusion Elective Surgery in Children
The purpose of this study is to look at a standardized methadone-based enhanced recovery after surgery protocol following pediatric spinal surgery. This study will consist of randomly assigning children to receive the methadone-based recovery procedures or to receive current standard of care recovery procedures. Randomly assigning means that there is a 50/50 chance, like a coin flip, of being assigned to either research group.
