Barrett's Esophagus Clinical Trials
A listing of Barrett's Esophagus medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 1,831 clinical trials
Drug Coated Balloon Only vs Drug Eluting Stent Angioplasty
Drug coated balloon (DCB) is a relatively new technology which allows the treatment of coronary artery disease without permanent implantation of a metallic scaffold (stent) in the coronary artery. It is recommended by international guidelines for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (i.e. when a previously implanted stent in the coronary …
Who Benefits More? Optimising Mindfulness Based Interventions for Improved Psychological Outcomes
Mindfulness training has been gaining popularity in the past decade as a means of improving general well-being. This trend appears in response to the new stressors that have arisen with the increased stress of the 21st century. Studies have shown that the psychological state of metacognitive awareness encapsulated in mindfulness …
Iodine Impact on Thyroid Function and Psychomotor Development Observational Study in the Portuguese Minho Region
Full intellectual capabilities are achieved only if crucial nutrients are present during development. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable brain harm in infants. Because of its critical need during pregnancy, several countries implemented programs of iodine supplementation in preconception and pregnancy. In 2013, the prevalence of iodine …
Gestational Diabetes
Due to a changed lifestyle with less physical activity, unfavorable diets rich in fat and calories and obesity, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. The diabetes epidemic is associated with significant personal and socio-economic consequences. Despite attempts to prevent the complications of diabetes, this disease is still the …
TARGet Kids! COVID-19 Study of Children and Families
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. Early research in China suggests that children are no more susceptible to COVID-19 infection than adults and that children with confirmed COVID-19 have generally presented with milder symptoms. However, the impact of COVID-19 among Canadian children remains unclear. …
Aspirin Thromboprophylaxis After First-line Total Hip and Knee Replacement
Annually, more than 100,000 total hip prostheses (THA) and more than 100,000 total knee prostheses (TKA) are implanted for osteoarthritis in France, and these figures are set to increase significantly in the future as in all industrialized countries. . Venous thrombosis is a potentially serious complication after PTH and PTG, …
Wessex Asthma Cohort of Difficult Asthma
Asthma is now widely recognised to be a heterogeneous disease. The last two decades have seen the identification of a number of biological targets and development of various novel therapies. Despite this, asthma still represents a significant health and economic burden worldwide. Why some individuals should continue to suffer remains …
Neurodegenerative Diseases Registry
With the increase in life expectancy of our population due to advancement of medical diagnosis and treatments, the incidence of age dependent neurodegenerative diseases increased, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), parkinsonian syndromes (PS), small vessel disease (SVD) and motor neuron disease (MND). In spite of the progress of knowing the pathogenesis …
Survey of Procedures and Resources for Initiating Treatment of HIV in Africa-Malawi
In its 2017 revision of the global guidelines for HIV care and treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for rapid or same-day initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for eligible patients testing positive for HIV. However, to date neither the WHO nor the Malawi Ministry of Health has provided detailed …
Eating Habits and Lifestyle Profile of an Italian Aging Cohort
Aging is characterized by low-grade inflammatory state, supported by impairment oxidative balance and endocrine changes, leading to changes in: body composition, such as decrease in lean body mass and increase in adipose tissue; resting metabolic rate; immune function; cognitive impairment. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics all subjects …
