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Pre-post feasibility trial of a telephone-delivered exercise intervention for patients during chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer: the ECHO-R trial protocol

Abstract: Introduction The benefits of exercise in reducing treatment-related morbidity and improving quality of life following a primary diagnosis of cancer have been well…

Date: 2024-01-18

Effectiveness of patients’ involvement in a medical and nursing pain education programme: a protocol for an open-label randomised controlled trial including qualitative data

Abstract: Introduction Pain is a multidimensional experience that varies among individuals and has a significant impact on their health. A biopsychosocial approach is recommended…

Date: 2024-01-18

Cross-sectional study investigating the relationship between pit recovery time and serum albumin levels in bilateral lower extremity pitting oedema

Abstract: Objectives In this study, we re-evaluated the relationship between pit recovery time (PRT) and serum albumin levels and elucidated the factors influencing PRT. Design…

Date: 2024-01-18

Mothers working to prevent early stillbirth study (MiNESS 20–28): a case–control study protocol

Abstract: Introduction In the UK, 1600 babies die every year before, during or immediately after birth at 20–28 weeks’ gestation. This bereavement has a similar impact on parental…

Date: 2024-01-18

Real-time monitoring and feedback to improve shared decision-making for surgery (the ALPACA Study): protocol for a mixed-methods study to inform co-development of an inclusive intervention

Abstract: Introduction High-quality shared decision-making (SDM) is a priority of health services, but only achieved in a minority of surgical consultations. Improving SDM for…

Date: 2024-01-18

Protocol for the air purification for eosinophilic COPD study (APECS): a randomised controlled trial of home air filtration by HEPA

Abstract: Introduction Exposure to particulate matter (PM) pollution has been associated with lower lung function in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…

Date: 2024-01-18

Abortion stigma among abortion seekers, healthcare professionals and the public in high-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review protocol

Abstract: Introduction Abortion is a crucial sexual and reproductive right. However, the legal situation of pregnancy termination is rather heterogeneous across countries and…

Date: 2024-01-18

Are retired persons fitter in their psychological capacities than unemployed? A cross-sectional representative study in Germany

Abstract: Objectives Beyond specific aspects of numerical or verbal intelligence or cognitive speed, a broad range of psychological capacities are generally important in school,…

Date: 2024-01-18

Efficacy in bowel movement and change of gut microbiota on adult functional constipation patients treated with probiotics-containing products: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to pool the efficacy in bowel movement and explore the change of gut microbiota on adult functional constipated patients after…

Date: 2024-01-18

Randomised placebo-controlled trial of antenatal corticosteroids for planned birth in twins (STOPPIT-3): study protocol

Abstract: Introduction The aim of the STOPPIT-3 study is to determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) prior to planned birth of twins in a…

Date: 2024-01-18