The U.K. Embryologist Fatigue Study
FatigueStress13 moreThe purpose of the study is to determine physical and mental health issues of U.K. embryologists related to their occupational characteristics, and how workplace fatigue and burnout may affect their quality of life, cynicism, interactions with patients, attention to detail, and lead to human error, the cause of the most severe IVF incidents that often make headlines and result in costly litigation. It will also correlate how the current manual workflows contribute to these health issues, and what measures can be taken to improve both working conditions and embryologists' health, and, therefore, improve patient care.
Evaluation of Universal Rotavirus Vaccination Program
Gastrointestinal DiseasesTwo rotavirus vaccines have been authorized for use in Canada: RotaTeq®, Merck Frost Canada, Inc. and Rotarix®, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK). In contrast to the United States, Australia and several other western countries, neither rotavirus vaccine is offered in a publicly funded program in Canada. A universal rotavirus immunization program offered to all children has the potential to prevent moderate to severe forms of the disease associated with rotavirus, with associated decreased disease burden and health care costs. This demonstration project seeks to evaluate the effect of the implementation of a universal infant immunization program with Rotarix employing two different program delivery models (public health delivery or physician office delivery) in comparison to a jurisdiction where routine immunization is not provided. Only evaluation of the program will be the subject of this study.
Special Investigation of LipaCreon on Long-term Use in Patients With Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency...
Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyPancreatic Diseases1 moreThis study aims at collecting the information related to the safety and effectiveness in the pancreatic exocrine insufficiency patients receiving the treatment with LipaCreon for a long term in order to evaluate the effective and safe use of LipaCreon.
Pepsin in Patients With Functional Dyspepsia
Functional Gastrointestinal DisordersAbdominal Pain4 moreThis non-interventional, observational study investigates the course of symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia under treatment with a fixed combination of pepsin and amino acid hydrochloride over a period of approximately 6 weeks. The change of the Gastrointestinal Symptom Score (GIS©) was the primary parameter for the assessment of efficacy and was performed at baseline, after 3 and 6 weeks of treatment respectively. Safety measures included recording of AEs and physical examination as well as measurement of vital signs. The aim was to observe 100 patients during the course of this non-interventional study.
A Study to Examine the Human Gastrointestinal Tract Using the Confocal Endomicroscope
Digestive System DiseasesThe goal of the project is to determine whether confocal endomicroscopy can be used to identify and discriminate among dysplastic, neoplastic, and nonneoplastic tissue, as compared with histologic specimens as a reference. The project will evaluate those at risk for or with known Barrett's esophagus, and those with known or suspected biliary strictures. It is our hypothesis that we will be able to identify between neoplastic and nonneoplastic tissue.
Stool Sample Collection Protocol for Development of Screening Test for Colorectal Cancer and Other...
Colorectal NeoplasmsDigestive System Diseases2 moreThe primary objective of this study is to obtain de-identified, clinically characterized, stool and plasma specimens for use in assessing new markers for the detection of neoplasms of the digestive tract.
The Effect of Two Different Endoscopic Entry Techniques on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function...
Gastrointestinal Disorder PostoperativeThe purpose of this study is to determine effect of veres needle entry and direct trocar entry on postoperative gastrointestinal functions.
Using Virtual Reality for Patients With Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointestinal DiseaseInflammatory Bowel DiseasesThe primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect and impact of a technology which creates a virtual reality (VR), personalized representation of a patient's endoscopic findings in comparison our standard practice (SP). Our study will compare the level of knowledge, understanding and satisfaction the patient and family have between those receiving SP and those receiving both SP and VR.
Evaluation of Ocoxin®-Viusid® in Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Colorectal NeoplasmIntestinal Neoplasms7 moreThe research product, registered as a nutritional supplement (Ocoxin®, oral solution), manufactured by Laboratorios Catalysis S. L., comes in the form of single-dose vials of 30 ml. It will be used at a rate of 60 ml daily (1 vial every 12 hours). Our main objective is To evaluate the effect of Ocoxin®-Viusid® on the quality of life of patients with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma. Our hypothesis is that the administration of the nutritional supplement Ocoxin®-Viusid® it is expected to improve the quality of life and enhance tolerance to chemotherapy in at least 70% of patients.
Effect of a Diet Without Non-caloric Sweeteners on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With IBS...
IBS - Irritable Bowel SyndromeFunctional Gastrointestinal DisordersDigestive Functional Disorders (DFD), represent 50% of medical check ups, the symptoms interfere with patients quality of life and generate high health costs. On the other hand, with the worldwide overweight and obesity increase,causing an over production of low-calorie products, which increase the non-caloric sweeteners (NCS) consumption. Hypothesis: A diet without NCS will reduce gastrointestinal symptoms in volunteers with dyspepsia and IBS. Objective: To asses the effect of a diet without NCS, on the gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with dyspepsia and IBS. Secondary Objectives: To compare the effect of a diet without NCS against a diet with NCS on anthropometry, changes in body composition, biochemical parameters, glucose and insulin. To asses the change in the gut microbiota using real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) Methodology: it will be an experimental, open, parallel, controlled study lasting 12 weeks, patients with dyspepsia or IBS will be randomized assigned to a diet with or without NCS. Laboratory studies, dietary and symptoms questionnaires, anthropometry measurements and faecal sample will be carried out. Analysis Results: A double data capture will be carried out to minimize errors, for the statistical analysis of using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25, descriptive statistics will be used to report the baseline data of the volunteers. Using means and standard deviation, the variables of gastrointestinal symptoms will be used a chi-square test and a p <0.05 will be considered significant. Different analyzes will be done to evaluate volunteers with IBS and those with dyspepsia. For the intestinal microbiota analysis, a comparison will be made between the percentages of Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria of sample 1 and 2 and a chi-square test will be performed considering a p <0.05 significant