Nitric Oxide Donor Isosorbide Mono Nitrate for Induction of Labor With Pre-labor Rupture of Membranes...
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / NewbornRupture of Membranes Prior to Onset of LaborThe study aims to evaluate and assess the effectiveness and safety of vaginal administration of isosorbide mono nitrate (IMN) to induce cervical ripening and shorten the interval time between induction and delivery in women undergoing induction of labor at term or post term with prelabor rupture of membrane. Research Hypothesis: In women undergoing induction of labor at term or post term with pre-labor rupture of membrane, vaginal administration of isosorbide mono nitrate (IMN) is effective to induce cervical ripening and shorten the interval time between induction and delivery. Research Questions: Does vaginal administration of isosorbide mono nitrate (IMN) induce cervical ripening and shorten the interval time between induction and delivery in women undergoing induction of labor at term or post term with prelabor rupture of membrane?
Tolerance, Efficacy, revAlidation, Myostim
Anterior Cruciate Ligament RuptureEvaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a food supplement (MYOSTIM®) versus a placebo in postoperative revalidation of patients after reconstructive surgery of anterior cruciate ligament. The food supplement (MYOSTIM®) has been developped and is supplied as food bars and composed of pomegranate, leucine, creatine, proteins and D vitamin. The aim of this exploratory study is to assess the efficacy and tolerance of MYOSTIM® on muscle performance after ACL reconstructive surgery and in postoperative revalidation phase.
Virtual Reality for Appendectomy Pain
Appendix RupturePain2 moreTo determine the impact of VR-Biofeedback and VR-Distraction on pain and medication utilization in children and adolescents undergoing surgery for ruptured appendix.
Methylsulfonylmethane on Knee Laxity
Ligament InjuryLigament; Laxity2 moreThe proposed research will focus on determining the effect of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on knee laxity changes through the menstrual cycle in young active females. As an extension to recent discovery, that MSM reverses the negative effect of estrogen on engineered ligament function, the proposed work is designed to determine whether MSM can decrease the negative effect of estrogen on knee laxity in females. Ligament function is determined by the content and cross-linking of collagen, which is influenced by a milieu of biochemical and mechanical parameters. The greater the amount and cross-linking the greater the stiffness and strength of these connective tissues. In engineered ligaments it has been previously shown that the high levels of estrogen, normally present in the days before and after ovulation, can inhibit the cross-linking enzyme lysyl oxidase. This decrease in collagen cross-linking likely increases connective tissue laxity and contributes to observed 4-fold greater occurrence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in females. Conversely, MSM increases collagen cross-linking and recent work conducted by the Baar lab in engineered human ligaments treated with high estrogen demonstrated that MSM could completely reverse the effects of estrogen on ligament mechanics. The proposed research aims to advance this promising pre-clinical data and apply in a clinical trial. This research also proposes to quantify that knee laxity increases up to 5mm between the first day of menstruation and the day after ovulation and also that the magnitude of the increase in laxity is directly related to the magnitude of the change in estrogen. Importantly, a direct relationship between knee laxity and ACL rupture exists. For every 1.3mm increase in anterior-posterior knee displacement, the odds of ACL rupture increase 4-fold. Therefore, any treatment that decreases knee laxity could be expected to reduce ACL ruptures and have widespread application across the general active population and high-level athletics.
Effect of Progesterone on Latent Phase Prolongation in Patients With Preterm Premature Rupture of...
Preterm Premature Rupture of MembraneThe aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) therapy on the latency period in pregnant women with Preterm premature rupture of membranes.
Comparison of Functional Bracing vs Rigid Immobilization After Modified Percutaneous Achilles Tendon...
Achilles Tendon RupturePercutaneous Repair2 moreRationale There is ongoing controversy over the optimal treatment and rehabilitation strategy of an acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR). The highest general complication rate is reported in patients treated with percutaneous repair and early mobilization. Objectives The purpose of the study is to compare the results of two ways of postoperative regimen after treatment with the modified and biomechanically significantly stronger percutaneous repair under local anesthesia. Methods & Population All the consecutive patients with an acute complete Achilles tendon rupture who will agree to take part in a study will be randomized after a modified percutaneous repair under local anesthesia into functional group (FG), using a modified brace and immobilization group (IG), wearing a rigid plaster, in both groups for the period of 6 weeks. After that they will follow the same (standardized) rehabilitation protocol. Major and minor complication rate, diameter of the healed tendon, active and passive ankle range of motion (using neutral zero method), standing heel-rise test (with 25 repetition within a minute for a grade of normal) and clinical outcome using American Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot-ankle score, return to the previous activity level, presence of associated complaints and subjective assessment (scored as good, fair or poor) will be assessed. Time frame This will be a 4-year study with a 3-year follow-up. Expected outcomes: There will be no differences in demographic parameters (age, gender, side and mechanism of the injury) between groups. Patients in the FG will reach sooner final range of motion (ROM) and muscular strength without limping and will be (subjectively) more satisfied with the treatment. There will be no statistically significant differences observed between groups according to the number of complications and in the end functional results with return to pre-injury activities.
Effect of Supplementation of Fluoride on Maternal Periodontal Health, Preterm Delivery, and Perinatal...
Preterm BirthPreterm Labor2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether fluoride supplementation during pregnancy is effective in extending the length of gestation and improving overall perinatal well-being.
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM): Bed Rest Versus Activity Trial
PregnancyPre-term Premature Rupture of MembranesThe objective of this study is to determine, through a randomized clinical trial, whether bed rest is helpful for the management of pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).
Comparison of CDB-2914 Versus Placebo in the Prevention of Follicular Rupture Post-luteinizing Hormone...
ContraceptionEvaluation of the effect of a single dose of CDB-2914, as compared to placebo, administered after the onset of the LH surge on the outcome of the leading ovary follicle: echographic follicle rupture inhibition of follicle rupture luteal phase progesterone levels anovulatory progesterone levels
Bed Rest After Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
Preterm Premature Rupture of MembraneAntepartum bed rest is widely prescribed after preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), although its effectiveness to prevent preterm birth has not been demonstrated. This pilot randomized controled trial (RCT) aims to access the impact of bed rest in maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by premature rupture of the membranes.