
SWS And Daytime Functioning in Chronic FatiguE Syndrome (SAFFE)
Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThe investigators wish to investigate whether enhancement of SWS, which is seen after a drug called sodium oxybate, reduces the impact of sleep disruption in CFS on daytime function, specifically sleepiness and mental performance. This is a safe and well-tolerated drug that is licensed for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy associated with narcolepsy. The investigators will study 12 patients diagnosed with CFS using international diagnostic guidelines. The investigators will record overnight sleep with EEG (brainwave) measurement on the 1st and 4th nights of a 4 night period during which sodium oxybate and placebo will be taken nightly, and the investigators will measure next-day sleepiness, mental performance and fatigue, and compare drug and placebo nights.

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome and Cabergoline
Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeOvarian Hyperstimulation SyndromeCabergoline prevents ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in high risk patients by disrupting follicular fluid hormone microenvironmentally altering the follicular fluid levels of insulin like growth hormone -I (IGF-I), antimullerian hormone (AMH), inhibin B and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) levels in women with PCOS and high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

AngioSeal Versus Radial Approach in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary SyndromeAmong non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome patients submitted to early invasive strategy and randomized for the transfemoral or transradial approach, the AngioSeal vascular closure device would decrease the prevalence of vascular complications at puncture site, reaching the non-inferiority criterion when compared to the radial access.

Patient-Partner Stress Management Effects on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms and Neuroimmune Process...
Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to test the effects of a videotelephone-delivered patient-partner dual-focused cognitive behavioral stress management intervention on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms and related psychosocial and neuroimmune processes in patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Study tests the hypothesis that videophone-delivered patient-partner cognitive behavioral stress management (T-PP-CBSM) intervention improves patient CFS symptoms relative to a videophone-delivered patient-partner Health Information (PP-T- HI) condition.

Cognitive Remediation in 22q11DS
22q11.2 Deletion SyndromeVelo-Cardio-Facial SyndromeThe goal of this study is to collect preliminary data on the efficacy of a cognitive remediation program in improving the neurocognitive deficits in children with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS). This study involves a two part approaching including a computerized cognitive remediation program (CCRP, Posit Science, CA) in combination with a Social Cognitive Training (SCT) program. The computer-based training program has shown encouraging results in improving learning deficits in individuals with schizophrenia and we now seek to adapt them to children with 22q11DS, who have unique needs due to their lower IQ and high risk of psychosis in late adolescence and adulthood. The SCT is a small-group intervention program based on cognitive enhancement therapy, which has been shown to improve social cognition and functionality in adults with schizophrenia. A preliminary study will be performed using this two-pronged approach, to establish the feasibility and gather preliminary data on neurocognition before and after the intervention in these children; these data would enable a larger randomized controlled study to assess the efficacy of this approach.

Comparison of NSAID Patch Given in Monotherapy and NSAID Patch in Combination With Transcutaneous...
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper TrapeziusMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common clinical problem of musculoskeletal pain and various treatment modalities have been introduced. If self-applicable physical modalities and medications that are used for treatment of MPS patients are combined, they may open up new possibilities for effective and practical self-care. The aim of this study is to compared the therapeutic effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) patch given in monotherapy and NSAID patch in combination with transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, heating pad, or topical capsaicin in the treatment of patients with MPS of the upper trapezius.

Effects of Canola Oil on Vascular and Metabolic Parameters in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome...
Metabolic SyndromeMetS is an early stage of CVD and is an appropriate target for dietary interventions. MetS is a clustering of risk factors (abdominal obesity, elevated serum triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, hypertension, elevated fasting blood glucose) accompanied by low grade chronic inflammation, hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) and reduced vascular function. This study will investigate the effect of a 12 week intervention with canola oil versus the typical fat mixture in the Western diet on blood lipids, blood vessel function and MetS parameters. CVD risk will be assessed based on the profile of lipids and other factors in the blood as well using specialized equipment for non-invasive monitoring of blood vessel function.

RAM Cannula Versus Short Bi-nasal Cannula in Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Respiratory Distress SyndromeNewbornNoninvasive ventilation defines methods of providing ventilation support with constant or variable pressure using nasal or nasopharyngeal interfaces without endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy. Today, short binasal prongs and different types of nasal masks are the most commonly used nasal interfaces in the NICU with the aim of providing NIV. RAM cannula (Neotech ™, Valencia, CA), a new nasal interface, is increasingly used in NID applications in newborn infants. The RAM cannula is available in the inspiration and expiration arms of the stroke while reducing the dead space in the respiratory tract due to the low nasal prong diameter. There are not enough studies comparing the effectiveness of the RAM cannula with other short binasal prongs or nasal masks. Investigators compared the effectiveness and nasal injury rates of RAM cannula and short binasal prong as NIV interfaces in preterm infants.

Safety, Efficacy, PD of FE203799 in Short Bowel Syndrome on Parenteral Support
Short Bowel SyndromePart A:once weekly dosing for 4 weeks in patients with short bowel syndrome who require total parenteral nutrition; patients will complete period 1 and after a 6-10 week wash-out, they will enter period 2 (active treatment and placebo); Part B: treatment period 3, is an open label extension to part A and starts after a washout of 6-10 weeks after the last dose in treatment period 2. patients are dosed once weekly for 4 weeks.

Effects of Natural Supplement Containing Chlorogenic Acid and Luteolin on Cardio-metabolic Risk...
Metabolic SyndromeClinical trial about beneficial effects of natural ingredient containing chlorogenic acid and luteolin on liver health and conditions related to liver (such as metabolic syndrome) for general body health.