Physiological Intermolecular Modification Spectroscopy (PIMS) in Ulcerative Colitis With Golimumab...
Ulcerative ColitisAim of this study is to determine wether the macromolecular spectral characteristic of ulcerative colitis patients - measured by Physiological Intermolecular Modification Spectroscopy (PIMS) - is a predictive factor for response to Simponi treatment
Insole Optimisation for Ulcer Prevention: a Feasibility Trial
DiabeticNeuropathic1 moreInsoles are designed to reduce increased loads and re-ulceration risk in patients with diabetes. The investigators previous research findings suggest that an instant insole solution may benefit some, but effectiveness is difficult to predict. The investigators propose a feasibility study using in-shoe pressure analysis to optimise the protective effect of insoles and footwear with the aim of reducing re-ulceration rates. Early indications from exploratory case studies within the real world clinical setting suggest that by implementing the investigators previous published research findings the investigators can optimise effectiveness and reduce outcome variability of protective footwear and insoles provided to patients at risk of re-ulceration. However a further randomised control trial is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of in-shoe pressure analysis in reducing re-ulceration rates within the NHS setting. The proposed feasibility study will recruit 20 participants from the multidisaplinary diabetic foot clinic Derriford Hospital and allocate them to either 1) Routine insoles and footwear provision or 2) Routine insole and footwear provision, and temporary insole provision with optimisation. The findings from the feasibility study will inform protocol development for a larger clinical trial. The results of the feasibility study will be used to strengthen a protocol for a grant application to conduct the main RCT. A secondary output from the pilot study will be the dissemination of findings in a peer reviewed journal and at conference.
Special Investigation in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative ColitisThis investigation will be conducted to obtain the following information regarding the use of Humira 40 mg Syringe 0.8 mL for Subcutaneous Injection in patients with Ulcerative Colitis. Unknown adverse reactions (in particular, clinically significant) Incidence and conditions of occurrence of adverse reactions in clinical practice Factors likely to affect the safety and effectiveness
Improving Knowledge of Medication in Ulcerative Colitis With an Iphone Application
Ulcerative ColitisThe purpose of this study is to assess an iPhone application to increase adherence to maintenance medications in subjects with ulcerative colitis.
Outpatient Nurse Managed Counseling Program for Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulceration
Diabetic Foot UlcerThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse led intervention for high risk patients with diabetic foot ulceration and/or amputation. The effectiveness is defined in two ways 1) as a reduction in complication rates (time till ulceration recurrence, new ulcerations, amputation or reamputation) and 2) as a reduction in hospital readmissions for foot-related complication (one year survival probability: failure = readmission for ulceration recurrence, new ulcerations, amputation or re-amputation).
Olive Oil's Cream Effectiveness in Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Immobilized Patients in Primary...
Pressure UlcerPressure ulcers (UPP) represent an important sanitary problem affecting mostly elderly immobilized persons, increasing the burden of care to professionals in the health system, as well as pharmaceutical spending. There are studies of the effectiveness of various products in the prevention of the UPP, most made in hospitals and using fundamentally composed based on oily hyperbecome oxygenated acids (AGHO). There do not exist studies realized specifically with cream of olive oil. AIMS: Principal: To verify the efficiency of a new intervention of UPP's prevention in immobilized patients consisting in the application of cream of olive oil. Secondary: To evaluate the cost - efficiency of this new intervention opposite to AGHO's application. To value the degree of satisfaction of the patient and his keeper with regard to the use of cream of olive oil. METHODOLOGY DESIGN: clinical Test randomized with two parallel branches. AREA: Population consultant of the health centers in the province of Malaga. SUBJECTS OF STUDY: Patients immobilized at the risk of developing UPP. INTERVENTION: Administration of cream of olive oil to the group of intervention and AGHO's administration to the group control. Follow-up for one year. VARIABLES. Principal variable: UPP's appearance. Secondary: Demographic and clinical data, presence of technical supports, information of the caragiver and questionnaire of satisfaction. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Test. Exact of Fischer. Odds's calculation ratio. Shapiro-Wilk's test. Parametric test t- student or test U of Mann-Whitney. Reason of the increase cost efficiency (ICER). Logistic regression model multivariant.
Nexium Capsules Clinical Experience Investigation
Gastric UlcerDuodenal Ulcer3 moreThe purpose of this study is to confirm the safety profile / factors which impact safety and efficacy of Nexium capsules in daily clinical usage for the patients who have been prescribed Nexium for "gastric ulcer", "duodenal ulcer", "anastomotic ulcer", "reflux oesophagitis", "non-erosive reflux disease", or "Zollinger-Ellison syndrome"
Nexium Capsules Helicobacter Pylori Specific Clinical Experience Investigation
Gastric UlcerDuodenal Ulcer3 moreThe purpose of this study is to confirm the safety profile / factors which impact safety and efficacy in patients given triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication with Nexium + amoxicillin (AMPC) + clarithromycin (CAM), or Nexium + AMPC + metronidazole (MNZ) in usual post-marketing use.
Thermography in Surveillance of Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis represents a chronic condition occurring in relapsing and remitting fashion with uncertain outcome and requires lifelong treatment with considerable side effects. Diagnostic methods currently in use, clinical (endoscopy), imaging (CT, MR) or laboratory (C - reactive protein, fecal calprotectin) give an insight into disease activity but are possibly associated with significant discomfort for the patient and / or increased risk of irradiation and potential allergic reactions on contrast agents. For that reason there is a need for a noninvasive, biologically inert method for evaluation of disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Thermography possesses most of these characteristics. The aim of this study is to find potential link between pathological thermographic signs and endoscopic findings, serum C reactive protein (CRP) and calprotectin in the stool of patients with active and extensive ulcerative colitis.
Chronic Marginal Ulcers After Gastric Bypass
Marginal UlcerChronic Ulcer Disease3 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of revision gastroplasty along with other adjunct procedures in the treatment of intractable / chronic marginal ulcers after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. A secondary aim is the identification of good and poor outcome predictors after revisional strategies for intractable or chronic marginal ulcer.