Clinical Research Directory

Online Learning Module to Advance Research Related to People With Disabilities

This study will measure the effects of a brief one-time eLearning intervention on researcher Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions (KAP) of including people with disabilities (PWDs) in biomedical \& behavioral research. Researchers will be recruited from across the Einstein/Montefiore network, and other medical centers with a focus on CTSAs.

A Digitally-Enabled System for Precision Assessment and Intervention of Disability Risk in Older Adults

1. Identify the primary risk factors for disability in older adults through multi-dimensional risk factor screening. 2. Develop a risk stratification model for disability in older adults by integrating outcome indicators and temporal characteristics, and construct an intelligent early warning model to enable automated assessment and monitoring of disability risk. 3. Establish key digital technologies for early warning and prevention of disability risk in older adults, and develop a whole-process digital intervention platform incorporating a decision support system for disability prevention management. 4. Create a digitally empowered hospital-community-household collaborative system for precise assessment and intervention of disability risk in older adults, achieving data-driven whole-process active disability management. The system will be demonstrated and evaluated in communities with diverse characteristics across urban, county, and rural settings.

Combined Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises and Active Release Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis is similarly to the arthritis of the hip which is due to the degeneration of the cartilagre due to wear and tear forces on the knee joint. The aim of the study is to investigate the combined effects of active release and feldenkrais exercises on pain, range of motion and functional disability of patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Therapeutic Effects of Instrument-assisted Versus Sound-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most common medical problem observed among musculoskeletal pain and spinal pain problems. It can reduce the movements due to muscular imbalances, decreased activity of daily living, and effects on health-related quality of life. It is the major cause of activity limitation, work absence, and reported clinical issues. Most of the cases of low back pain remained undiagnosed and received only symptomatic management.

Minnesota RETAIN Phase 2 (Sub-study)

MN RETAIN Phase 2 Sub-study is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Labor (US DOL) and sponsored jointly with the US Social Security Administration. There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), MN Department of Health (MDH), Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic, DLI, and WDI, as subrecipients of the grant. (Effective Date: 12/23/2021-05/16/2024) MN RETAIN Phase 2 : This study is a randomized control trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Labor (US DOL) and sponsored jointly with the US Social Security Administration. There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), MN Department of Health (MDH), Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic, DLI, and WDI, as subrecipients of the grant. During this Phase: additional collaborators: Mathematica Policy Research

Minnesota RETAIN Phase 3

MN RETAIN Phase 3 is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Education (DOE). There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and stakeholders throughout MN. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic a subrecipients of the grant.

Effect of Audible Manipulation Sound in Non-specific Cervicothoracic Pain

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of auditory manipulation sound on perceived pain, satisfaction and disability in patients with nonspecific cervicothoracic pain.İndividuals with nonspecific cervicothoracic pain will be included. the first group will be determined as those with an audible sound at the end of manipulation, and the second group will be determined as those without an audible sound at the end of manipulation. all evaluations and the patient's satisfaction level will be made before the application and 48 hours after the application.

Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s: A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort Study of Victorian Children and Their Parents

Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study of Victorian children and their parents that will bring together data on a wide range of conditions ,exposures and outcomes. GenV blends study-collected, study-enhanced and linked data. It will be multi-purpose, supporting observational, interventional, health services and policy research within the same cohort. It is designed to address physical, mental and social issues experienced during childhood, as well as the antecedents of a wide range of diseases of ageing. It seeks to generate translatable evidence (prediction, prevention, treatments, services) to improve future wellbeing and reduce the future disease burden of children and adults. The GenV Cohort 2020s is open to all children born over a two-year period, and their parents, residing in the state of Victoria Australia. The GenV Cohort 2020s is preceded by an Advance Cohort of children born between 5 Dec 2020 and 3 October 2021, and their parents. This comprises all families recruited at GenV's Vanguard hospital (Joan Kirner Women's and Children's) and at birthing hospitals throughout Victoria as GenV scaled up to commence recruiting for the GenV Cohort 2020s. The Advance Cohort have ongoing and full participation in GenV for their lifetime unless they withdraw but may have less complete data and biosamples.

The Beijing Longitudinal Disability Survey in Community Elderly

The goal of this observational study is to establish the prospective cohort of the Beijing Longitudinal Disability Survey in Community Elderly (BLINDSCE) to explore the high-risk factors and preventive interventions for disability and cognitive impairment among community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and over. The main question it aims to answer is: * What are the high-risk factors able to predict the incidence and advance of disability and cognitive impairment in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and over? * What are the categories of function and cognitive performance trajectory in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and over?

China Healthy Aging Cohort Study

This is a community-based prospective cohort study in China. The study has been initialized in 2024 and included older residents. The goal of this observational study is to explore the risk factors related to disability and dementia in the elderly Chinese community population, and develop a risk prediction model for disability and dementia.

Beijing Disability Risk and Ageing Monitoring Study

This is a community-based prospective cohort study in Beijing, China. The study has been initialized in 2023 and enrolled older residents. This study aims to develop disability risk assessment standards and an early warning model for older adults.

Orofacial Functions and Masticatory Function in Children With Different Types of Deterioration in Oral Health

This project aims at studying the evolution of masticatory function (food bolus granulometry, masticatory behavior, muscle activity and masticatory performance) during oral rehabilitation, in children with different types of oral health impairment. Secondary objectives are to study the relationships between children masticatory function (food bolus granulometry, masticatory behavior, muscle activity and masticatory performance) and its evolution during oral rehabilitation, and: * their type of oral health alteration * their eating behaviors * their height and weight status During examination the following parameters are collected: * Various clinical indicators of oral health * The child's weight and height * Frequency and nature of orofacial dysfunctions * The oral health related quality of life of children and their families * Chewing tests are performed (chewing gum, natural food such as carrot, cereals, and cheese samples, samples of gelatins of different hardness) Examination and differents tests are performed every six months for a total of 5 years (per participant) The dental care procedures performed during the study were carried out in the usual way.