Clinical Research Directory

Evaluate DF-003 in ex Vivo Assays Using Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell From Subjects With ROSAH Syndrome

Alpha-1 kinase (ALPK1) has been reported as a potential causative gene for ROSAH Syndrome. Genetic variants including T237M have been found in ROSAH Syndrome patients. Our in-house study has found that T237M mutation leads to hyperactivity of ALPK1, which may be the cause of the inflammatory syndromes found in ROSAH Syndrome patients. We hypothesize that T237M mutation ALPK1 cause ROSAH Syndrome and an ALPK1 inhibitor can be a potential therapy for treating this disease. To test our hypothesis, we designed an experiment in which ex vivo peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from ROSAH Syndrome patients will be exposed to a potent ALPK1 inhibitor (DF-003) or placebo. We expect to see downregulation of activated inflammatory genes, chemokine/cytokines and acute phase proteins in the ROSAH Syndrome patient samples that are exposed DF-003.

Effects of LH and FSH on Metabolic Regulation in Cumulus Cells

The combined use of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) has improved IVF pregnancy rates in infertile women aged 35-40, but its mechanisms remain unclear. This prospective study will examine how FSH and LH combined treatment affects cumulus cell energy metabolism. Sixty participants will be divided into two groups receiving either combined therapy or FSH alone. The study will analyze patient characteristics, infertility history, and compare mitochondrial function in cumulus cells to evaluate treatment effectiveness.

Titration of Inspired Oxygen to Decrease the Incidence of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications

Lung cancer is with the highest incidence rate and mortality among people over 60 years old in China. Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) is the most common complication after pneumonectomy, which has a significant impact on the short-term and long-term prognosis of patients, and is even the primary risk factor leading to early postoperative death. High fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) is an independent risk factor for PPCs, but it is difficult to achieve oxygenation while avoiding hyperxemia during one lung ventilation (OLV). We will randomly divide patients who plan to undergo thoracoscopic pulmonary resection into two groups. During OLV, titration will be used to determine the optimal FiO2 for titration group while FiO2 of 80% will be used for mechanical ventilation for control group. The incidence of postoperative PPCs, hypoxia/hyperxemia, severity level of postoperative PPC, postoperative 30 day PPC, increased hospitalization costs, and prolonged hospital stay will be observed in both groups of patients.We will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of titrating inhaled oxygen concentration in lung protection during OLV.

Topical Oral Anesthesia Adjuncts in Conventional Intubation on First-Pass Success Rate

This study aims to determine the first-pass success rate in video laryngoscopy and other parameters that topical anesthesia can affect during intubation.

The Effect of Melatonin Supplementation on Cumulus Cells and IVF Outcomes

This study investigates the effects of melatonin supplementation on cumulus cell gene expression and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in women over 35 years old. In the study group, patients will receive melatonin supplementation for at least two months prior to their IVF cycles. Cumulus cells will be collected after oocyte retrieval, and IVF outcomes will be assessed.

Intravascular Laser Irradiation of Blood Use in Poor Ovarian Responders

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of intravascular laser irradiation of blood on outcomes of in vitro fertilization cycles in poor ovarian responders.

Male Supplements for Sperm Quality and Aging

This study investigates the effects of a new supplement on sperm quality in men with poor sperm quality. Fifty patients will receive the supplement for three months, followed by semen analysis and assessment of sperm aging and mitochondrial function. Changes in sexual function and aging symptoms will also be evaluated.

Effectivity Gas Extraction to Prevent Anesthesiologists Waste Gas Exposure of Sevofluorane During Pediatric Induction

Inhalational anesthetics (IAs) are widely used in surgery and experimental research. IAs, in addition to their medical significance, are a major source of chemical contamination in the operating rooms (ORs).Exposure to IAs in ORs personnel results in reproductive effects, including infertility , spontaneous abortions , congenital diseases , psychological and neurological disturbances, hepatotoxicity , and genotoxicity .The metabolites of sevoflurane include hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) and inorganic fluoride (IF). The hospital's engineering department installed an air extractor with the objective to reduce the anesthetic gas concentrations during pediatric anesthesia induction. The investigators are interested in checking if the new technique also has an influence in decreasing the level of Sevoflurane breathed in by the anesthesiologist.The investigators purpose is to detect the presence of desfluoroisopropanolol in the urine of ten anesthesiologists who used sevoflurane to induce children with a mask during an eight-hour session in the induction room (IR) One session will be conducted without the use of the air extractor and the other with the air extractor. After 24 hours, a urine sample will be taken and sent to the Toxicology Unit.