[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"leadSponsorName\":\"The University of The West Indies\",\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:":235},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,8,0,[8,43,81,106,129,158,184,206],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":15,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":18,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":22,"briefSummary":24,"conditions":25,"keywords":28,"overallStatus":30,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":31,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":32,"startDateStruct":35,"completionDateStruct":37,"leadSponsor":39,"locationsCount":42},"100631880","tourniquet-vs-no-tourniquet-technique-in-total-knee-arthroplasty-at-the-university-hospital-of-the-west-indies-100631880",false,"NCT07506434","Tourniquet Vs. No-Tourniquet Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty at the University Hospital of the West Indies","Is Routine Tourniquet Use Still Warranted? A Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial Comparing Tourniquet Vs. No-Tourniquet Technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty at the University Hospital of the West Indies","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* • Age ≥ 18 years.\n\n  * Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis requiring primary unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.\n  * Medically fit for elective surgery (typically ASA I-III).\n  * Able to provide informed consent.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* • Revision TKA or bilateral simultaneous TKA.\n\n  * Preexisting coagulopathy or active anticoagulation that cannot be perioperatively managed per protocol.\n  * Known allergy or contraindication to tranexamic acid.\n  * Active infection or immunosuppression.\n  * Severe peripheral vascular disease in the operative limb.\n  * BMI \\> 45 kg\u002Fm²\n  * Inability to provide informed consent or comply with follow-up","ALL","18 Years",{"count":19,"type":20},30,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[23],"NA","The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether performing total knee replacement surgery (total knee arthroplasty, TKA) without a tourniquet is clinically equivalent to performing the procedure with a tourniquet in adults with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.\n\nA tourniquet is commonly used during surgery to reduce bleeding and improve the surgeon's view. However, some studies suggest it may be associated with certain complications. It is currently unclear whether using a tourniquet meaningfully changes outcomes compared to not using one. This study aims to assess whether both approaches result in similar outcomes within a clinically acceptable range.\n\nThe main question this study aims to answer is:\n\nIs total blood loss during surgery equivalent between TKA performed with a tourniquet and TKA performed without a tourniquet, within a predefined margin of ±100 mL?\n\nAdditional questions include:\n\nAre surgical field quality, postoperative pain, functional recovery, and complication rates comparable between the two techniques?\n\nResearchers will compare:\n\nTKA performed with a pneumatic tourniquet TKA performed without a tourniquet\n\nto determine whether outcomes between the two approaches are equivalent rather than whether one is superior to the other.\n\nParticipants will:\n\nBe randomly assigned to one of the two surgical groups using a computer-generated process Undergo standard total knee replacement surgery and routine perioperative care Have blood loss assessed during and after surgery Be monitored for pain, recovery of function, wound healing, and complications during hospital stay and follow-up visits\n\nThis study is designed as a randomized controlled equivalence trial to determine whether both surgical approaches produce comparable outcomes within clinically acceptable limits, in a standardized local setting.",[26,27],"Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)","Total Knee Anthroplasty",[29],"tourniquet use","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-03-27",{"date":33,"type":34},"2026-04-01","ACTUAL",{"date":36,"type":20},"2026-06",{"date":38,"type":20},"2027-09",{"name":40,"class":41},"The University of The West Indies","OTHER",1,{"id":44,"slug":45,"hasResults":11,"nctId":46,"briefTitle":47,"officialTitle":48,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":49,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":16,"minAge":4,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":51,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":53,"briefSummary":54,"conditions":55,"keywords":65,"overallStatus":30,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":74,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":75,"startDateStruct":77,"completionDateStruct":78,"leadSponsor":80,"locationsCount":42},"100606549","neck-and-low-back-pain-in-physical-therapy-students-at-the-university-of-the-west-indies-mona-jamaica-100606549","NCT07177001","Neck and Low Back Pain in Physical Therapy Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain With a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Spine-Specific and Non-Spine Specific Exercise Interventions in Physical Therapy Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica: A Two-Phase Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. All students enrolled in the Physical Therapy program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026.\n2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study.\n3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery.\n2. Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy.\n3. Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.",true,{"count":52,"type":20},120,[23],"The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among physical therapy students enrolled at The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also aims to assess students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving functional status among those reporting symptoms. The study will be conducted in two phases, beginning with a descriptive cross-sectional assessment of prevalence, followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial in which students experiencing neck and\u002For low back pain will be allocated to either a spine-specific exercise intervention group or a non-spine-specific exercise control group for comparative analysis of outcomes.",[56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64],"Back Pain","Low Back Pain","Musculoskeletal Pain","Spine Health","Physical Therapy","Physiotherapist Students","Physiotherapy","Rehabilitation","Neck Pain",[66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"lower back pain","low back pain","neck pain","musculoskeletal pain","spine health","physical therapy students","physiotherapy students","rehabilitation","2026-02-20",{"date":76,"type":34},"2026-02-24",{"date":33,"type":20},{"date":79,"type":20},"2027-03-31",{"name":40,"class":41},{"id":82,"slug":83,"hasResults":11,"nctId":84,"briefTitle":85,"officialTitle":86,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":87,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":88,"enrollmentInfo":89,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":91,"briefSummary":92,"conditions":93,"keywords":97,"overallStatus":30,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":74,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":102,"startDateStruct":103,"completionDateStruct":104,"leadSponsor":105,"locationsCount":42},"100607914","the-prevalence-of-neck-and-low-back-pain-in-fmstrc-staff-at-the-uwi-mona-100607914","NCT07194746","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in FMSTRC Staff At the UWI Mona","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain With a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Spine-Specific and Non-Spine Specific Exercise Interventions in Staff of the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching & Research Complex at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica: A Two-Phase Study","Inclusion Criteria\n\n1. All full time academic\u002Foffice\u002Fsupplementary\u002Fancillary staff employed to the Faculty of Medical Science, Training and Research Complex, UWI, Mona.\n2. Individuals with a willingness to adhere to exercise program given in a handout.\n3. Individuals age 18-65\n4. Individuals with at least 1 year experience in their current position.\n\nExclusion Criteria\n\n1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery\n2. Individuals previously diagnosed with a spine pathology\n3. Individuals currently receiving physiotherapy for a spine problem","65 Years",{"count":90,"type":20},200,[23],"The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of neck and low back pain among full-time staff at the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching and Research Complex (FMSTRC), The University of the West Indies, Mona. It also seeks to assess staff members' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding spine health and to evaluate the effectiveness of an eight-week standardised spine-specific exercise programme in reducing musculoskeletal discomfort among those experiencing neck and low back pain. The study will be conducted in two phases using a descriptive cross-sectional design followed by a prospective randomised controlled trial, in which participants reporting pain will be allocated to either a spine-specific exercise intervention group or a non-spine-specific exercise control group for comparative analysis of outcomes.",[64,56,58,57,94,95,96],"Spine","Work Related Illnesses","Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders",[68,98,99,67,100,101],"back pain","Musculoskeletal pain","spinal health","work related musculoskeletal disorders",{"date":76,"type":34},{"date":33,"type":20},{"date":79,"type":20},{"name":40,"class":41},{"id":107,"slug":108,"hasResults":11,"nctId":109,"briefTitle":110,"officialTitle":111,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":112,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":16,"minAge":4,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":113,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":115,"briefSummary":116,"conditions":117,"keywords":122,"overallStatus":30,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":74,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":125,"startDateStruct":126,"completionDateStruct":127,"leadSponsor":128,"locationsCount":42},"100605850","low-back-and-neck-pain-in-nursing-students-at-the-university-of-the-west-indies-100605850","NCT07167888","Low Back and Neck Pain in Nursing Students at The University of The West Indies","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain With a Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Spine-Specific and Non-Spine Specific Exercise Interventions in Nursing Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona: A Two-Phase Study","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. All students enrolled in the student nursing program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period October 4, 2025 to October 3, 2026.\n2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study.\n3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery.\n2. Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy.\n3. Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.",{"count":114,"type":20},400,[23],"The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in nursing students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and to determine the outcome of a standardised spine exercise program on nursing students experiencing neck and low back pain, using a prospective randomised control design.",[56,57,58,64,59,118,119,120,121],"Musculoskeletal Pain Disorder","Lower Back Pain","Nursing Students","Preclinical Education",[66,67,69,68,73,123,124,70],"university student","nursing students",{"date":76,"type":34},{"date":33,"type":20},{"date":79,"type":20},{"name":40,"class":41},{"id":130,"slug":131,"hasResults":11,"nctId":132,"briefTitle":133,"officialTitle":134,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":135,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":17,"maxAge":136,"enrollmentInfo":137,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":139,"briefSummary":141,"conditions":142,"keywords":145,"overallStatus":149,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":150,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":151,"startDateStruct":153,"completionDateStruct":155,"leadSponsor":157,"locationsCount":42},"100495366","phase-1-a-study-of-the-clinical-efficacy-and-safety-of-20-cassia-alata-extract-against-tinea-versicolor-100495366","NCT05730244","A Study of the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of 20% Cassia Alata Extract Against Tinea Versicolor","A Single Arm No-treatment Self-controlled Trial Pilot Study Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy and Safety Profile of 20% Cassia Alata Cream Against Tinea Versicolor","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients aged 18-89 of either sex\n* Clinical features suggestive of tinea versicolor AND Microscopic confirmation using skin scraping stains with chlorazol black preparation AND\u002FOR Wood's lamp fluorescence\n* No treatment for versicolor in the preceding 4 weeks\n* No contraindications to the application of C.alata cream including\n* No history of allergy to C. alata\n* No history of preservative allergy\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age \\\u003C18 or \\>89 years\n* Pregnant females\n* History of hypersensitivity to C. alata or preservative\n* Treatment within 4 weeks prior to enrollment\n* Lesions which do not meet the diagnostic criteria of tinea versicolor","89 Years",{"count":138,"type":20},20,[140],"PHASE1","The goal of this clinical trial is to establish the efficacy of Cassia alata extract as a cream form in treating tinea versicolor (liver spots\u002Fshifting clouds). The main questions the study aims to answer are:• Does the use of this extract help resolve tinea versicolor better than no treatment? Does the use of this cream have significant side effects i.e, is it safe? Participants will be asked to treat a designated area while leaving additional areas untreated. 1-2 finger tip units of cream will be applied to the treatment site twice daily at least 8 hours apart. Participants will attend the trial clinic every 4 weeks for 12 weeks.",[143,144],"Tinea Versicolor","Pityriasis Versicolor",[146,147,148],"Tinea Versicolor,","Cassia alata extract","Pityriasis versicolor","RECRUITING","2025-11-14",{"date":152,"type":34},"2025-11-19",{"date":154,"type":34},"2025-03-01",{"date":156,"type":20},"2026-12-30",{"name":40,"class":41},{"id":159,"slug":160,"hasResults":11,"nctId":161,"briefTitle":162,"officialTitle":163,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":164,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":16,"minAge":4,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":165,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":167,"briefSummary":168,"conditions":169,"keywords":171,"overallStatus":149,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":175,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":176,"startDateStruct":178,"completionDateStruct":180,"leadSponsor":182,"locationsCount":183},"100340036","neck-and-low-back-pain-in-medical-students-at-the-university-of-the-west-indies-mona-jamaica-100340036","NCT03707288","Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica","The Prevalence of Neck and Low Back Pain in Medical Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. All students enrolled in the medical program at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica during the period October 1, 2018 to January 2, 2026.\n2. Individuals who express a willingness to consent to the study.\n3. Individuals who express a willingness to adhere to the standardised exercise program for the stipulated period.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Individuals with a history of having spine surgery.\n2. Individuals who were previously diagnosed with spine pathology and currently receiving rehabilitation therapy.\n3. Individuals who express an unwillingness to participate in the study.",{"count":166,"type":20},1000,[23],"The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence of neck and low back pain in medical students enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona; to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice of good spine health and to determine the outcome of a standardised spine exercise program on medical students experiencing neck and low back pain, using a prospective randomised control design.",[56,57,64,170,119,59,58,118],"Neck Pain Musculoskeletal",[66,67,68,172,70,173,174,69],"neck and back pain","medical students","university students","2025-09-03",{"date":177,"type":34},"2025-09-10",{"date":179,"type":34},"2018-10-01",{"date":181,"type":20},"2026-12-02",{"name":40,"class":41},2,{"id":185,"slug":186,"hasResults":11,"nctId":187,"briefTitle":188,"officialTitle":189,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":190,"healthyVolunteers":50,"sex":191,"minAge":4,"maxAge":4,"enrollmentInfo":192,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":21,"phases":194,"briefSummary":195,"conditions":196,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":30,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":198,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":199,"startDateStruct":201,"completionDateStruct":203,"leadSponsor":205,"locationsCount":4},"100505101","investigation-of-continuous-versus-interrupted-subcutaneous-fat-closure-in-reducing-surgical-site-infection-100505101","NCT05856968","Investigation of Continuous Versus Interrupted Subcutaneous Fat Closure in Reducing Surgical Site Infection","To Investigate the Effect of Continuous Versus Interrupted Subcutaneous Fat Closure in Reducing Surgical Site Infection Among Over-weight or Obese Women Who Are Undergoing Elective Caesarean Section","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Overweight\u002FObese Women \\> 25kg\u002Fm2, measured in the first trimester\n* Single Fetus\n* Gestational Age (37-41) week calculated by sure dates and confirmed by first trimester ultrasound\n* Elective Lower Segment Cesarean Section\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients who are immune-compromised e.g. Known Diabetes Mellitus or HIV positive mothers\n* Patients who are on long term Steroid use: e.g. SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis\n* Multifetal Pregnancy\n* Those with anemia, requiring transfusion\n* Obstetric Complications: e.g. Placenta Previa\n* Any mother who wishes not to participate in the study","FEMALE",{"count":193,"type":20},266,[23],"This research aims to clarify the best way to perform subcutaneous tissue closure in overweight and obese patients undergoing caesarean section to reduce the occurrence of surgical site infections. This Study seeks to get some local perspective on the need for and type of subcutaneous fat closure in obese women undergoing cesarean section, thereby reducing Surgical Site Infection. This is a pilot; double- blinded randomized control trial, with balanced randomization (1:1) and parallel grouped study. The sample size calculated by Raosoft Sample Size Calculator Software determined that based on a margin of error of 5%, there would need to be 266 participants to give 90% confidence level to detect a significant difference between both arms of the study. Patients who are immune-compromised, those with anemia, requiring transfusion will be excluded from the study, also any mother who wishes not to participate. Patients will be reviewed 7 days post operatively. Wound complications will be identified by a questionnaire by telephone at 4 weeks and 3 months post operatively. Data will be collected from Specific closed answer questions. Data extraction sheet will be used to collect data for the patient. This information will be collected either from the docket, direct review or examination of the study participants. The research will be done at Victoria Jubilee Hospital. The Research will last six months.",[197],"Pregnancy, Obesity","2025-05-06",{"date":200,"type":34},"2025-05-11",{"date":202,"type":20},"2025-09-01",{"date":204,"type":20},"2026-09-30",{"name":40,"class":41},{"id":207,"slug":208,"hasResults":11,"nctId":209,"briefTitle":210,"officialTitle":211,"acronym":212,"eligibilityCriteria":213,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":16,"minAge":214,"maxAge":215,"enrollmentInfo":216,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":218,"phases":4,"briefSummary":219,"conditions":220,"keywords":222,"overallStatus":149,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":228,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":229,"startDateStruct":231,"completionDateStruct":233,"leadSponsor":234,"locationsCount":42},"100496782","arterial-function-parameters-and-transcranial-doppler-velocity-in-paediatric-patients-with-sickle-cell-disease-100496782","NCT05748717","Arterial Function Parameters and Transcranial Doppler Velocity in Paediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease","The Relationship of Transcranial Doppler Velocity With Other Vascular Measurements in Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia","AFAT","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Pediatric participants with sickle cell anaemia (HbSS, HbSβ0 thalassemia, HbSD, HbSOArab)\n2. Age: Between 4-16 years of age, at the time of enrolment\n3. Has had at least one complete TCD study whether or not on hydroxyurea treatment or in a clinical trial.\n4. Parent or guardian willing and able to provide informed consent and child gives assent\n5. Ability to comply with study-related evaluations.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Participants who meet any of the following criteria are disqualified from enrollment in the study:\n\n  1. Patients in whom a TCD study cannot be completed\n  2. Patients who have had an Erythrocyte transfusion in the past two months\n  3. Patients who are acutely ill or have had an acute infection in the past two weeks","4 Years","16 Years",{"count":217,"type":20},34,"OBSERVATIONAL","Structural and functional changes in arteries are increasingly being recognized as significant features of sickle cell disease. This study aims to determine whether there are differences in arterial function parameters between children with sickle cell disease with normal and abnormal transcranial Doppler velocity. After informed consent is obtained, participants will have vascular, Transcranial Doppler, haematological and biochemical parameters measured. Researchers will compare children with sickle cell disease who have normal Transcranial Doppler velocity and no history of stroke with children with those who have an abnormal Transcranial Doppler velocity with or without a history of stroke to see if there are significant differences in arterial function parameters.",[221],"Sickle Cell Disease",[223,224,225,226,227],"Sickle Cell disease","Transcranial Doppler Velocity","Arterial Stiffness","Augmentation Index","Arterial Function","2023-02-17",{"date":230,"type":34},"2023-03-01",{"date":232,"type":34},"2023-02-01",{"date":36,"type":20},{"name":40,"class":41},""]