Clinical trials

Diabetes mellitus (DM), prediabetes, and obesity are emerging as major global public health problems, with their epidemic spread continuously increasing over the past decades. The occurrence of diabetic retinopathy, cataract, glaucoma, and ocular surface disease in patients with diabetes mellitus has been extensively investigated in several studies. However, mild ocular surface disorders, such as dry eye disease, have often been overlooked, with a previous study showing that 51.3% of diabetes-related dry eye disease cases remained underdiagnosed. Among systemic diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity have been associated with an increased risk of developing dry eye disease. Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes leads to microvascular damage, including corneal neuropathy and reduced tear production, conditions that can disrupt ocular surface health, while systemic inflammation and meibomian gland dysfunction also contribute to this process. However, the effect of newer classes of antidiabetic medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), on ocular surface health remains insufficiently understood. The aim of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on dry eye disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity through the assessment of ocular surface parameters, such as tear film break-up time, Schirmer test results, as well as potential changes in corneal topography.

Approximately 20-30% of patients experience persistent pain after a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). This study investigates whether percutaneous cryoneurolysis of genicular nerves can reduce pain and improve physical function when performed at least 24 hours before surgery. Participants will be randomized to receive either the cryoneurolysis procedure + TKA or TKA only. Results will be tracked for 6 months to see if the intervention improves long-term recovery and quality of life.

The aim of the present study is to investigate a) the presence of subclinical markers of vascular, myocardial and endothelial function in women with PCOS b) the acute alterations in these markers during the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) c) the impact of potential treatment interventions in these markers.

In this observaltional study, 240 patients aged \>12 years old with T1DM who are on multiple daily injections or insulin pump and are scheduled to start using MiniMed 780G system will be included.We aim to compare patients' adherence to Mediterranean diet (MD) before and 12 weeks after initiation of MiniMed 780G and its association with CGM and insulin metrics, as well as anthropometric measurements, BMI, body composition, lipid levels, blood pressure and gut microbioma. Moreover, at baseline, at six and 12 months, markers of endothelial and cardiovascular function will be also assessed and associated with the use of Minimed 780G and the adherence to MD.

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of intraoperative systemic use of dexmedetomidine on the intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients undergoing spine surgeries in a prone position under general anesthesia.

Τhe aim of the study is to investigate the role of EEG both in predicting epileptogenesis in patients with acute stroke and in detecting and clarifying the clinical significance of subclinical epileptic seizures in a stroke unit. More specifically, the performance of routine EEG in patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who are hospitalized in the Stroke Unit within the first days after the event, regardless of the presence of clinical indications, and the identification of risk factors for the early development of epilepsy in the course of these patients' disease constitute the central research question. The identification of patients with subclinical electroencephalographic seizures and the impact of such events on functional outcome, as well as their association with the development of epilepsy, are set as secondary research objectives.

The survival interval of patients with gliomas ranges between 12 to 15 months. Recent findings revealed that dietary interventions to reduce glucose and glycolytic pathways could have a therapeutic effect. Ketosis can be an effective therapy to extend the survival of patients with gliomas.

The aim of this study is to investigate the hypothesis that the intraoperative use of the nociception level index NOL can reduce opioid consumption in adult patients undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries under general anesthesia, as well as to explore its effect on post-operative pain and patient recovery.

This is a GWAS that aims to identify possible single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that are associated with the response in a combined dietary pattern low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols and Meditteranean diet (MED-LFD) in a small group of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

The effects of four different wound infiltration protocols in cesarean section will be investigated on parturient' pain intensity, PCA morphine consumption given, side effects and parturient' overall satisfaction. One group will receive for wound infiltration dexmedetomidine, the second ropivacaine, the third dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine, while the last one will receive normal saline (placebo group).

In this observaltional study, 90 patients aged \>12 years old with T1DM who are on MiniMed 780G system will be included.We aim to investigate the association between time in range (70-140mg/dl) and time in tight range (70-180mg/dl) with markers of endothelial and cardiovascular function.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder. The cardinal symptoms include abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, and changes in bowel habits related to stool frequency and consistency, in the absence of detectable structural and biochemical abnormalities1,2. The prevalence is estimated at 5-10% among different ethnicities3. A low FODMAP diet is the most common dietary intervention with clinically proven benefits in symptom management and quality of life improvement of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)4. Recently, a dietary digestive enzyme formulation (FODZYME©) claims similar efficacy in symptom management based on an ex-vivo study5. The study aims to examine the clinical efficacy of this formulation in managing IBS symptoms in patients who have previously clinically responded to a low FODMAP diet.

The purpose of this study is to further evaluate and investigate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) with the trocar technique by the patient's bedside.