1. Home
  2. Clinical Research Results
  3. Recent Resources

Recent Resources

Cardiovascular outcomes in adults with hypertension with evening versus morning dosing of usual antihypertensives in the UK (TIME study): a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint clinical trial

Author/s: Mackenzie, I. S., Rogers, A., Poulter, N. R., Williams, B., Brown, M. J., Webb, D. J., Ford, I., Rorie, D. A., Guthrie, G., Grieve, J. W. K., Pigazzani, F., Rothwell, P. M., Young, R., McConnachie, A., Struthers, A. D., Lang, C. C., MacDonald, T. M.

Background: Studies have suggested that evening dosing with antihypertensive therapy might have better outcomes than morning dosing. The Treatment in Morning versus Evening (TIME) study aimed to investigate whether evening dosing of usual antihypertensive medication improves major cardiovascular...

Keywords/Tags:
Intention to Treat Analysis Antihypertensive Agents Cardiovascular Diseases Surveys and Questionnaires United Kingdom

Acid Suppression and Antibiotics Administered During Infancy Are Associated with Celiac Disease

Author/s: Boechler, M., Susi, A., Hisle-Gorman, E., Rogers, P. L., Nylund, C. M.

Objective
To investigate why certain at-risk individuals develop celiac disease, we examined the association of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA), and antibiotic prescriptions in the first six months of life with an early childhood diagnosis of celiac...

Keywords/Tags:
Infancy Retrospective Studies children prescriptions celiac disease

Prune Juice Containing Sorbitol, Pectin, and Polyphenol Ameliorates Subjective Complaints and Hard Feces While Normalizing Stool in Chronic Constipation: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Author/s: Koyama, T., Nagata, N., Nishiura, K., Miura, N., Kawai, T., Yamamota, H.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of prune juice on chronic constipation.

Methods: We conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in Japanese subjects with chronic constipation.

Results: Prune intake significantly decreased...

Keywords/Tags:
Pectins Feces Dietary Fiber Double-Blind Method randomized control trial

Weight Loss Outcomes Associated With Semaglutide Treatment for Patients With Overweight or Obesity

Author/s: Ghusn, W., De la Rosa, A., Sacoto, D.

Importance No retrospective cohort study has assessed the effectiveness of semaglutide at doses used in randomized clinical trials to treat obesity (ie, 1.7 and 2.4 mg).

Objective To study weight loss outcomes associated with semaglutide treatment at doses used in randomized clinical...

Keywords/Tags:
Cohort Studies overweight Retrospective Studies middle aged weight loss

Syncope and the Risk of Subsequent Motor Vehicle Crash A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Author/s: Staples, J. A., Erdelyi, S., Merchant, K., Yip, C., Khan, M., Redelmeier, D. A., Chan, H., Brubacher, J. R.

Importance Medical driving restrictions are burdensome, yet syncope recurrence while driving can cause a motor vehicle crash (MVC). Few empirical data inform current driving restrictions after syncope.

Objective To examine MVC risk among patients visiting the emergency department (ED)...

Keywords/Tags:
middle aged Retrospective Studies middle aged motor vehicle accidents Medical driving restrictions

Effect of Stenting Plus Medical Therapy vs Medical Therapy Alone on Risk of Stroke and Death in Patients With Symptomatic Intracranial Stenosis The CASSISS Randomized Clinical Trial

Author/s: Gao, P., Wang, T., Wang, D., Liebeskind, D. S.", H., Li, T., Zhao, Z., Cai, Y., Wu, W., He, W., Yu, J., Zheng, B., Wang, H., Wu, Y., Dmytriw, A. A., Krings, T., Derdeyn, C. P., Jiao, L., CASSISS Trial Investigators

Importance: Prior randomized trials have generally shown harm or no benefit of stenting added to medical therapy for patients with symptomatic severe intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis, but it remains uncertain as to whether refined patient selection and more experienced surgeons might result...

Keywords/Tags:
randomized controlled trial Multicenter Study Treatment Outcome Pathologic Constriction stroke Stent

Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears: Five-Year Follow-up of the ESCAPE Randomized Clinical Trial

Author/s: Noorduyn, J. C. A., Van de Graaf, V. A., Willigenburg, N. W., Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Kret, Kret, E. J., Van Dijk, R. A., Buchbinder, R., Hawker, G. A., Coppieters, M. W., Poolman, R. W., ESCAPE Research Group

Importance: There is a paucity of high-quality evidence about the long-term effects (ie, 3-5 years and beyond) of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs exercise-based physical therapy for patients with degenerative meniscal tears.

Objectives: To compare the 5-year effectiveness of...

Keywords/Tags:
Knee Injuries Follow-Up Studies randomized controlled trial Meniscus Injuries Meniscectomy

Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Degenerative Meniscal Tears: Five-Year Follow-up of the ESCAPE Randomized Clinical Trial

Author/s: Noordyun, J. C. A., Van de Graaf, V. A., Willigenburg, N. W., Scholten-Peeters, G. G. M., Kret, E. J., Van Dijk, R. A., Buchbinder, R., Hawker, G. A., Coppieters, M. W., Poolman, R. W., ESCAPE Research Group

Importance: There is a paucity of high-quality evidence about the long-term effects (ie, 3-5 years and beyond) of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs exercise-based physical therapy for patients with degenerative meniscal tears.

Objectives: To compare the 5-year effectiveness of...

Keywords/Tags:
physical therapy Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy clinical trial Knee osteoarthritis Degenerative Meniscal Tear

Effect of Varenicline Added to Counseling on Smoking Cessation Among African American Daily Smokers The Kick It at Swope IV Randomized Clinical Trial

Author/s: Cox, L. S., Nollen, N. L., Mayo, M. S., Faseru, B., Greiner, A., Ellerbeck, E. F., Krebill, R., Tyndale, R. F., Benowitz, N. L., Ahluwalia, J. S.

Importance: African American smokers have among the highest rates of tobacco-attributable morbidity and mortality in the US, and effective treatment is needed for all smoking levels.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of varenicline vs placebo among African American adults who are light...

Keywords/Tags:
Varenicline smoking African Americans Smokers clinical trial

Mortality and Morbidity in Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Results From a 10-Year Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Parathyroidectomy Versus Observation

Author/s: Pretorius, M., Lundstam, K., Heck, A., Fagerland, M. W., Godang, K., Mollerup, C., Fougner, S. L., Pernow, Y., Aas, T., Hessman, O., Rosen, T., Nordestrom, J., Jansson, S., Hellstrom, M., Bollerslev, J.

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a common endocrine disorder associated with increased risk for fractures, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and cancer and increased mortality. In mild PHPT with modest hypercalcemia and without known morbidities, parathyroidectomy (PTX) is...

Keywords/Tags:
Hyperparathyroidism mortality Morbidity trial

RPR User Guide

Research-to-Practice-to-Research (RPR) Exchange

If you need assistance with the RPR Exchange, please use the QOS form and leave a question or suggestion.  We review them regularly and will get back with you.  If you  need general information about using the RPR Exchange, the User Guide is available on-line.  You might also find the FAQs useful for some of the common questions RPR users have.