Randomized controlled trial

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are one of the fundamental building blocks for creating any empirically supported therapies (ESTs). This implies that ESTs should be standard and superior treatment as they are founded and based on scientific and quantifiable evidence, which, of course, is the goal of any science. However, the stance is widely controversial as it is derived from assumptions that have minimal support and consensus data such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Due to its flawed foundation, opponents of this notion suggest that it should not be the only standard for advancing ESTs nor the most worthy determinant of efficacious treatment. In addition, RCTs do not always show promising results in…

This paper is a summary of a randomized controlled trial conducted by Joo et al (2015) in which the combination of haloperidol and dexamethasone were used to treat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. It is understood using low dose haloperidol helps in the prevention of PONV. The study’s purpose was to identify an appropriate dose to use with dexamethasone for prevention of PONV. The study took place in a single…

Study Type (specific type e.g., cohort, RCT, specific qualitative study, and etc.). Randomized Controlled Trial *Evidence Level (I, II, III, IVA, IVB, VA. VB, VI) C II Sample Size 171 students Setting & Sample Characteristics Samples were taken from 14-15 year old (9th grade) students that consented to participate. Eligible schools included state, catholic independent in Victoria. These schools needed to have between 40 and 250 students. Letters then were mailed to giving information…

Randomized, controlled trials are experimental studies in which subjects are randomly allocated to receive or not receive the therapy or intervention under study. Subjects are randomly assigned to 2 study groups, where one group receives the treatment being investigated and the control group usually receives a placebo. Random assignment is the most important aspect of this study design. Randomization reduces the potential for confounding by ensuring that chance variation is the only threat to…

purpose of this study was to systematically analyze the effectiveness and safety of yoga on patients with multiple sclerosis. This study reviewed articles from various sources including but are not limited to those studies who have conducted randomized controlled trials (RCT). The trials the have been included on this study were screen based on its relevance to health related topics such as quality of life, fatigue and mobility. The study also reviewed a secondary outcome measure that…

analyzed various treatments for the most commonly fractured carpal bone, the scaphoid. The management of acute, minimally or nondisplaced fractures differ by location and practice; however, there is a new trend towards treating acute scaphoid fractures surgically instead of the conservative practise of cast immobilization. Method: This research discusses various random controlled trials and meta-analysis articles that have compared the outcome of operative versus conservative management of…

very small, such that orthodromic action potentials are generated to cause coordinated muscle contraction (Popovic, Masani, and Micera, 2015). The impulses are typically delivered in trains, usually as biphasic balanced pulses to reduce the discomfort associated with sensory nerve stimulation (ibid). In developing a protocol, trial and error is required to maximize benefit to the patient and reduce adverse effect. Devices are either current- or voltage-regulated, with voltage-regulated systems…

flexibility in the pain management approach. Most treatment modalities are based largely on expert panel recommendation rather than data from randomized…

Patients with Mild Symptoms: a random controlled trial Kyle Condon Exoskeletons are a developing technology used in gait training, mainly with patients diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SCI) or a stroke( 9,6). Some research has been done in patients with other neurological disabilities such as multiple sclerosis (MS), but nothing has been done to address the Parkinson’s disease (PD) population. However, robot-assisted gait training has been used on all of these populations, and successfully…

Introduction Monica Hogan, Carolyn Westcott, and Mervyn Griffiths (2005) published an article titled “Randomized, controlled trial of division of tongue tie in infants with feeding problems”, where they explored a technique would best help babies affected by tongue-tie (Ankyloglossia). This research study compared the effect of the immediate division against the use of lactation support (a conventional approach) in infants with tongue-tie and feeding problems. Authors’ assumption was…