Arch Iran Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Vitamin D, Neurofeedback, and Neurofeedback Combined with Vitamin D Supplementation in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Nowadays, some treatments such as neurofeedback and Vitamin D Supplementation are of great importance in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To determine the efficacy of the combined treatment, the present trial was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of each one of them with combined neurofeedback and vitamin D supplementation in the reduction of ADHD symptom in children suffering from this disorder. ⋯ Combined treatment could be considered as more effective compared to separate treatments. In addition, in this study, by applying the combined intervention, the duration of treatment decreased significantly.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention of Post-ERCP-Pancreatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Studies suggest that intrapancreatic calcium has an important role in activating pancreatic enzymes; in addition, elevated intraductal pressure is required for development of pancreatitis. Magnesium sulfate (MS), as a calcium antagonist and a muscle relaxant of the Oddi sphincter, is suggested to reduce the incidence and severity of post-ERCP-pancreatitis (PEP) in this article. ⋯ Although the usage of MS was not able to prevent PEP in all patients enrolled in this study, but it could significantly reduce the incidence of PEP in high risk patients of intervention group in comparison with placebo group. The median length of hospital stay was also significantly lower in new drug group in contrast to placebo.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Prophylactic Caffeine on Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Preterm Neonates Weighing 1250-2000 g: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Caffeine is commonly used to prevent or treat apnea in preterm neonates. The present trial was designed to determine the effect of caffeine on reducing the time required for nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). ⋯ The results suggest that preventative caffeine can reduce the duration of NCPAP support in neonates with RDS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparing the Effect of Dienogest and OCPS on Pain and Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease that adversely affects women's quality of life (QOL). We aimed to compare the effect of dienogest and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) on pain and QOL in women with endometriosis. ⋯ The finding of the present study revealed that there is no difference in the efficacy of dienogest and OCPs in management of pain and the QOL. But there was a significant difference between the placebo and intervention groups.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Maternal Pethidine on Breast Feeding Behavior of Infants in Cesarean Section by Spinal Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Pain control methods after cesarean section may interfere with infant breast-feeding. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pethidine on breast feeding of infants born via cesarean section with spinal anesthesia. ⋯ Evaluation of infants in the first 48 hours after birth showed that those babies whose mothers received pethidine were less willing to start breast-feeding. However, other components of breast-feeding behaviors were similar.