Tag: randomized controlled trial
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Can Vitamin D Supplementation Influence Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents? A Grade-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Overview Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are pressing global health concerns linked to adverse cardiometabolic outcomes. Questions remain about whether vitamin D supplementation can modulate cardiometabolic risk factors such as insulin resistance, lipid profiles, blood pressure, and inflammatory markers in this population. This article summarizes a grade-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized…
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Vitamin D Supplementation and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Overview Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are linked to adverse cardiometabolic outcomes, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and early atherosclerotic changes. Vitamin D has attracted interest as a potential modulator of metabolic health due to its roles in inflammation, glucose metabolism, and endothelial function. This article summarizes a grade-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis…
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? Active vs Passive Distraction to Ease Pediatric Procedural Distress
Introduction: The Challenge of Pediatric Procedural Distress Invasive procedures such as venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are routine in pediatric care but often distressing for young patients. Anxiety, fear, and pain can complicate the procedure, increase distress behaviors, and potentially impact a child’s emotional development and future medical encounters. While pharmacological approaches exist, non-pharmacological strategies—especially distraction…
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Pecha Kucha’s Impact on Basic Life Support Training: A Randomized Trial
Introduction Cardiac arrest outcomes depend heavily on the rapid and competent delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS). Traditional teaching methods, while foundational, may not guarantee sustained learning or high-quality performance in real-life scenarios. Pecha Kucha (PK), a concise and visually driven presentation format, has emerged as a potential mechanism to boost engagement, retention, and practical…
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Pecha Kucha Boosts Basic Life Support Training: A Randomized Trial in Health Services Students
Overview and Significance Basic Life Support (BLS) is a cornerstone of emergency care, yet traditional teaching methods can fail to sustain knowledge and practical skills. A randomized controlled trial explored whether the Pecha Kucha (PK) presentation format could improve BLS learning outcomes among health services students. By comparing PK-based training to a standard 30‑minute PowerPoint…
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Remote Motor Fitness for Older Adults: A Smartphone AI-Powered Exercise Randomized Trial
Introduction Regular physical activity supports healthy aging, yet guidelines commonly follow a one-size-fits-all approach and pay limited attention to non‑cardiovascular fitness components such as balance, flexibility, and strength. This study introduces a novel home‑based platform that uses a smartphone’s sensors to remotely assess motor fitness and deliver AI‑generated, personalized exercise programs tailored to older adults’…
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Smartphone Platform: Remote Motor Fitness Assessment with AI-Generated Personalized Exercise for Older Adults — A Randomized Trial
Introduction: Rethinking Exercise for Healthy Aging Regular physical activity remains a cornerstone of healthy aging, yet traditional guidelines often adopt a one-size-fits-all approach that may neglect important fitness components beyond cardiovascular endurance. Balance, flexibility, and strength are critical for maintaining independence and reducing fall risk in older adults, but there is limited guidance for accurately…
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A Smartphone Platform for Remote Motor Fitness Assessment and AI-Generated Personalized Exercise Programs for Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview As the global population ages, innovative approaches are needed to promote healthy aging. This randomized controlled trial evaluates a smartphone-based platform that remotely assesses motor fitness and delivers AI-generated, personalized exercise programs for older adults. The goal is to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without requiring laboratory facilities or professional supervision. Rationale and Innovation…
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Dropout Patterns in Digital Psychosocial Interventions for Adult Illicit Substance Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview and Purpose Illicit drug use remains a global health challenge, with millions seeking effective treatments. Digital psychosocial interventions have emerged as scalable options to reach diverse populations, offering flexible access via apps, websites, and messaging. This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify dropout rates in digital interventions for adults with illicit…
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Deploying Smartphone Surveys in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial of Batch Frequency and Longitudinal Response
Background and Rationale Smartphone-based surveys offer a promising approach for real-time health data collection, especially in longitudinal studies. They enable frequent self-reports on mood, cognitive function, physical activity, and clinical experiences while reducing recall bias. Yet, maintaining engagement over months poses a major challenge, particularly for older adults who may face barriers to digital health…