The RESCUE-ASDH Trial: Craniotomy vs. Decompressive Craniectomy The RESCUE-ASDH Trial, conducted in 2023, was a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial that played a crucial role in understanding the management of acute subdural hematoma (ASDH), a severe brain injury. Objective of the … Read More
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PACER Trial: Platelet Transfusion before CVC Placement
The PACER Trial: Revisiting Platelet Transfusions for CVC Placement The 2023 PACER Trial investigated a critical aspect of clinical care involving patients with thrombocytopenia undergoing central venous catheter (CVC) placement. This parallel, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial aimed to establish whether … Read More
CARTITUDE-4: Cilta-cel in Multiple Myeloma
The CARTITUDE-4 Trial: Groundbreaking Treatment for Multiple Myeloma The CARTITUDE-4 Trial, a pivotal study published in 2023, represents a significant advancement in the treatment of multiple myeloma, particularly for patients with lenalidomide-refractory disease. This Phase 3 randomized, open-label trial assessed … Read More
CAPItello-291: Capivasertib in Breast Cancer
The CAPItello-291 Trial: A New Horizon in Breast Cancer Treatment The CAPItello-291 Trial, a Phase III double-blind randomized trial conducted in 2023, has significantly contributed to the evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment, particularly for hormone receptor-positive advanced cases. Objective … Read More
BUCKLED Trial: US vs. XRay in Peds Forearm Fractures
The BUCKLED Trial: Ultrasound vs. Radiography in Pediatric Forearm Fractures In 2023, the BUCKLED Trial offered a novel perspective on diagnosing pediatric distal forearm fractures. This multicenter, open-label, noninferiority, randomized trial investigated whether ultrasonography could stand as a viable alternative … Read More
Baby-OSCAR: Ibuprofen in PDA
The Baby-OSCAR Trial: Evaluating Ibuprofen in Preterm Infants with PDA In 2024, the Baby-OSCAR Trial emerged as a pivotal study examining the effects of early treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with ibuprofen in extremely preterm infants. This randomized, double-blind, … Read More
AGENT IDE: Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for ISR
The AGENT IDE Trial: Revolutionizing the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis The AGENT IDE Trial, a prominent study published in 2024, has shed light on a pivotal question in cardiology: Is a paclitaxel-coated balloon more effective than an uncoated balloon for … Read More
REDUCE LAP-HF II: Atrial Shunt Device in HFpEF and HFmEF
Insights from the REDUCE LAP-HF II Trial: Atrial Shunt Devices in Heart Failure Management The REDUCE LAP-HF II Trial, published in 2022, was a significant randomized, blinded, sham-controlled trial aiming to enhance the treatment for patients with heart failure. It … Read More
ILUMIEN IV: OCT-Guided vs. Angio-Guided PCI
Unveiling the ILUMIEN IV Trial: A New Era of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention The ILUMIEN IV: OPTIMAL PC Trial, conducted in 2023, is a landmark study that compares the efficacy of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)-guided coronary stent implantation to the traditional … Read More
BYPASS-CTCA: CT Angio before Cath in Patients with CABG
The BYPASS-CTCA Trial: Enhancing Cardiac Procedures with Pre-Operative CT Scans In 2023, the BYPASS-CTCA Trial set out to redefine the pre-operative protocol for patients with a history of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This open-label randomized controlled trial posed a … Read More