2.11. Confidentiality
Complete patient and study information was stored on a secure, password-protected web-based platform. Only the researchers involved in the study were provided with a personalized login and password to access the study information. The statistical team did not have access to sensitive data, such as date of birth, address, or contact details. All records containing the patient details and relevant medical histories were stored separately in a locked file cabinet.There were no plans for the collection, laboratory evaluation, and storage of biological specimens for genetic or molecular analysis in this trial/future use. We did not plan to perform any genetic or molecular analysis in this trial. 