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Rush University Medical Center Clinical Trials
Studies where Rush University Medical Center is the lead sponsor: what is enrolling now, by phase, condition and country.
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All 61PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Evaluating Evidenced Based Options for PTSD Treatment
This study will look at: How practical it is to offer another round of proven therapy. How effective different therapy options are for people who didn't respond to the first treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06733376
- Testing
- Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Skills Training for Affective and Interpersonal Regulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Randomized Crossover Trial of Bright Light Therapy in Crohn's Disease on Intestinal Barrier Homeostasis
Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC), collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are two of the most significant chronic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and affects over 1.5 million…
- Trial name
- NCT05579392
- Testing
- Bright Light Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Spontaneous Breathing Trial in ICU
Automatic Tube Compensation vs. Pressure Support Ventilation During Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Adults
For patients requiring mechanical ventilation, spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) are conducted to determine if it is safe to remove the breathing tube. There are multiple methods for conducting SBTs.
- Trial name
- NCT07005505
- Testing
- Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV), Automatic tube compensation (ATC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 880 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Oral Tranexamic Acid After Total Knee Arthroplasty
This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of oral tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
- Trial name
- NCT06894719
- Testing
- tranexamic acid Oral-Short Arm, tranexamic acid Oral-Long Arm
- Volunteers
- 351 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Hypertension
E3 Hypertension - A Team-based, Multidisciplinary Model in Addressing Barriers to Hypertension Control
This study aims to compare a multidisciplinary clinical hypertension and social needs intervention to enhanced standard of care for hypertension management in primary care clinics with regards to hypertension control outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT06899750
- Testing
- E3 Multidisciplinary Team, E3 Self-Guided Hypertension Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
COPD
COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study
Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work.
- Trial name
- COPD READY (NCT07125053)
- Testing
- Education (self-guided), Education (counselor-led), Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 448 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
The Course of Hip Flexion Weakness Following LLIF or ALIF
The purpose of this study is to assess the course of hip weakness after LLIF or ALIF procedures. These outcomes include measures of hip strength using a dynamometer, which is a device used to measure muscle strength.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Nucleus Pulposus, Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT04204135
- Testing
- LLIF or ALIF procedures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Respiration, Artificial, Weaning
Optimal Timing for Spontaneous Breathing Trials
This study aims to explore how the timing of Spontaneous Breathing Trials (SBTs) affects recovery in adult patients who are on mechanical ventilation in the ICU.
- Trial name
- NCT06561295
- Testing
- Later Morning Timing of Spontaneous Breathing Trials
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 348 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Mechanical Ventilation
Prognostic Estimates Among ICU Clinicians
One challenge with decision making for mechanically ventilated is that their prognosis is often uncertain. The ProVent-14 score incorporates clinical variables measured on the 14th day of mechanical ventilation to predict risk of…
- Trial name
- NCT06452797
- Testing
- ProVent-14 score
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy
Protocolized Weaning of High-Flow Nasal Cannula in Adult Patients
High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a type of oxygen therapy commonly used in adults with breathing problems. While HFNC can help patients avoid breathing tubes and improve oxygen levels, there is no standard method for deciding…
- Trial name
- PRO-WEAN HFNC (NCT07452406)
- Testing
- Protocolized HFNC Weaning Strategy, Usual Care HFNC Weaning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Completed, with results posted
All 80Contact Allergic Dermatitis, Adverse Skin Reaction
Aquacel Hypersensitivity Dressing in TJAs
The aim of this multi-surgeon, single institution study is to prospectively evaluate the incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following application of AQUACEL Ag, a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing, in total hip…
- Trial name
- NCT06011629
- Testing
- Aquacel dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 457 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Dexamethasone in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficacious and safest dexamethasone dose given intraoperatively during total knee arthroplasty that reduces postoperative opioid consumption and pain, improves postoperative…
- Trial name
- NCT05018091
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 4mg, Dexamethasone 8 Mg/mL Injectable Suspension, Dexamethasone 16mg
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 438 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Allergic Reaction, Wound Complication
Prineo Sensitivity Dressing Study
Wound complications can be devastating following total joint arthroplasty, resulting in an increased practice burden in the form of more frequent follow ups, increased clinic visits potential for wound dehiscence, superficial…
- Trial name
- NCT06011603
- Testing
- Prineo dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 303 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Pain
The Use of a Digital Application for Reporting Pain and Pain Management in Home Hospice
Poor adherence to pain management and high pain intensity associated with serious, advanced illness is a major public health concern.
- Trial name
- ePainSupport (NCT04869085)
- Testing
- e-PainSupport
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer
A Study of Serum Folate Levels in Patients Treated With Olaparib
This is a study investigating folate deficiency (lack of folic acid in the blood) in patients who take the drug olaparib to treat their advanced ovarian or breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Folic Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04024254
- Testing
- Folic Acid Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center