Clinical trials: Chest Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
A Phase 1 Study of Continuous Intravenous L-citrulline During Sickle Cell Pain Crisis or Acute Chest Syndrome
Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder characterized by vaso-occlusion from sickling of red blood cells, that can lead to pain or organ complications such as acute chest syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02697240
- Testing
- Intravenous citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Aorta Injury
CTAG Dissection/Trauma Post Marketing Surveillance Japan
Post Marketing Surveillance of the Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
- Conditions
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Aorta Injury, Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Trial name
- NCT05414318
- Testing
- Conformable GORE® TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- W.L.Gore & Associates
Sickle Cell Disease
Study to Assess Safety and Impact of SelG1 With or Without Hydroxyurea Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease Patients With Pain Crises
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the investigational drug SelG1 when given to sickle cell disease patients either taking or not taking hydroxyurea was effective in preventing or reducing the occurrence of pain…
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN (NCT01895361)
- Testing
- SelG1
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Brazil and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Reprixys Pharmaceutical Corporation
Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Sickle Cell
Daily Vitamin D for Sickle-cell Respiratory Complications
This study aims to answer the question whether daily oral vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk of respiratory or lung complications in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Sickle Cell, Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital, Respiratory Tract Diseases
- Trial name
- ViDAS-2 (NCT04170348)
- Testing
- Daily oral vitamin D3, 3,333 IU, Monthly oral vitamin D3, 100,000 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Neoplasms
A Rollover Study of Alectinib in Patients With Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK)-Positive or Rearranged During Transfection (RET)-Positive Cancer
The purpose of this study is to provide continued treatment with alectinib or crizotinib as applicable to participants with ALK- or RET positive cancer who were previously enrolled in any Roche-sponsored alectinib study and who…
- Trial name
- NCT03194893
- Testing
- Alectinib, Crizotinib
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, France and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Sickle Cell Disease
Preventing Acute Chest Syndrome by Transfusion Feasibility Study
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is similar to severe pneumonia and is a common cause of hospitalizations for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). Blood transfusions are one treatment option for ACS.
- Trial name
- PROACTIVE (NCT00951808)
- Testing
- Single blood transfusion, Standard care
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Sickle Cell Anemia, Acute Chest Syndrome
Bi-Level Positive Airway Ventilation for Acute Chest Syndrome
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a frequent complication of sickle cell disease and is diagnosed by having findings on a chest x-ray and one of the following: chest pain, fever, or trouble breathing.
- Trial name
- NCT01589926
- Testing
- Bi-level positive airway pressure device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Castleman Disease
Bevacizumab and Temsirolimus Alone or in Combination With Valproic Acid or Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Malignancy or Other Benign Disease
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of bevacizumab and temsirolimus alone or in combination with valproic acid or cetuximab in treating patients with a malignancy that has spread to other places in the body…
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Castleman Disease, Digestive System Carcinoma, Erdheim-Chester Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01552434
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Cetuximab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Sickle Cell Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D for Sickle-cell Respiratory Complications
This study aims to answer the question whether oral vitamin D supplementation can decrease lung complications in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency, Acute Chest Syndrome, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01443728
- Testing
- Experimental: Vitamin D3 100,000 IU, Active Comparator: Vitamin D3 12,000 IU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Gary M Brittenham, MD
Lung Injury, Acute, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult
Study of Enbrel (Etanercept) for the Treatment Sub-Acute Pulmonary Dysfunction After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of etanercept in the treatment of patients with sub-acute lung injury following a bone marrow transplant.
- Conditions
- Lung Injury, Acute, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult, Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- Trial name
- NCT00141726
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Pain, Sickle Cell Disease
Choosing Opioid Management for Pain and Analyzing Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) Rates Equally
The pathophysiology of sickle cell disease (SCD) manifestations, are complex with interactions of intracellular hemoglobin, membrane and endothelial activation but the hallmark remains recurrent and painful vaso-occlusive…
- Trial name
- COMPARE (NCT01380197)
- Testing
- Morphine, Nubain
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Dexamethasone to Treat Acute Chest Syndrome in People With Sickle Cell Disease
People with sickle cell disease (SCD) may develop acute chest syndrome (ACS), which is a common and serious lung condition that usually requires hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT00530270
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Hemoglobin SC Disease
Hydroxyurea and Magnesium Pidolate to Treat People With Hemoglobin Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD), also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited blood disease that can cause intense pain episodes. Hemoglobin SCD (HbSC) is a form of SCD that is characterized by dense red blood cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00532883
- Testing
- Hydroxyurea, Magnesium Pidolate
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital