Clinical trials: Immune Function
Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
The gut microbiota is critical to health and functions with a level of complexity comparable to that of an organ system. Dysbiosis, or alterations of this gut microbiota ecology, have been implicated in a number of disease…
- Conditions
- Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04014413
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Immune System Diseases, Eosinophilia
Activation and Function of Eosinophils in Conditions With Blood or Tissue Eosinophilia
This study will investigate how, why and under what conditions eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become activated and will examine their function in immune reactions.
- Conditions
- Immune System Diseases, Eosinophilia, Helminthiasis, Hypersensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT00001406
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Asthma, Respiratory Sounds
Treatment of Persistent Wheezing in Infants and Children
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that is produced when air flows through narrowed lung airways. It is a common symptom of asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT00301171
- Testing
- Inhaled Fluticasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Colorectal Cancer
Impact of Probiotics in Modulation of Intestinal Microbiota
The investigators would study about impact of the administration of probiotics in the intestinal mucosa of patients undergoing resection colic, by evaluating cytokine profile by quantitative real time PCR.
- Trial name
- NCT01895530
- Testing
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Human Milk Fortifier and Cytokine Profile
This is a research study investigating if adding human milk fortifier to a preterm babies breast milk feedings affects the baby's immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT00601081
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy
Neuropsychological Development and Executive Functioning of Children Born to HIV- Infected Mothers ( NEUROPSY-HEU )
Main objective: to evaluate the executive functioning of the HIV exposed uninfected children (HEU) versus children from the same socio-economic and cultural environment, not infected or affected by HIV.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Exposure During Pregnancy, Neurophysiologic Abnormality, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NEUROPSY-HEU (NCT04108728)
- Testing
- BRIEF SCORE AT INCLUSION
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Asthma
The Effect of Cow Milk Consumption on Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Functions in Asthmatic and Non Asthmatic Children
the investigators hypothesis is that milk consumption, either in the acute phase and through prolonged exposure, does not cause or increase respiratory symptoms or airway inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT02745899
- Testing
- Cow milk, Soy milk
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Bronchial Asthma
Comparative Effectiveness Study of Constant-Load Versus Graded Aerobic Exercise in Obese Children With Bronchial Asthma
This study aimed to compare the effect of constant-load aerobic exercise (CL-AE) and graded aerobic exercise (G-AE) on cardiopulmonary fitness, and functional capacity in a cohort of obese children with bronchial asthma (BA).
- Trial name
- NCT06326632
- Testing
- Constant-load Aerobic Exercise, Graded Aerobic exercise, Respiratory Re-training
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Stunting
Child Health, Agriculture and Integrated Nutrition
CHAIN is an open-label, individually randomized trial of improved infant and young child feeding (IYCF) versus "IYCF-plus" among 192 infants enrolled between 5-6 months of age in Shurugwi district, rural Zimbabwe.
- Trial name
- CHAIN (NCT04874688)
- Testing
- Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement, Provitamin A biofortified maize, NUA-45 biofortified sugar beans
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Sjogren's Syndrome, Salivary Gland
Evaluation of Salivary Gland Dysfunction
This study will evaluate patients with complaints of dry mouth to determine the cause and severity of their salivary gland dysfunction and their possible eligibility for other NIDCR protocols.
- Trial name
- NCT00001196
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,740 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Asthma
Assessment of PFT, Safety, and PK of Zileuton Injection in Asthma Patients
A single intravenous injection of zileuton (150 or 300 mg) will be administered to patients with stable asthma. The goals will be to determine if zileuton i.v.
- Trial name
- NCT00534625
- Testing
- zileuton
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Critical Therapeutics
Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Children
Entecavir With or Without Pegylated Interferon α-2b in Children Aged 3-6 Years With Immune-Tolerant Chronic Hepatitis B
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of entecavir monotherapy versus sequential entecavir plus pegylated interferon α-2b in achieving functional cure in immune-tolerant, HBeAg-positive children aged 3-6 years with…
- Conditions
- Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Children, Chronic Hepatitis B
- Trial name
- NCT07345624
- Testing
- Entecavir, Entecavir + Pegylated interferon α-2b
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Qing-Lei Zeng
Septic Shock
Diagnostic Study of Adrenal Cortical Function in Children With Septic Shock
OBJECTIVES: I. Examine adrenal cortical function and the incidence of adrenal dysfunction in children with septic shock. II. Examine the mortality, length of stay in the PICU, and incidence of multiorgan failure in children with…
- Trial name
- NCT00005890
- Testing
- corticotropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Iron Deficiency, Anemia
The Effects of Iron and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Cognition and Immune Function in Iron Deficient Children
The aim of this study is to determine if providing iron and a mixture of DHA and EPA, alone and in combination, to children with iron deficiency and poor n-3 fatty acid intake will improve their cognitive performance, activity…
- Trial name
- FeFA (NCT01092377)
- Testing
- DHA and EPA Fish Oil capsule, Iron tablet
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- North-West University, South Africa
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Pilot Study of Hippocampal Function in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)
This study is an expansion of a previous study done to determine how thinking skills relate to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and certain regions of the brain in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- ASSET (NCT00918801)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Asthma in Children, Sleep Hygiene
Impact of Sleep Duration on Immune Balance in Urban Children With Asthma
Urban children with asthma are at high risk for short sleep, due to an environment that jeopardizes both sleep and asthma management.
- Conditions
- Asthma in Children, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep, Inadequate
- Trial name
- AIMS (NCT05420766)
- Testing
- Shortened Sleep, Stabilized sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Rhode Island Hospital
Scoliosis
Scoliosis and Functional Outcomes in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect musculoskeletal development and posture in children.
- Trial name
- NCT07433894
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Bereavement, Depressive Disorder
Consequences of Conjugal Bereavement in Adults
Bereavement refers to the expected reactions and sadness associated with the loss of a loved one. It has been reported that the loss of a spouse is rated as the major life stressor among survivors of varying ages and diverse…
- Conditions
- Bereavement, Depressive Disorder, Immunologic Disease, Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00001659
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Asthma
A Phase II Study to Investigate Lung Function With 2 Different Doses of Inhaled Glycopyrronium Taken With BFF Compared to BFF in Participants of 4 to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Asthma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of 2 different GP metered dose inhaler (MDI) doses relative to placebo MDI as add-on treatment to BFF MDI on lung function in participants 4 to less than 12 years of age with…
- Trial name
- FAROS (NCT07525375)
- Testing
- GP MDI, BFF MDI
- Where
- 44 sites in United States, Argentina and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
Aerosols in the Treatment of Asymptomatic Pneumocystis Pneumonia: A Pilot Study Assessing the Effectiveness of Aerosolized Pentamidine as Treatment of Subclinical Pneumocystis Infection in Patients With No Clinical Symptoms
To confirm the ability of pulmonary (lung) function testing (PFT) to detect Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) before the development of clinical symptoms and to determine if pentamidine (PEN), a drug used in treating PCP, can…
- Trial name
- NCT00000707
- Testing
- Pentamidine isethionate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)