Clinical trials: Radiation Fibrosis
Bladder Fibrosis
Bladder ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse) Study
Urinary bladder fibrosis (thickening and scarring) is fairly uncommon in children. Traditionally, the presence of urinary bladder fibrosis has been confirmed directly with bladder biopsy or using urodynamic testing.
- Trial name
- NCT01781832
- Testing
- ARFI-Derived Shear Wave Velocities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pulmonary Fibrosis, Breast Cancer
Trial of Concurrent Versus Sequential Tamoxifen With Radiotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
Two hundred and sixty patients with breast cancer will be accrued into the study. After inclusion in the study, all the patients will be randomized into two arms.
- Trial name
- CONSET (NCT00896155)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, Radiotherapy
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Memorial Hospital
Keloid, Scleroderma
UVA1 Light for Scleroderma and Similar Conditions
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of high-dose UVA1 irradiation in the treatment of fibrosing conditions of the skin, e.g., keloid (a thick scar from growth of fibrous tissue), scleroderma…
- Conditions
- Keloid, Scleroderma, Scars, Granuloma Annulare
- Trial name
- NCT00476697
- Testing
- German manufactured UVA1 emitting light system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Keloid
Keloid Radiation Registry
Radiation therapy has been, and is being used in treatment of patients with keloid. Radiation is typically used as an adjunct to surgery in order to reduce the recurrence rate of keloid.
- Trial name
- NCT01457079
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Tirgan, Michael H., M.D.
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Chronic Liver Disease (CLD), Cancer
Chronic Liver Disease and Radiation-induced Second Primary Liver Malignancy
Cancer survivors are at a high risk to develop second primary malignancy (SPM) which constitutes a serious threat for them. Radiotherapy is the cornerstone for the management of many cancers as a locoregional treatment modality.
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease (CLD), Cancer, Liver Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT06868394
- Testing
- radiotherapy, No intervention
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 20,846 people
- Sponsor
- Suez Canal University
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Vitamin E and Pentoxifylline in Treating Women With Lymphedema After Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Vitamin E and pentoxifylline may be effective in decreasing lymphedema in women who have received radiation therapy for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00022204
- Testing
- vitamin E, pentoxifylline, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Cystic Fibrosis
MR Imaging of Lung in the Follow-up Assessment of Cystic Fibrosis
The aim of the study is to assess the diagnostic sensitivity of MRI to detect changes in Helbich-Bhalla scoring over time in patients with cystic fibrosis
- Trial name
- CFMR-lung (NCT03357562)
- Testing
- lung MRI
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Keloid, Scleroderma, Localized
Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy in the Treatment of Skin Conditions With Altered Dermal Matrix
This research study will evaluate the effectiveness of high dose UVB light therapy in the treatment of keloid (or hypertrophic scar), scleroderma, acne keloidalis nuchae, old burn scars, granuloma annulare or related conditions.
- Conditions
- Keloid, Scleroderma, Localized, Acne Keloidalis, Scars
- Trial name
- NCT00129428
- Testing
- UVB Irradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Scleroderma, Keloids
UVA1 Light for Treatment of Scleroderma and Similar Conditions
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of an investigational device which is similar in appearance to a "tanning bed" but which emits ultraviolet irradiation of a specific wavelength known as UVA1.
- Conditions
- Scleroderma, Keloids, Other Fibrosing Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT00476801
- Testing
- German manufactured UVA1 light emitting device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Liver Fibroses
Increased Liver Stiffness: A Study of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) Elastography
The goal of this study is to determine if ultrasound tools can be used to detect liver stiffness. Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography and backscatter will be used to see if they can detect liver stiffness in…
- Trial name
- NCT03382119
- Testing
- Ultrasound with ARFI (acoustic radiation force impulse), Ultrasound with backscatter imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Keloid
High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Treatment of Keloids
This prospective study evaluates the outcome of surgical excision with adjuvant high-dose-rate brachytherapy for the treatment of recalcitrant keloids. Main outcomes are recurrence rate, scar quality and physical complaints.
- Trial name
- NCT02005055
- Testing
- Surgical excision with adjuvant high-dose-rate brachytherapy
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Liver Fibrosis, Liver Inflammation
Ultrasound Based Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Imaging
ARFI (Ultrasound-based Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse) will be used during ultrasound guided needle biopsy of the liver of children.
- Trial name
- NCT01781208
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Based Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Keloid Scar
Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) for the Treatment of Recurrent Keloid Scars
Keloid formation in response to skin trauma inflicts about 18 million individuals. A key impediment in successful treatment of keloids is that the predominant treatments, particularly surgical excision and shaving, tend to…
- Trial name
- NCT04184011
- Testing
- SRT-100™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sensus Healthcare
Pulmonary Nodules, Solitary, Pulmonary Nodules, Multiple
AI Assisted Detection of Chest X-Rays
This study has been added as a sub study to the Simulation Training for Emergency Department Imaging 2 study (ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT05427838).
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Nodules, Solitary, Pulmonary Nodules, Multiple, Pulmonary Consolidation, Pneumothorax
- Trial name
- AID-CXR (NCT06075836)
- Testing
- Cases reading, Ground truthing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Fibrosis, Radiation Injuries
Trial of Pentoxifylline in Patients With Functional Disability Caused by Radiation-Induced Advanced Regional Fibrosis
After initial assessment of their condition by specified clinical and laboratory parameters, each of the patients will be treated for 8 weeks at the standard pentoxifylline dose (400 mg po TID).
- Trial name
- NCT00001437
- Testing
- pentoxifylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Fibrosis Syndrome, Lymphedema
Reversing External-beam Radiotherapy-associated Fibrosis Syndrome: an Interventional Bayesian Adaptive Randomized-controlled Orphan Drug Platform Trial for Orodental Sequelae (Reverse-fibrose)
To find out if adding medication can help treat or prevent lymphedema and/or fibrosis related to radiation therapy, in survivors of head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Fibrosis Syndrome, Lymphedema, Head &Amp; Neck Cancer, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT06912763
- Testing
- Pravastatin (drug), Pentoxifylline, ketoprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cystic Fibrosis
Skeletal Health and Bone Marrow Composition in Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis
The investigators will be evaluating bone marrow composition via magnetic resonance imaging in adolescents diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) compared to healthy, matched controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06216704
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance relaxometry, Magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cystic Fibrosis
Dynamic Chest X-ray With Simultaneous Spirometry
Dynamic chest X-ray (DCR) is a novel radiographic technique that enables us to visualise the movement of the chest and lungs in real-time by recording a series of x-ray images over 10-20 second interval.
- Trial name
- DynaSSaur (NCT06122051)
- Testing
- Dynamic chest x-ray, Spirometry
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust