Clinical trials: African Americans
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Reducing Stroke Risk in African-American Men
The project is a 6-month prospective Randomized Controlled Trial evaluating the effects of TargEted MAnageMent Intervention (TEAM, N=80) vs.
- Trial name
- TEAM2 (NCT04402125)
- Testing
- TargEted MAnageMent Intervention (TEAM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence
Ondansetron, Alcohol Use, and Alcohol-Related Symptoms In HIV+ Persons
The proposed randomized clinical trial will investigate a novel pharmacotherapy for hazardous drinking, HIV-infected men and women, using the serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonist ondansetron.
- Trial name
- NCT01254877
- Testing
- ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 357 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Mechanism Underlying Beta-cell Failure in Obese African Americans With History of Hyperglycemic Crises
Obesity is common in African American (AA) patients with newly diagnosed diabetes who present with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Despite the presentation with severe symptoms of insulinopenia and ketoacidosis, clinical and…
- Trial name
- NCT00753142
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Glucose infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV/AIDS
Leveraging mHealth and Peers to Engage African- Americans and Latinxs in HIV Care (LEAN)
This is a pragmatic randomized controlled study comparing existing linkage to care and retention (LTCR) services to an mHealth-enhanced linkage to care and retention (mLTCR) protocol.
- Trial name
- NCT03934437
- Testing
- mLTCR, LTCR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 451 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Alcohol; Harmful Use, Binge Drinking
Computerized Brief Alcohol Intervention (BI) for Binge Drinking HIV At-Risk and Infected Women
African American (AA) women are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDs. The major risk factor for HIV acquisition among AA women is high-risk heterosexual sex, including unprotected vaginal and anal sex, and sex with a high-risk…
- Conditions
- Alcohol; Harmful Use, Binge Drinking, Risk Behavior, HIV Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01125371
- Testing
- Computerized brief alcohol intervention + IVR booster calls, Computerized brief alcohol intervention, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 439 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Diet Modification
Obesity Risk in African American Women is Determined by a Diet-by-phenotype Interaction
The Scientific Premise of this study is that the high level of obesity displayed by African American (AA) women is due to the ability to secrete large amounts of insulin when sugary foods are consumed.
- Trial name
- CHAMPION (NCT03499509)
- Testing
- Low Glycemic Diet, High Glycemic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dementia, Healthy
Encouraging Cognitive Screenings at African American Churches
This pilot study plans to examine feasibility and outcomes of a culturally/religiously-tailored church-based dementia screening intervention among older adult African American church members and community members who use church…
- Trial name
- NCT05037578
- Testing
- Project Grace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Hypovitaminosis D
To Study the Nutri-Genomic Response of Vit-D Supplementation in African-Americans
Three hundred thirty (330) overweight, pre-hypertensive/controlled hypertensive, African-American participants will be enrolled in a 8 week study to assess the effect of two administrations of Vitamin D3 on Vitamin D serum…
- Trial name
- NCT02802449
- Testing
- 25 Hydroxy- Vitamin D3 [25 (OH) D3]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Family, Alzheimer Dementia
The Senior Companion Program Plus
Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) is one of the most challenging chronic health conditions in the United States and considerable disparities exist in the diagnosis and prevalence of ADRD among communities of color.
- Trial name
- SCP Plus (NCT03602391)
- Testing
- SCP Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at Arlington
Caregiver Burnout
Testing Preliminary Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program on Caregiving
Two arm study, experimental and control, to explore the impact of an online training program to prepare community health workers (CHWs) conduct effective outreach to support African American and Latino male caregivers of older…
- Trial name
- IN-HOME (NCT06049043)
- Testing
- Intervention to Help Orient Men to Excel (IN-HOME), AARP's English "Care at Home" resource webpage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KDH Research & Communication
Elevated Blood Pressure, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation
This pilot study will examine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation on reducing blood pressure and improving endothelial function. Premenopausal African American women will be recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT02513823
- Testing
- 2,000 International Units (IU)of vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Hypertension
Storytelling Intervention for African Americans Living With Hypertension
Narrative communication (e.g., storytelling) is an approach that has contributed to behavioral change for individuals with conditions such as diabetes, breast cancer, and hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT05594264
- Testing
- HBPStories
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Trial With Linagliptin (BI 1356) 5mg in African American Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The objective of this trial is to investigate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of linagliptin (BI 1356) 5 mg administered orally in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus of African American origin.
- Trial name
- NCT00935220
- Testing
- linagliptin QD (once daily) for 7 days
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
HIV Infection
Fish Oil for HIV-Related Inflamm-aging and Immune Senescence
HIV infection is associated with premature aging of the immune system. It is believe that the persistent inflammation that accompanies HIV infection is a major contributor to premature immune aging.
- Trial name
- NCT02102724
- Testing
- Fish oil that contains omega-3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Kidney Disease
Transplant Social Worker Support for Live Kidney Donation in African Americans
Talking About Live Kidney Donation Support (TALKS) will study the effectiveness of education, behavior, and financial support interventions to improve consideration of live kidney transplantation/live kidney donation among…
- Trial name
- TALKS (NCT02369354)
- Testing
- TALKS Social Worker Intervention, Financial Assistance Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Stable Coronary Artery Disease
A Pharmacodynamic Study With Ticagrelor in African American Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacodynamic effect of ticagrelor in African American patients with stable coronary artery disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01523392
- Testing
- Ticagrelor, Clopidogrel
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Periodontal Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Relationship of Periodontal Disease Treatment and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Gullah Population
Our overall hypothesis is that treatment of periodontal disease will produce better diabetes glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin A1c, or HbA1c) and reduced levels of the catalytically active form of matrix metalloproteinase…
- Trial name
- NCT01798225
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Healthy
Adherence Dynamics for Whole Food Interventions in African-American Men
The purposes of this study are to explore the dynamics of adherence, using a simple whole food intervention strategy, both prior to and during the intervention period and to identify nutrient shifts in self-selected diets and to…
- Trial name
- DAPH (NCT01408459)
- Testing
- Tomato Product, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
COPD Exacerbation
Telehealth Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Hispanic and African-American Patients Admitted With Exacerbation of COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also known as emphysema, is the leading cause of hospitalization for older adults in the U.S., and a leading cause of death.
- Trial name
- NCT03007485
- Testing
- Telehealth Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 266 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Task Analysis Study of DECIDE For African American Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The Decision-Making Education for Choices in Diabetes Every Day (DECIDE) program (copyrighted) was created by Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs and is used by permission for the purpose of this pilot study.
- Trial name
- eDECIDE (NCT03855449)
- Testing
- eDECIDE Web-based Intervention Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center