Clinical trials: Amyloid Pathology
Amyloid Beta Protein
Escitalopram Effects on CSF Amyloid Beta
Alzheimers disease (AD) is a devastating illness, estimated to affect 5 million patients in the United States alone and projected to increase dramatically over the next decades as the population ages unless preventive measures…
- Trial name
- NCT02161458
- Testing
- Escitalopram 20mg for 2 weeks, Escitalopram 20mg for 8 weeks, Escitalopram 30mg for 8 weeks
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue
American Ginseng in Treating Patients With Fatigue Caused by Cancer
RATIONALE: American ginseng may reduce fatigue in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether American ginseng is more effective than a placebo in treating cancer-related fatigue.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Fatigue, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00719563
- Testing
- American ginseng
- Where
- 326 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 364 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Alzheimer Disease, Amyloid Angiopathy
Comparison of OCTA Factors in Patients With or Without Amyloid Pathology: A Prospective Study
To compare alternation of retinal microcirculation within the macula and optic disc in patients with dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and cognitively healthy subjects who had positive amyloid biomarkers (Aβ +) or not…
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Amyloid Angiopathy, Macular Ischemia, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05475158
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Hospital
Plaque, Gingivitis
The Clinical of Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste and a Newly Designed Toothbrush Compared to Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste and a Regular Toothbrush in Reducing Plaque and Gingivitis.
Qualified subjects will be enrolled and randomly assigned to either of the two study groups based on their initial Plaque and Gingivitis scores.
- Trial name
- NCT06427499
- Testing
- Stannous fluoride toothpaste, Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Plaque, Inflammation
Trial of Toothpaste to Reduce Plaque and Inflammation
Dental plaque causes caries and periodontal disease and data are sparse about toothpaste and plaque removal. Inflammation, caused by dental plaque, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02666508
- Testing
- Plaque identifying toothpaste, Non-plaque identifying toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Moderate to Severe Plaque-type Psoriasis
Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Secukinumab for Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis for up to 1 Year
This study will assess the safety and efficacy of secukinumab compared to placebo in patients that have moderate to severe, chronic, plaque-type psoriasis.
- Trial name
- ERASURE (NCT01365455)
- Testing
- secukinumab 150 mg
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 738 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders
3'-Deoxy-3'-[18F] Fluorothymidine PET Imaging in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F] fluorothymidine (FLT) PET imaging, may help find and diagnose cancer.
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00935090
- Testing
- 3'-deoxy-3'-[18F]fluorothymidine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
High-Dose Chemotherapy With or Without Total-Body Irradiation Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer or Solid Tumors
This pilot trial studies different high-dose chemotherapy regimens with or without total-body irradiation (TBI) to compare how well they work when given before autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With 11q23 (MLL) Abnormalities, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Del(5q)
- Trial name
- NCT00536601
- Testing
- etoposide, cyclophosphamide, carmustine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Stroke, Stroke (CVA) or TIA
The Imperial Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment in Cerebrovascular Disease (IC3)
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, frequently resulting in persistent cognitive deficits among survivors.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Dementia, Vascular, Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Trial name
- IC3 (NCT05885295)
- Testing
- MRI brain, Blood tests, cognitive assessments
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Plaque
Efficacy of a Stannous Fluoride Toothpaste, Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthwash, and Battery Toothbrush Regimen in Reducing Established Dental Plaque and Gingivitis.
To evaluate the efficacy of a stannous fluoride toothpaste, Cetylpyridinium Chloride Mouthwash, and Battery Toothbrush Regimen in Reducing Established Dental Plaque and Gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07398846
- Testing
- 0.454%Stannous fluoride toothpaste, 0.075% Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) and 0.28% zinc lactatmouthwashe, 0.76% Sodium Monofluorophosphate (Na MFP) toothpaste
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colgate Palmolive
Anemia, Leukemia
Epoetin Alfa or Darbepoetin Alfa in Treating Patients With Anemia Caused by Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa may cause the body to make more red blood cells. They are used to treat anemia caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00416624
- Testing
- darbepoetin alfa, epoetin alfa, fatigue assessment and management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Detailed Clinical and MRI Characteristics in Primary Non-traumatic Convexity Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Elderly Patients.
Transient focal neurological episode (TFNE) is the most frequent presenting symptom of convexity subarachnoid haemorrhage (cSAH) in elderly patients with non-traumatic cSAH with suspected, possible or probable cerebral amyloid…
- Trial name
- cSAH (NCT04825808)
- Testing
- usual care
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
CAD, Coronary Artery Disease
AI Driven National Platform for CT cOronary Angiography for clinicaL and industriaL applicatiOns Registry
The overall aim is to build an AI driven national Platform for CT cOronary angiography for clinicaL and industriaL applicatiOns (APOLLO) for automated anonymization, reporting, Agatston scoring and plaque quantification in CAD.
- Conditions
- CAD, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Stenosis, Plaques; Epicardial
- Trial name
- APOLLO (NCT05509010)
- Testing
- CTCA
- Where
- 3 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart Centre Singapore
Subjective Memory Loss in Older Persons
Study of the Effects of Cerefolin NAC on Inflammation Blood Markers in Older Individuals With Memory Complaints
The purpose of this six-month research study is to determine if Cerefolin NAC reduces levels of substances in the blood that may be associated with thinking ability and the health of brain cells in subjects with memory concerns…
- Trial name
- NCT00597376
- Testing
- Cerefolin NAC (a medical food)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Alzheimer's Disease, Aging
Do HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors Affect Abeta Levels?
Recent evidence suggests that there is a significant overlap between AD and cerebrovascular disease. In fact, AD and cerebrovascular disease may share some of the same risk factors, including hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00303277
- Testing
- simvastatin, pravastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Postoperative Cognitive Decline, Inflammation, and Plasma Levels of Beta-amyloids
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) can be a serious complication. The development of therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of this condition requires the identification of subgroup of patients with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00850928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Caries, Plaque
Dental Plaque Microbiota in Caries-free and Caries-active Children
Dental caries is a polymicrobial infection originally thought to be caused by Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. However, unprecedented developments in modern molecular techniques have demonstrated that several microbial…
- Trial name
- NCT03906981
- Testing
- Plaque from each subject will be collected but there will be no intervention
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Alzheimer Disease
Exploratory Study of Low-Dose Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy With HeLaXON 1X in Patients With Mild Alzheimer's Disease Dementia
This randomized, sham-controlled, exploratory clinical trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of HeLaXON, an investigational low-dose radiation therapy device, in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease dementia.
- Trial name
- LDRT-AD-03 (NCT07863011)
- Testing
- HeLaXON 1X Low-Dose Radiation Therapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ReadyCure Inc.
Alzheimer Disease
Evaluating Simvastatin's Potential Role in Therapy
The purpose of this study is to see how simvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, affects processes related to the development of Alzheimer's disease, including: 1) levels of a substance called beta-amyloid-42 found in the spinal…
- Trial name
- ESPRIT (NCT00486044)
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Bone Marrow Transplantation in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage cancer cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop cancer cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT00005804
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center