Clinical trials: Amyloid Pathology
Amyloid-beta
Modulation of CSF Amyloid-beta Concentrations Via Behavioral Sleep Deprivation and Pharmacological Sleep Induction
The purpose of this study is to change the concentration of amyloid-beta in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through modulation of the sleep-wake cycle.
- Trial name
- NCT02063217
- Testing
- Sodium Oxybate, Sleep deprivation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia
Busulfan, Fludarabine, and Total-Body Irradiation in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing a Donor Stem Cell Transplant for Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving low doses of chemotherapy, such as fludarabine and busulfan, before a donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
- Trial name
- Bu Flu TBI (NCT00245037)
- Testing
- therapeutic allogeneic lymphocytes, busulfan, cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Multiple Myeloma, AL Amyloidosis
COVID-19 VAX Booster Dosing in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
To determine whether protective antibody levels increase after booster dosing with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in patients diagnosed with Hematologic Malignancies who have low antibody levels after a prior first vaccination with…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, AL Amyloidosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT05028374
- Testing
- A single "booster" dose of the Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
RANGER™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon vs Standard Balloon Angioplasty
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Ranger™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon for treating lesions located in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries (SFA/PPA).
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Artery Diseases, Peripheral, Plaque, Atherosclerotic
- Trial name
- RANGER II SFA (NCT03064126)
- Testing
- RANGER™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon, Paclitaxel, Standard Balloon Angioplasty
- Where
- 67 sites in United States, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Alzheimer Disease, Amyloid Beta-Protein
Phase II Study of Florbetaben (BAY 94-9172) PET Imaging for Detection/Exclusion of Cerebral β-amyloid in Patients With Probable Alzheimer's Disease Compared to Healthy Volunteers
The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety of a single dose of BAY 94-9172 (ZK 6013443) as an investigational medicinal product (IMP) in detecting cerebral protein-plaque (amyloid beta) with positron emission…
- Trial name
- NCT00750282
- Testing
- Florbetaben (BAY94-9172)
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 422 people
- Sponsor
- Lantheus Biosciences Ltd.
Dental Plaque
Dental Office Prevention Strategies for Children
The overall goal of this study is to improve the standard of care in treating young children who often suffer from chronic caries (dental decay).
- Trial name
- NCT02004990
- Testing
- Single cleansing procedure of 10% Povidone Iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-Type Psoriasis
4 Year Extension Study of Efficacy and Safety of Secukinumab in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Plaque-type Psoriasis
CAIN457A2304E1 was an extension study to two phase III studies, CAIN457A2304 and CAIN457A2307 (core studies). This extension study planned to collect up to four years of long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy data of…
- Trial name
- NCT01640951
- Testing
- AIN457 150 mg, AIN457 300 mg
- Where
- 111 sites in United States, Austria and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 675 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
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
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
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
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 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
Psoriasis
A Phase 3, Multi Site, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Comparing CP- 690,550 And Etanercept In Subjects With Moderate To Severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
To evaluate the efficacy of CP-690,550 as compared to etanercept and the safety of CP-690,550 for treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01241591
- Testing
- CP 690,550 5 mg, CP 690,550 10 mg, Etanercept 50 mg
- Where
- 122 sites in Argentina, Austria and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 1,101 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Psoriasis
Study to Evaluate Psoriasis Severity and Its Psychosocial Impact Using the Simplified Psoriasis Index (SPI), as Well as Long-term Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Secukinumab Administered Subcutaneously in Patients With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Evaluate psoriasis severity and its psychosocial impact using a novel Patient Reported Outcome (the Simplified Psoriasis Index SPI) at 16 weeks, as well as long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of secukinumab administered…
- Trial name
- IPSI-PSO (NCT02595970)
- Testing
- Secukinumab
- Where
- 17 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Amorphous, Eosinophilic, and Acellular Deposit, Constipation
S1702 Isatuximab in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Primary Amyloidosis
This phase II trial studies how well isatuximab works in treating patients with primary amyloidosis that has come back or does not respond to treatment.
- Conditions
- Amorphous, Eosinophilic, and Acellular Deposit, Constipation, Diarrhea, Early Satiety
- Trial name
- NCT03499808
- Testing
- Isatuximab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 345 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Alzheimer's Disease
Health Evaluation in African Americans Using RAS Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine if telmisartan, an FDA approved blood pressure medication, may also have beneficial effects on Alzheimer's disease prevention in African Americans, who are at high risk for Alzheimer's…
- Trial name
- HEART (NCT02471833)
- Testing
- Telmisartan 20mg, Telmisartan 40mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Atherosclerosis
Aliskiren Effect on Aortic Plaque Progression
This study is being done to assess the effectiveness of short term (~9 months) Aliskiren/Placebo therapy to slow down the progression of atherosclerotic disease in thoracic and abdominal aorta.
- Trial name
- ALPINE (NCT01417104)
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University