Clinical trials: Biomarkers
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Epidural Lavage Study for Lumbar Stenosis
The purpose of this research is to find out if there are inflammatory biomarkers (also known as biological markers) in epidural space that can predict response to an epidural steroid injection.
- Trial name
- NCT03511053
- Testing
- Epidural Steroid Injection with Lavage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Dallas VA Medical Center
Tobacco Use
Telehealth-Filter Ventilation ( COMET2P1 )
The goals of this project are to determine the effects of varying degrees of cigarette filter ventilation on biomarkers of toxicant exposure and smoking behavior and on subjective responses to the cigarette.
- Trial name
- NCT04969783
- Testing
- Ventilated Cigarette Filter, Unventilated Cigarette Filter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Hypophosphatasia
Pilot Trial of Single Dose Ilofotase Alfa in Hypophosphatasia
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two doses of ilofotase alfa, an enzyme replacement treatment, in patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Trial name
- NCT05890794
- Testing
- Ilofotase Alfa, 0.8 mg/kg, Ilofotase Alfa, 3.2 mg/kg
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- AM-Pharma
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
A Study to Evaluate Rebif® New Formulation (Interferon-beta-1a) in Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
General Note: throughout this record, "Rebif® New Formulation" is used for historical and consistency purposes. Objectives: Primary: To evaluate the efficacy of Rebif® New Formulation (Interferon-beta-1a [IFN-beta-1a], RNF)…
- Trial name
- IMPROVE (NCT00441103)
- Testing
- Rebif® New Formulation (IFN-beta-1a, RNF)
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis
MK-8237 (SCH900237) Biomarker Study in Participants With Allergic Rhinitis or Rhinoconjunctivitis (MK-8237-009)
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect on various biomarkers of treatment with MK-8237 in participants with allergic rhinitis or rhinoconjunctivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01852825
- Testing
- MK-8237, NAC
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Male Osteoporosis
Efficacy in Reducing Fractures and Safety of Zoledronic Acid in Men With Osteoporosis
This study will investigate if the drug zoledronic acid given once yearly is safe and has beneficial effects in treating osteoporosis by reducing bone loss and fractures in men with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00439647
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid 5 mg iv
- Where
- 128 sites in Argentina, Australia and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 1,199 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Bladder Carcinoma
TracelT Hydrogel in Localizing Bladder Tumors in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies how well TracelT hydrogel works in localizing bladder tumors in patients undergoing radiation therapy for bladder cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03125226
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Migraine Disorders
Biomarker Study in Participants With Migraine
This is a study of participants with a diagnosis of migraine who completed another clinical trial NCT02163993. The participants received either LY2951742 or placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT02766517
- Testing
- Capsaicin
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Locally Advanced Neuroendocrine Neoplasm, Metastatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
Telotristat Ethyl for the Treatment of Carcinoid Heart Disease in Patients With Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
This phase III trial compares the effect of telotristat ethyl and the current standard of care somatostatin analog therapy or somatostatin analog therapy alone in treating patients with neuroendocrine tumor that has spread to…
- Trial name
- NCT04810091
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Telotristat Ethyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Biomarkers for Intestinal Permeability in Patients With Constipation
Our overall objective with this study is firstly to provide a comprehensive assessment of intestinal permeability, mucosal barrier function using existing biomarkers and secondly to explore novel biomarkers for measuring…
- Conditions
- Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT02246647
- Testing
- Permeability measurement, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Evaluation of IFNγ and Inflammatory Mediators in Patients With Malignancy-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
This observational study is designed to determine the levels of pro-inflammatory markers in patients diagnosed with M-HLH, and to assess whether the cytokine profiles bear an IFNγ signature.
- Trial name
- NCT03259230
- Testing
- Blood Draws, Data Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Lymphoma, B-Cell
A Study of Obinutuzumab [RO5072759 (GA101)] in Combination With CHOP Chemotherapy in Patients With Previously Untreated Advanced Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (GATHER)
This open-label, multicenter study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab [RO5072759 (GA101)] in combination with CHOP (Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine, Prednisone) chemotherapy in patients with advanced…
- Trial name
- NCT01414855
- Testing
- obinutuzumab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
Crohn Disease of Small Intestine
Defining Predictors of RT Response to Vedolizumab in IBD
The overall goal of the study is to develop data that can convincingly guide clinicians on the use and efficacy of vedolizumab in patients with small bowel CD.
- Trial name
- NCT03142321
- Testing
- Vedolizumab 300 MG Injection [Entyvio]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
PI3K Inhibitor BKM120 and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This pilot randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of PI3K inhibitor BKM120 when given together with cetuximab and to see how well it works in treating patients with recurrent or metastatic head and…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary, Recurrent Salivary Gland Cancer, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT01816984
- Testing
- PI3K inhibitor BKM120, cetuximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Melanoma and Brain Metastases
Dabrafenib/Trametinib, BRAF or BRAF AND MEK Pre-op With BRAF and MEK Post-op, Phase IIB, Melanoma With Brain Mets,Biomarkers and Metabolites
This is a global, multi-centre, open-label, study of GSK2118436 conducted in up to 30 evaluable subjects with resectable, BRAF V600E or V600K mutation-positive metastatic melanoma to the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT01978236
- Testing
- Dabrafenib 150 mg, Trametinib 2.0 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
SARS-CoV-2
CORVax12: SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) Protein Plasmid DNA Vaccine Trial for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
This is a Phase 1, open-label study to evaluate the safety profile of CORVax +/- pIL-12, (electroporated SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein plasmid DNA vaccine with or without the combination of electroporated IL-12p70 plasmid.
- Trial name
- CORVax12 (NCT04627675)
- Testing
- CORVax, IL-12 plasmid, Cliniporator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Providence Health & Services
SIRS, Sepsis
NT-proBNP in ICU Postoperative/Posttraumatic Patients With Shock
The purpose of this study is to determine the course of NT-proBNP plasma concentrations in the context of confounding parameters in postoperative/posttraumatic critically ill patients with severe SIRS/sepsis and shock.
- Conditions
- SIRS, Sepsis, Shock, Critically Ill
- Trial name
- NICUPS (NCT00736723)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Coronary Artery Stenosis
Kidney Damage in Patients With Moderate Fall in eGFR
To compare Iopamidol injection 370 and Iodixanol 320 in evaluating Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in patients with moderate fall in eGFR
- Trial name
- NCT01136876
- Testing
- Iopamidol, Iodixanol-320
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Bracco Diagnostics, Inc
Autistic Disorder
Biomarkers in Autism of Aripiprazole and Risperidone Treatment (BAART)
The Biomarkers in autism of aripiprazole and risperidone treatment (BAART) project will provide evidence-based guidance in the selection and monitoring of drug treatment of autism.
- Trial name
- BAART (NCT01333072)
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, Risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Epilepsy, SUDEP
Abnormal Ventilatory Response to Carbon Dioxide: a Potential Biomarker for Seizure Induced Respiratory Depression & Modification by SSRI
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy patients (SUDEP) is devastating outcome for some patients with epilepsy. It ranks second only to stroke among neurological diseases in years of potential life lost.
- Trial name
- NCT02929667
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Rup Kamal Sainju