Clinical trials: Biomarkers
Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colorectal Adenocarcinomas, Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
Study of Nivolumab and Relatlimab in Patients With Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Advanced Colorectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and clinical activity of nivolumab and relatlimab in patients with metastatic or locally advanced microsatellite stable (MSS) colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03642067
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Relatlimab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
HLRCC, Sporadic Papillary Renal Cell Cancer
A Phase II Study of Bevacizumab and Erlotinib in Subjects With Advanced Hereditary Leiomyomatosis and Renal Cell Cancer (HLRCC) or Sporadic Papillary Renal Cell Cancer
Background: At the present time, there are no drugs that have been proven to work in patients with papillary kidney cancer that has spread (metastasized) beyond the kidneys.
- Trial name
- NCT01130519
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis - Extension Study
VIP-E is a one-arm, open-label, 40-52 week extension study to continue or cross over subjects of the VIP study (# 814278) to active drug (adalimumab) to determine if there is sustained improvement in vascular inflammation, lipid…
- Trial name
- VIP-E (NCT01866592)
- Testing
- Adalimumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alzheimer's Disease
Impact of Nilotinib on Safety, Biomarkers and Clinical Outcomes in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
The investigators hypothesize that Nilotinib will be safe in individuals with mild to moderate AD. Specifically, investigators hypothesize that low daily oral doses of Nilotinib will lead to CSF penetration, CNS Abl inhibition…
- Trial name
- AD (NCT02947893)
- Testing
- Nilotinib Capsule(s) Once a Day by Mouth
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Spinal Cord Injuries
Investigation of Brain Functional MRI as an Early Biomarker of Recovery in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Early detection of response to therapeutic intervention is vital, as it will enable early termination of intervention in non-responding patients, prevent unnecessary financial burden, and allow for early changes to the…
- Trial name
- NCT03854214
- Testing
- Functional Electric Stimulation cycling, Passive cycling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Asthma
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Use of Human Rhinovirus in Healthy and Asthmatic Participants (MK-0000-218)
The purpose of this study is to establish the safety and tolerability of Unbiased Biomarkers for the Prediction of Respiratory Disease Outcomes (U-BIOPRED) human rhinovirus 16 (RV16UB) in healthy and asthmatic participants, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01866306
- Testing
- RV16UB, LABA
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia; Alzheimer's Type (Etiology)
STIM+: PET Biomarker Education & Disclosure
When dementia is caused by AD, we refer to it as dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT). The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and DAT is advancing age, but DAT is not a normal part of aging.
- Trial name
- STIM+ (NCT04818255)
- Testing
- PET Biomarker Disclosure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Sjogren's Syndrome
Assessment of Inflammatory Biomarkers Expressed in a Sjogren's Population: Effect of a Topical Steroid Intervention
The primary purpose of this study is to quantify the change in expression of biomarkers on the ocular surface of Sjogren's Syndrome participants after treatment with Maxidex.
- Trial name
- NCT00631358
- Testing
- Maxidex, No treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
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
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A Pilot Dose-Response Biomarker Study of Brexpiprazole Treatment in PTSD
Determine if brexpiprazole treatment will be associated with a dose-dependent reduction in resting pupil diameter as a reflection of locus coeruleus (LC) norepinephrine (NE) neuron target engagement in a group of subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT02934932
- Testing
- Brexpiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Diffuse, Large B-Cell, Lymphoma
Phase II Copanlisib in Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
To assess the potential efficacy (in terms of objective response) of single agent copanlisib in patients with relapsed or refractory Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and assess the relationship between efficacy and a…
- Trial name
- NCT02391116
- Testing
- Copanlisib (Aliqopa, BAY80-6946)
- Where
- 32 sites in Australia, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous ACZ885 and Oral Methotrexate Therapy in Patients With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study was intended to evaluate the safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) ACZ885 and oral methotrexate (MTX) therapy in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Trial name
- NCT00487825
- Testing
- Canakinumab (investigational), Methotrexate (MTX)
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Dermatitis, Atopic
A Study to Determine Serum and Skin Biopsy Biomarkers in Patients Receiving Topical Corticosteroid (TCS) and Following TCS Withdrawal
The purpose of this study is to assess the differential expression of AD biomarkers in serum, plasma, and skin biopsies from both lesional and non-lesional skin in moderate to severe AD patients in the presence of TCS and after…
- Trial name
- GNE-AD (NCT02317276)
- Testing
- Triamcinolone 0.1%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Using Biomarkers to Predict TB Treatment Duration
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial lung infection. Typical treatment using anti-TB drugs lasts about 6 months. Some people with less severe TB might not need to take the drugs that long.
- Trial name
- NCT02821832
- Testing
- Saliva collection, Urine collection, Sputum collection
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 946 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Tobacco Use
Changes in Biomarker of Exposure in Adults Who Smoke Cigarettes Switching From Cigarettes to Heated Tobacco Products
The purpose of the study is to evaluate changes in biomarkers of exposure (BoE) to harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in adult smokers who completely switch to Ploom heated tobacco products (HTPs) compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT06179290
- Testing
- Ploom HTP Menthol HTS; MX3 (681), Ploom HTP Tobacco HTS; R8 (120), Smoking Abstinence (menthol)
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 921 people
- Sponsor
- Altria Client Services LLC
Smoking Cessation
Analysis of Aldehyde Biomarkers of Exposure and Host Response
Analysis of aldeyde biomarkers of exposure and host response The purpose of this prospective, open-label, clinical trial is to establish the feasibility and validity of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) biomarkers for use in…
- Trial name
- NCT00482690
- Testing
- nicotine polacrilex, nicotine transdermal system, nicotine inhaler
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IIIA Melanoma
FDG-PET in Advanced Melanoma
This clinical trial studies how well FDG-PET/CT measures early response in patients with stage III-IV melanoma who are receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Melanoma, Stage IIIA Melanoma, Stage IIIB Melanoma, Stage IIIC Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02236546
- Testing
- [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose, Molecular assays on biopsied tissue, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Pancreatic Disease
A Study of Synthetic Human Secretin (ChiRhoStim®) Administered Intravenously to Stimulate Exocrine Pancreas Fluid Secretion for Collection Via Endoscope and Laboratory Analysis of DNA Markers
The following are the study hypothesis: Secretin administration compared to placebo will result in a statistically significantly greater percentage of collected fluid samples being predominantly of exocrine pancreas origin when…
- Trial name
- CRC2006-05 (NCT01087801)
- Testing
- ChiRhoStim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- ChiRhoClin, Inc.
Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression
Antidepressant Effects of TS-161 in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common, chronic mental illness. It can take weeks to months for antidepressants to work. Researchers want to test a new drug that might act more rapidly.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04821271
- Testing
- TS-161
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Biomarker Study to Evaluate MN-166 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Literal Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multi-center, open-label study of MN-166 (ibudilast) in subjects with ALS. To be eligible subjects must meet the El Escorial criteria of possible, laboratory-supported probable, probable, or definite criteria for a…
- Trial name
- NCT02714036
- Testing
- ibudilast
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- MediciNova