Clinical trials: Biomarkers / Blood
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
The REbif® vs Glatiramer Acetate in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Pharmacogenetics Trial
This study, REbif® vs Glatiramer acetate in relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) disease - pharmacogenetic(s) (REGARD-PGx) is a single blood sampling exploratory pharmacogenetic study of the REGARD trial.
- Trial name
- REGARD-PGx (NCT01034579)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Effects of Chemotherapy
Electrophysiological Biomarkers of Chemotherapy-related Cognitive Impairment and Recovery
Broadly speaking, the goal of this study is to better understand the influence of chemotherapy treatment on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying human behavior.
- Conditions
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Effects of Chemotherapy, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- Chemobrain (NCT02767388)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Hepatitis C
Viekira Pak or Mavyret Treatment for Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease and Hepatitis C
Open-label experimental trial of 12 weeks of Viekira Pak treatment ± ribavirin or Mavyret for adults with chronic kidney disease and hepatitis C.
- Trial name
- NCT02946034
- Testing
- Viekira Pak ± ribavirin, Mavyret
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Biomarker Study of Elotuzumab in High Risk Smoldering Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether elotuzumab will improve response in patients with high risk smoldering myeloma who have more CD56^dim cells (a marker for the health of the body's immune system)
- Trial name
- NCT01441973
- Testing
- Elotuzumab (BMS-901608; HuLuc63)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Multiple Myeloma
A Study of PAD Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT) to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
This is a multicentre; single arm study in subjects with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. The primary objectives of this study is to assess the effect of bortezomib combination therapy (PAD regimen) followed by ASCT on bone…
- Trial name
- NCT01852799
- Testing
- PAD Followed by ASCT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
Alzheimer's Disease
Brain Amyloid and Vascular Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid
The number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to triple by 2050. Compared to the general population, Veterans have a greater risk of AD, likely in part due to their increased incidence of traumatic…
- Trial name
- BRAVE-EPA (NCT02719327)
- Testing
- icosapent ethyl (IPE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer
Predictors of Tumor Response and of Radiation Therapy Side Effects in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers
Background: Gastrointestinal cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. There are currently no tests to predict how patients with gastrointestinal cancers will respond to radiation therapy or…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01445327
- Testing
- Specimen collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Characteristics That Modify the Response to Cholecalciferol Treatment
Individualized Response to Vitamin D Treatment Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine individual-level genetic and metabolic characteristics that modify the response to cholecalciferol treatment.
- Trial name
- INVITE (NCT02925195)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 666 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Multiple Myeloma
Bone Marker Assessment of Multiple Myeloma Patients Treated With Aminobisphosphonates
The purpose of this research study is to define the time a molecule in the participants bones called NTX begins to rise after receiving treatment with bisphosphonates.
- Trial name
- NCT00577642
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Multiple Myeloma
Zoledronic Acid Treatment (Every 4 or 12 Weeks) to Prevent Skeletal Complications in Advanced Multiple Myeloma Participants
This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of a dosing method for zoledronic acid in preventing skeletal complications in multiple myeloma participants who have been on an intravenous (IV) bisphosphonate for about one to…
- Trial name
- Z-MARK (NCT00622505)
- Testing
- zoledronic acid
- Where
- 42 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Musculoskeletal Syndrome (AIMSS), Breast Cancer
Evaluation of Blood/Imaging Based Biomarkers, Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Musculoskeletal Syndrome
This is a pilot trial to evaluate for blood and imaging biomarkers in patients with breast cancer scheduled to start adjuvant hormonal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03665077
- Testing
- Initial blood draw, Initial SWE ultrasound, Blood draw at three months
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome
Impact of Ranolazine in Blood Markers in Women With Angina and Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of ranolazine on different markers of cardiometabolic disease in women with stable angina.
- Trial name
- IRMA (NCT02252406)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
Biomarkers in Thoracic Aorta Surgery
Biomarkers can play a vital role in prognosing the perioperative complications in thoracic aorta surgery. The goal of a study is to determine the correlation between intraoperative level of certain biomarkers and total amount of…
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04689139
- Testing
- blood sample tests for determination of biomarkers levels
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery
Psoriasis
A Study to Assess the Effect of Ustekinumab (Stelara®) and Etanercept (Enbrel®) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Psoriasis (MK-0000-206)
This is a two-part study. The purpose of the pilot study (Part 1) is to optimize the acquisition, handling and shipping procedure for skin biopsies obtained from participants with plaque psoriasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01276847
- Testing
- Ustekinumab, Etanercept
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Hepatitis B, Chronic
A Study to Collect Blood Biomarker Samples From Participants With Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) Who Received Treatment With Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) ± Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogue
This Phase 4 study is designed for the collection of blood biomarker samples from participants who have completed CHB treatment with at least 24 weeks of a pegylated interferon alfa-2a (Peg-IFN alfa-2a) containing regimen and at…
- Trial name
- NCT01855997
- Testing
- Peg-IFN alfa-2a
- Where
- 84 sites in Austria, Bulgaria and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 1,669 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Blood Pressure
Postpartum ASA and NT-proBNP
This study is a double-blinded randomized-controlled trial in which patients will be randomized to 81 mg of aspirin or placebo to be continued for 6 weeks' postpartum.
- Trial name
- NCT05889468
- Testing
- Aspirin 81Mg Ec Tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Injury
FAST GFR: Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety of the FAST GFR Test in Patients.
This is a single site study designed to evaluate the FAST mGFR Test™ in healthy adult volunteers, patients with varying degrees of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).
- Trial name
- NCT01978314
- Testing
- 75 mg / 6 mL VFI™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FAST BioMedical
Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Blood Pressure
Short-term Cardiovascular Benefits of Wearing Particulate-filtering Respirators
An intervention study to assess the short-term cardiovascular effects of reducing personal air pollution exposure by wearing particulate filtering respirators.
- Conditions
- Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance, Blood Pressure, Inflammation, Vasoconstriction
- Trial name
- NCT02238028
- Testing
- Wear respirator
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy and Changes in Induced Sputum and Blood Biomarkers Following Daily Repeat Doses of Inhaled GSK2269557 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Subjects With Acute Exacerbation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate specific alterations in immune cell mechanisms related to neutrophil function as detected by PI3Kdelta-dependent changes in messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) extracted from induced sputum…
- Trial name
- NCT02522299
- Testing
- GSK2269557, DISKUS, ELLIPTA
- Where
- 6 sites in Canada, Denmark
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline