Clinical trials: Blood Markers
HIV Infections, Dyslipidemias
Efprezimod Alfa (CD24Fc, MK-7110) Administration to Decrease Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Inflammation in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients (CALIBER) (MK-7110-003)
This is a phase 2, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The intervention drug will be efprezimod alfa (intravenous [IV] infusion).
- Trial name
- CALIBER (NCT03960541)
- Testing
- Efprezimod alfa (human CD24 extracellular domain and human IgG1 Fc fusion protein), Saline Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Oncoimmune, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
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)
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
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
Prehypertension, Blood Pressure
The Effects of a Jump Rope Exercise Program on Vascular Health, Inflammatory Markers in Prehypertensive Adolescent Girls
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 12-week jump rope exercise program on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vasodilating and vasoconstricting factors, inflammatory markers, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Blood Pressure, Abdominal Obesity, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03534427
- Testing
- Jump rope exercise intervention
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Coronary Heart Disease, Periodontitis
Changes in the Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease Observed After Scaling and Root Planing
The purpose of this study is to determine whether scaling and root planing as a periodontal intervention helps in improving the overall health of patients suffering from coronary heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02417376
- Testing
- piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler (frequency of 28-36 KHz), Gracey curettes
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Government College of Dentistry, Indore
Osteopenia, Arterial Hypertension
Comparative Effects of Moxonidine on Bone Metabolism, Vascular and Cellular Aging in Hypertensive Postmenopausal Women
This study evaluates the effect of moxonidine versus bisoprolol on collagen type 1 C-telopeptide in postmenopausal female patients with arterial hypertension and osteopenia.
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT02355821)
- Testing
- Moxonidine, Bisoprolol
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- National Research Center for Preventive Medicine
Bleeding, Hemorrhage
Protamine in Cardiac Surgery and Haemostasis
Protamine is used after Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin and restore coagulation. Convincing evidence from in-vitro and in-vivo studies suggest that an overdose of protamine has…
- Trial name
- PROTT (NCT01608971)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia
Cystic Fibrosis
Nasal Epithelial Cells/Blood Lymphocyte Markers for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)/CF Pulmonary Exacerbations
Study Hypothesis: We hypothesize that cellular markers from nasal epithelial cells and blood lymphocytes can serve as potential biomarkers reflect the underlying inflammatory state of the lung and will be helpful in determining…
- Trial name
- NCT00381628
- Testing
- epithelial cells and blood lymphocyte extraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Total Hip Replacement
Effect of Steroids on Thrombosis (Blood Clot Formation) and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery
Studies have shown that surgery causes some reactions in your body consistent with inflammation. When the inflammation is extensive, it may affect different parts of the body including the lungs.
- Trial name
- NCT01782859
- Testing
- Prednisone, Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
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
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
HIV Infections
Pilot Study of Pyridostigmine Upon Immune Activation in HIV-1 Patients Who Have an Inadequate Immune Response
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of Pyridostigmine to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) increases the number of CD4+ T-cells in discordant patients in which viral load diminishes, but…
- Trial name
- NCT00518154
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine tablets
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Low-Dose Methotrexate for Reducing Inflammation in HIV-Infected Adults on ARV Medications
People with HIV infection who are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) could be at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can be caused by inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01949116
- Testing
- LDMTX, Folic acid
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infection
Dipyridamole for Immune Activation in HIV
The purpose of this study is to determine if Dipyridamole (DP) will decrease inflammation in HIV-1-infected individuals who are already on antiretroviral treatment and have a low viral load.
- Trial name
- NCT02121756
- Testing
- Dipyridamole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Sharon Riddler
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Study to Assess the Changes in Blood Clotting Factors and Blood Vessel Wall Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which people have decreased breathing during their sleep. Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to increased risk for cardiovascular diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT00936481
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
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
HIV Infections
Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Effect of a Human Monoclonal Antibody (VRC01) on Markers of HIV Persistence in HIV-Infected Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effect of an experimental human monoclonal antibody (mAb), VRC-HIVMAB060-00-AB (VRC01), in adults infected with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT02411539
- Testing
- VRC01
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Multiple Myeloma
Velcade Consolidation Bone Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of bortezomib on myeloma-related bone disease, analyzing bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MMY) who have received high dose chemotherapy and autologous…
- Trial name
- NCT01286077
- Testing
- bortezomib
- Where
- 21 sites in Austria, Czechia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NV
Hiv, Sleep
Relationship of Exercise, Sleep, and Inflammation Markers in People Living With HIV
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to characterize the effects of two exercise interventions, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and continuous moderate-intensity exercise (CME), on sleep and inflammation in…
- Trial name
- REST (NCT04946994)
- Testing
- HIIT, CME
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Christine Horvat Davey