Clinical trials: Blood Samples
High Blood Pressure
Heart and Blood Pressure Study: The Effect of Aortic Impedance on Myocardial Relaxation
Does dilation of blood vessels (vasodilation), which decreases aortic stiffness, have a greater effect on heart myocardium relaxation (diastole) than vasodilation which affects mean pressure equally without improving aortic…
- Trial name
- NCT00204984
- Testing
- oral hydralazine and intravenous nesiritide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hypertension
Galectin-3 Blockade in Patients With High Blood Pressure
This study will investigate if Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) can help people with high blood pressure. MCP is a dietary supplement that is derived from plants, and therefore is not subject to approval by the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT01960946
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
Peripheral Blood Biomarkers in Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias
We hypothesize that a peripheral blood biomarker or biological signature (gene or protein expression pattern) of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) will simplify and improve the accuracy of diagnosis of IIP and diagnose…
- Trial name
- NCT01151527
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 269 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Hepatitis B
Abatacept vs Placebo in RA Patients With Hepatitis B on Entecavir Background
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the combination of abatacept along with entecavir (the study drugs) is safe and effective in treating symptoms related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- RA (NCT02053727)
- Testing
- Abatacept
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Hemophilia A
Non Neutralizing Antibodies: Prevalence and Characterization
Antibodies (Abs) directed against factorVIII (FVIII) remain the main iatrogenic complication in haemophilia A (HA) patients. Anti-FVIII Abs inhibiting pro-coagulant properties of the molecule are named inhibitors whereas Abs…
- Trial name
- NCT01541527
- Testing
- blood test
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
HIV Infections, Adherence, Medication
Technology Based Community Health Nursing to Improve Combination Anti-Retroviral Therapy (cART) Adherence and Virologic Suppression in Youth Living With HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has disproportionately persisted as a public health threat to adolescents and young adults (AYA) from minority communities in the United States.
- Trial name
- Tech2Check (NCT03600103)
- Testing
- Tech2Check
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
HIV Infections
Observational Study on Predictors of Response to Invirase (Saquinavir) Treatment in Treatment-naïve Patients With HIV Infection
This prospective observational study will evaluate predictors of response to Invirase (saquinavir) treatment in treatment-naïve patients with HIV infection. Data will be collected during 48 weeks of treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01297127
- Where
- 8 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer
A Study of Carboplatin/Paclitaxel With Pegfilgrastim Supported by Haematopoietic Progenitor Cell Re-Infusion in Whole Blood
The purpose of this study is to provide dose-finding information regarding the efficacy and kinetics of peripheral blood progenitor cell (PBPC) mobilisation by pegfilgrastim and to determine if carboplatin/paclitaxel can be…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00117442
- Testing
- carboplatin, paclitaxel, pegfilgrastim
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma
Association Between Cell-free Nucleic Acid in Blood, Urine and Microbiome in Stool With Pancreatobiliary Cancer
Based on the cell free nucleic acid analysis information of blood samples, the results of microbiome and metabolite analysis of stool and urine samples of pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer patients, the clinical correlations…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05596370
- Testing
- cell free DNA in blood and urine, metabolite/microbiome in urine and stool
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
HIV Infections
The St. Marys and The Mater Switch Study
The aim of the study is to determine whether switching from an antiretroviral regimen containing abacavir and/or didanosine to one containing maraviroc will lead to a reduction in platelet reactivity and inflammatory markers at…
- Trial name
- SMASH (NCT00981773)
- Testing
- Maraviroc
- Where
- 3 sites in Ireland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Hypertension (HTN), Ischemic Heart Disease
Video Education to Improve Blood Pressure Control in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease and Hypertension (V-EDUCATE)
We investigated whether video-based education using deepfake technology could improve blood pressure measurement adherence and medication adherence in patients with ischemic heart disease accompanied by hypertension.
- Trial name
- V-EDUCATE (NCT07210073)
- Testing
- Video Education, Control
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 218 people
- Sponsor
- Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Study to Gather Information How Often Venous Thromboembolism Occurs in Prostate Cancer Patients in Sweden and How This Condition is Treated With Blood Thinners
Patients with cancer are at a significantly increased risk of experiencing a venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE is defined by a blood clot in the leg or lower extremity (deep vein thrombosis) or a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary…
- Trial name
- PRACTISE (NCT03965741)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Apixaban(Eliquis), Pradaxa (Dabigatran etexilate)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 97,765 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of Internet Therapeutic Intervention on A1C Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) on Combination Oral Therapy
This project will test the effectiveness of an Internet based glucose monitoring system on the A1C levels of patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01060241
- Testing
- Internet Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Endocrine Research Society
Hepatitis C Virus
Sofosbuvir Plus Ribavirin in Treatment-Naive and Treatment-Experienced Egyptian Adults With Chronic Genotype 4 Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection
This study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and antiviral activity of sofosbuvir (SOF) with ribavirin (RBV) in Egyptian adults with chronic genotype 4 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01713283
- Testing
- SOF, RBV
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Health Behavior, Blood Glucose, High
The Genetic Effects of rs7903146 and Dietary Intake on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk in a Healthy Population
This study investigates the association of genetic effects of rs7903146 and dietary intake on type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk in a healthy population.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Blood Glucose, High, Diet Habit, Genetic Predisposition
- Trial name
- NCT04446754
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- St Mary's University College
Hypertension; Community Health Workers
Effectiveness of a Community Health Worker Delivered Care Intervention for Hypertension Control in Uganda
Over 80% of the morbidity and mortality related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) occurs in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Trial name
- CHW-HTC (NCT05068505)
- Testing
- Community health worker delivered multicomponent intervention
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 869 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Hematologic Malignancy
Non Invasive Optical Imaging of WBC Count
This research study is looking at a small device that measures white blood cell (WBC) counts by being placed against the finger nail for participants who are undergoing stem cell transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital…
- Trial name
- NCT02512666
- Testing
- AM4113-N5UT Dino-Lite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Drug Dependence
Brain Function in Response to Motivational Stimuli
This study seeks more information about the biology of substance dependency by exploring the brain areas involved in feeling positive and negative emotions.
- Trial name
- NCT00047866
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Vitamin d Deficiency
Vitamin D Levels in Neonatal Umbilical Cord Blood: Factors and Prognostic Analysis
This study is a retrospective-prospective cohort study that investigates the factors influencing neonatal umbilical cord blood 25(OH)D levels, and the impact of exposure to low intrauterine 25(OH)D levels on neonatal prognosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06111066
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Hiv, Cryptococcal Meningitis
Platform Trial For Cryptococcal Meningitis (PLATFORM-CM)
Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection that causes a severe syndrome of meningitis that is 100% fatal without antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- PLATFORM-CM (NCT06666322)
- Testing
- Standard of care, Oteseconazole - antifungal therapy 1, Turletricin injection - antifungal therapy 2
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- David Boulware