Clinical trials: Cell Function
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
Evaluation of Molecular Markers in Adrenal Tumors
Background: Tumors of the adrenal gland are common. Most of them are not cancerous. However, there are no tests that can accurately tell which adrenal tumors are cancerous and which are not.
- Trial name
- NCT01348698
- Testing
- Tumor tissue biopsy, Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Hodgkin Lymphoma Receiving Doxorubicin
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, may help doctors detect early changes in the heart caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00577798
- Testing
- contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Exenatide and Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
This Phase 3, open-label, multicenter study is designed to compare the effects of exenatide and insulin glargine (Lantus® injection) on beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using metformin.
- Trial name
- NCT00097500
- Testing
- exenatide, Insulin glargine, Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in Finland, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Multiple Myeloma
A Study of Belantamab Mafodotin Monotherapy in Multiple Myeloma Participants With Normal and Varying Degree of Impaired Renal Function
Belantamab mafodotin is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) containing humanized anti- B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) monoclonal antibody (mAb).
- Trial name
- DREAMM12 (NCT04398745)
- Testing
- Belantamab mafodotin
- Where
- 4 sites in Greece, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Single Ventricle
Transcoronary Infusion of Cardiac Progenitor Cells in Patients With Single Ventricle Physiology
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and related anomalies involved a single ventricle are characterized by hypoplasia of the left heart and the aorta with compromised systemic cardiac output.
- Conditions
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Single Ventricle, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- TICAP (NCT01273857)
- Testing
- Autologous cardiac progenitor cell transplantation, staged shunt procedure
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Okayama University
Sickle Cell Disease, Renal Function Disorder
Evaluation of the Impact of Renal Function on the Pharmacokinetics of SIKLOS ® (DARH)
The use of hydroxyurea in sickle cell disease patients with glomerular hyperfiltration and renal failure requires a specific monitoring and dose adjustment in order to remain within the therapeutic interval while limiting the…
- Trial name
- NCT02522104
- Testing
- Siklos
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Theravia
Melanoma
Study to Assess Safety and Immune Response of Stage IIB-IV Resected Melanoma After Treatment With MAGE-A3 ASCI
The goals of this study are to 1) assess the safety of recombinant MAGE-A3 protein combined with AS15 Immunological Adjuvant System (recMAGE-A3 + AS15) as an Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic (MAGE-A3 ASCI) when…
- Trial name
- Mel55 (NCT01425749)
- Testing
- recMAGE-A3 + AS15 ASCI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Craig L Slingluff, Jr
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
End Stage Renal Failure With Renal Transplant
Study in Recipients of Renal Transplant Allograft to Evaluate the Impact of Two Immunosuppressive Regimens
The immune system is the body's defense against infection and other disease. After transplantation, the body sees the new organ as "foreign" and tries to destroy or "reject" it.
- Trial name
- NCT01653847
- Testing
- Tacrolimus with MMF, Group 2: Tacrolimus with Everolimus.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease
Autologous Stem Cell Treatment for Chronic Lung Disease Study
The purpose of the Lung Institute is to collect and isolate a patient's own cells and platelet rich plasma (PRP) and deliver the product back to the patient the same day.
- Trial name
- NCT03044431
- Testing
- Cell therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Lung Institute
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Role of Pancreatic Triglyceride Content in Beta-cell Function
The study evaluates if fat accumulates in the pancreas in individuals at risk of developing obesity-related diabetes. It also evaluates if the amount of fat in the pancreas can predict the residual functional capacity of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00602953
- Testing
- No intervention planned.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NeuroEndocrine Tumours
Circulating Tumour Cells in Somatuline Autogel Treated NeuroEndocrine Tumours Patients
Circulating tumour cells (CTCs) are detectable in the blood in around 50% of patients with functioning NeuroEndocrine Tumours (NET) arising in the midgut area (tumours which are secreting hormones and are located in the area in…
- Trial name
- CALM-NET (NCT02075606)
- Testing
- lanreotide acetate
- Where
- 14 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Renal Transplant Rejection
Randomized Conversion of Calcineurin-Inhibitors in Renal Allograft Recipients
This study is being done to investigate the impact of changing immunosuppressive medications from tacrolimus (Prograf®) to sirolimus (Rapamune®) between 6 and 24 months post transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00866879
- Testing
- Sirolimus, Demographic Data, Medical History, and Donor Data, Blood Draws for Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 275 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pulmonary Hypertension
Targeting the Right Ventricle in Pulmonary Hypertension
This study is looking to see if giving ranolazine to subjects on stable pulmonary hypertension specific therapies but with right ventricular dysfunction (RVEF <45%) would improve their outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01839110
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Coronary Artery Disease
Investigation of the Athero-Protective Effects of Clopidogrel
The investigators would like to investigate whether clopidogrel will help lower the level of harmful markers in patients with coronary artery disease, and at the same time will help increase the cells that are useful in repairing…
- Trial name
- APECS (NCT01283282)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Renal Impairment, Multiple Myeloma
PK of Melphalan During Treatment With Melflufen and Dexamethasone in Patients With RRMM and Impaired Renal Function
This was a multicenter study of the pharmacokinetics (PK) of melphalan during treatment with melflufen and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) and impaired renal function.
- Trial name
- BRIDGE (NCT03639610)
- Testing
- Melflufen, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 10 sites in Czechia, Greece and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Oncopeptides AB
Stage III Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma
LCCC 1128: Open Label Phase II Trial of the BRAF Inhibitor (Dabrafenib) and the MEK Inhibitor (Trametinib) in Unresectable Stage III and Stage IV BRAF Mutant Melanoma; Correlation of Resistance With the Kinome and Functional Mutations
This phase II study in 20 patients with BRAFV600E mutant, unresectable stage III/IV melanoma is designed to explore the mechanisms by which tumors acquire resistance to the combination of a BRAF inhibitor (dabrafenib) and MEK…
- Conditions
- Stage III Melanoma, Stage IV Melanoma, Unresectable Melanoma, BRAF Mutant Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT01726738
- Testing
- BRAF inhibitor dabrafenib and MEK inhibitor trametinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Liver Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms
Safety, Efficacy, and Dosing of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Hepato-cellular Carc/Colo-rectal Liver Metastases
The purpose of this study is to determine a tolerable dose of radiation delivered by the CyberKnife system in two groups of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Conditions
- Liver Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Metastatic Cancer to Liver
- Trial name
- NCT01528878
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery using the CyberKnife System.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma
Geriatric-assessment Interventions to Address Functional Deficits in Older Adults w Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma is the second most common type of blood cancer in the United States. Myeloma most commonly affects older adults. While some younger individuals do get myeloma, the average age when people are first diagnosed with myeloma…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma, Disability Physical, Disabilities Multiple
- Trial name
- NCT04999085
- Testing
- Supportive care interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Distal Urethral Cancer, Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, Doxorubicin in Metastatic or Unresectable Bladder Cancer With Decreased Kidney Function
This phase II trial is studying how well giving gemcitabine, paclitaxel, and doxorubicin together with pegfilgrastim works in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable bladder cancer or urinary tract cancer and kidney…
- Conditions
- Distal Urethral Cancer, Metastatic Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter, Proximal Urethral Cancer, Recurrent Bladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00478361
- Testing
- Gemcitabine hydrochloride, Paclitaxel, Doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center