Clinical trials: Chronic Diseases in Children
Pediatric Heart Transplantation, Immunosuppression
Tacrolimus/Everolimus vs. Tacrolimus/MMF in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients Using the MATE Score
The TEAMMATE Trial will enroll 210 pediatric heart transplant patients from 25 centers at 6 months post-transplant and follow each patient for 2.5 years.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Heart Transplantation, Immunosuppression, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy
- Trial name
- TEAMMATE (NCT03386539)
- Testing
- Everolimus, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Short Term Follow-up of a Botulinum Toxin Intervention in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy
This study investigates the effect of integrated Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT) treatment on morphologic muscle and tendon properties, spasticity, joint stiffness, joint range of motion, muscle strength, gait and gross motor…
- Trial name
- NCT05126693
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin treatment combined with a post-BoNT intensive physical therapy period guided by individualized treatment goals.
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Chronic Iron Overload
Efficacy/Safety Study of Deferiprone Compared to Deferasirox in Paediatric Patients
Multicentre, randomised, open label, non-inferiority active-controlled trial to evaluate efficacy and safety of a 12-months treatment with deferiprone (DFP) at dose of 75-100 mg/kg/day versus deferasirox (DFX) at dose of 20-40…
- Trial name
- NCT01825512
- Testing
- Deferiprone, Deferasirox
- Where
- 22 sites in Albania, Cyprus and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 435 people
- Sponsor
- Consorzio per Valutazioni Biologiche e Farmacologiche
Cerebral Palsy
The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Feeding and Swallowing.
Our study is planned to investigate the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises, which are structured from Neurodevelopmental therapy method-Bobath concept (NDT-B) principles, on feeding and swallowing activity in…
- Trial name
- NCT04403113
- Testing
- Structured neck and trunk stabilization exercises, Feeding and oral motor intervention strategies, Caregiver training related to feeding
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Chronic Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ultrasound Method to Measure Fibrosis of the Liver in Children
HYPOTHESIS: The investigators hypothesize that sonoelastography (SE) provide accurate quantitative measurements that can be used to stage liver fibrosis in pediatric patients with chronic liver disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, HCV Coinfection, HBV
- Trial name
- NCT02086708
- Testing
- Shear Wave sonoelastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Tolerability and Efficacy of Tolvaptan in Children and Adolescents With ADPKD (Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease)
The primary objective of the study is to assess the long term safety of treatment with tolvaptan in children and adolescents with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
- Trial name
- NCT02964273
- Testing
- Tolvaptan
- Where
- 20 sites in Belgium, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Intradialytic Hypotension, End Stage Renal Disease
Application of Impedance Threshold Device Technologies to Treat and Prevent Hypotension During Dialysis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the application of the impedance threshold device during hemodialysis in children to optimize fluid removal, reduce the incidence of complications (such as cramps,vomiting and…
- Conditions
- Intradialytic Hypotension, End Stage Renal Disease, Low Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- ITD (NCT00576524)
- Testing
- ITD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Caregivers, Parents
Self-Management in Parents of Technology-Dependent Children
Parent caregivers of children with chronic conditions who require life-saving technology such as mechanical ventilation or feeding tubes must maintain a high level of vigilance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Conditions
- Caregivers, Parents, Self-Management, Chronic Illnesses, Multiple
- Trial name
- NCT04105244
- Testing
- Resourcefulness Training©
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Pediatric Teleneuromodulation
This study will explore using remotely monitored 'active' non-invasive brain stimulation in children with cerebral palsy. Participants will receive active non-invasive brain stimulation with synchronous safety monitoring and…
- Trial name
- NCT05071586
- Testing
- Soterix 1x1 tDCS LTE Stimulator Device Model 1401
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperphosphatemia
A Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics of Lanthanum Carbonate, Investigate and Compare the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Lanthanum Carbonate With Calcium Carbonate in Hyperphosphataemic Children and Adolescents With Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis
The purpose of this study is to summarize the percentage of participants achieving age-specific Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) targets for serum phosphorus in hyperphosphatemic children and adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT01696279
- Testing
- Lanthanum Carbonate, Calcium Carbonate
- Where
- 22 sites in Argentina, Chile and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Study of Lactulose in Children With Chronic Liver Disease
Pediatric patients with chronic liver disease may have Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy(MHE)which can cause changes in behavior,intelligence and neurological function.By utilizing cognitive and developmental testing we will…
- Trial name
- MHE (NCT00811434)
- Testing
- Lactulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hepatitis B
Entecavir/Pegylated Interferon in Immune Tolerant Children With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of treatment using a combination of drugs (entecavir and pegylated interferon) in children ages 3-<18 years old with immunotolerant chronic hepatitis B.
- Trial name
- NCT01368497
- Testing
- Entecavir and peginterferon
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Hashimoto Disease
FGF-21 Levels and RMR in Children and Adolescents With Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (THYROMETABOL)
It is well documented that thyroid hormones (THs) are involved in energy and lipid metabolism, thermogenesis, and body weight control, acting on several tissues.
- Trial name
- THYROMETABOL (NCT02725879)
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Chronic Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C Virus
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Co-administration of ABT-493 and ABT-530 With and Without Ribavirin in Subjects With HCV Genotype 1, 4, 5, and 6 Infection
The purpose of this Phase 2, open-label, 2-part, multicenter study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of co-administration of ABT-493 and ABT-530 with and without ribavirin (RBV) at different doses in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C Virus, HCV
- Trial name
- NCT02243280
- Testing
- ABT-493, ABT-530
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Hepatitis B, Chronic
A Study of Pegasys (Peginterferon Alfa-2a) Versus Untreated Control in Children With HBeAg Positive Chronic Hepatitis B
This parallel group, open label study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) versus untreated control in children (age 3 years to <18 years at baseline) with HBeAg positive chronic hepatitis B.
- Trial name
- NCT01519960
- Testing
- peginterferon alfa-2a [Pegasys]
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Healthy or Stable Chronic Illness
A Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity of Quadrivalent Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) in Children
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the immunologic noninferiority of Q/LAIV to FluMist in children 2 to 17 years of age.
- Trial name
- LAIV (NCT01091246)
- Testing
- Q/LAIV (MEDI3250), FluMist/B/Yamagata, FluMist/B/Victoria
- Where
- 110 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,312 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MedImmune LLC
Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir Fixed-Dose Combination in Adults With Chronic HCV Infection and Child-Pugh Class B Cirrhosis
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sofosbuvir (SOF)/velpatasvir (VEL) fixed dose combination (FDC) with and without ribavirin (RBV) for 12 weeks and SOF/VEL FDC for 24…
- Trial name
- ASTRAL-4 (NCT02201901)
- Testing
- SOF/VEL, RBV
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Neurologic Disorder, Chronic Disease
Parent-Reported Symptom Assessments in Children Taking Multiple Medications
This study plans to learn about how to measure symptoms (like tiredness or rash) in children with special healthcare needs who take 5 or more medications. Sometimes symptoms change in severity over time or new symptoms develop.
- Conditions
- Neurologic Disorder, Chronic Disease, Pediatric Disorder
- Trial name
- PRSA (NCT03849066)
- Testing
- Parent-Reported Symptom Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating the Effect of Stochastic Resonance Vibration on Gait and Balance and Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of wearable vibration devices for children with cerebral palsy and impaired arm function.
- Trial name
- NCT04388787
- Testing
- Stochastic resonance (SR) wraps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Sinusitis
Sinus Balloon Dilation in Pediatric Patients
Safety and effectiveness of sinus balloon dilation in patients 2-21 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT02278484
- Testing
- XprESS device and PathAssist confirmation tools
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Entellus Medical, Inc.