Clinical trials: Comparison
SARS-CoV Infection
Do Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Mitigate Progression to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome With SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The purpose of this research is to identify whether or not Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) can halt the progression to respiratory failure requiring transfer into the intensive care unit (ICU), as well as halt mechanical…
- Trial name
- NCT04340557
- Testing
- Losartan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study to Compare the Efficacy of Tocilizumab With or Without Glucocorticoid Discontinuation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Participants
This Phase IIIb/IV, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, international, multicenter trial compares the change in disease activity (as assessed by Disease Activity Score in 28 joints [DAS28]…
- Trial name
- NCT02573012
- Testing
- Prednisone, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 39 sites in France, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Presbyopia
Comparison of Two Soft Bifocal Contact Lenses
The purpose of the study is to compare the visual performance of two soft bifocal contact lenses.
- Trial name
- NCT00724945
- Testing
- balafilcon A, senofilcon A
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Cardiac Arrest
Biphasic Defibrillation Study: Trial to Compare Fixed Versus Escalating Energy
This study will compare the effect of constant low-level energy [150 joules] to an escalating energy [200-300-360 joules] regimen of biphasic waveform defibrillation on multiple patient outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00212992
- Testing
- Fixed lower-energy defibrillation, Escalating higher-energy defibrillation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Infertility
Comparison of Crinone 8% Intravaginal Gel and IM Progesterone Supplementation for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
The goal of this research study is to compare the pregnancy rates for two different types of progesterone supplementation after in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
- Trial name
- NCT00656201
- Testing
- Crinone 8% Vaginal Gel, Intramuscular Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 468 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Efficacy and Safety of Blue Light (453 nm) Treatment for Mild Psoriasis Vulgaris Over Three Months Compared to Vitamin D.
Patients will be screened up to 28 days before start of treatment. During the screening visit, the purpose and procedures of the study will be explained to potential patients and informed consent will be obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT02735187
- Testing
- Blue light treatment, Vitamin D
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Electronics Nederland BV
Coronary Artery Disease
Comparison of Prasugrel and Clopidogrel in Very Elderly and Non-Elderly Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease
The 5-milligram (mg) maintenance dose (MD) of prasugrel in very elderly patients with coronary artery disease produces a pharmacodynamic response within the same therapeutic range as 10-mg MD in non-elderly patients.
- Trial name
- GENERATIONS (NCT01107912)
- Testing
- prasugrel, clopidogrel
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Ireland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Dry Eye, Dry Eye Syndromes
Tear Production by Nasal Neurostimulation Compared to Active Control
This crossover design study evaluates the effectiveness of the Oculeve Intranasal Neurostimulator comparing the effect of intranasal (active) versus extranasal (control) stimulation on tear production as measured by the Jones…
- Conditions
- Dry Eye, Dry Eye Syndromes, Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Trial name
- NCT02970799
- Testing
- Intranasal Neurostimulator
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Oculeve, Inc.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Evaluation of Efficacy on Exercise Tolerance of Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol) Compared to Placebo and Oxis in Patients With Severe COPD
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect on exercise tolerance, lung function and symptoms after treatment with Symbicort, Oxis or placebo in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- CODEX (NCT00489853)
- Testing
- budesonide/formoterol Turbuhaler 320/9µg, formoterol Turbuhaler 9µg
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Study Of Two Dosing Regimens Of PF-04937319 Compared To An Approved Agent (Sitagliptin) In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Study B1621019 will assess efficacy and safety of two different dosing regimens of an investigational agent (PF-04937319) compared to an approved drug (sitagliptin) in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT01933672
- Testing
- PF-04937319 once-daily, PF-04937319 split-dose, Sitagliptin once-daily
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Polihexanide (PHMB) Eye Drops in Patients Affected by Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Prospective randomized study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of 0.08% polihexanide (PHMB) eye drops in patients affected by acanthamoeba keratitis.
- Trial name
- NCT03274895
- Testing
- PHMB 0.08%, Propamidine 0.1%, PHMB 0.02%
- Where
- 6 sites in Italy, Poland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- SIFI SpA
Influenza, Human
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Immunogenicity and Safety of an Adjuvanted Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine Compared With a Licensed Quadrivalent Vaccine in Adults 50 to 64 Years of Age
This Phase 3 study is a randomized, observer-blind immunogenicity and safety study of aQIV (an MF59-adjuvanted quadrivalent influenza vaccine) compared with a licensed quadrivalent influenza vaccine in adults 50 to 64 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT05044195
- Testing
- aQIV, Comparator QIV
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Estonia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 2,044 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seqirus
Blood Pressure, Surgery
Comparison of Non-invasive and Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors
To compare a noninvasive and continuous radial artery blood pressure measurements utilizing ViTrack (developed by Dynocardia) to the standard of care radial artery catheterization, in patients undergoing surgery or those who are…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Surgery, Intensive Care Unit
- Trial name
- NCT04506775
- Testing
- ViTrack, Radial artery catheterization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Diabetes
Comparison of Blood Pressure Medications on Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences, (benefits) between carvedilol and metoprolol in the treatment of HTN in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00642434
- Testing
- carvedilol, metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Multiple Myeloma
Safety and Efficacy of Pomalidomide, Bortezomib and Low-dose Dexamethasone in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of the combination of pomalidomide, bortezomib and low dose dexamethasone to the combination of bortezomib and low dose dexamethasone in participants with relapsed/refractory…
- Trial name
- OPTIMISMM (NCT01734928)
- Testing
- Pomalidomide, Bortezomib, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 321 sites in United States, Austria and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 559 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Influenza
Safety and Reactogenicity of FluBlok and Comparison of Immunogenicity, Efficacy and Effectiveness Against TIV
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the safety, reactogenicity, immunogenicity, relative efficacy and effectiveness of FluBlok to a licensed trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV)in healthy adults age 50-64 years.
- Trial name
- NCT00539864
- Testing
- FluBlok Influenza Vaccination, TIV (Fluzone) Influenza Vaccination
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 602 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Protein Sciences Corporation
Regional Saturation of Oxygen (rSO2)
Performance Comparison of Masimo O3 Regional Oximetry Sensors in Neonates
The aim of the study is to compare the performance of the O3 cerebral oximeter and sensor to a 510(k) cleared NIRS (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) device on neonatal subjects based on data collected from the cutaneously placed…
- Trial name
- NCT03828487
- Testing
- Masimo O3 Neonatal Sensors, 510(k) cleared sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock
Minimally-Invasive Cardiovascular Hemodynamic Optimization (MiCHO) Versus Early Goal-Directed Therapy (EGDT) in the Management of Septic Shock
Early intervention in the treatment of septic shock, including early goal-directed therapy (EGDT) in the first 6 hours of disease presentation, has been shown to significantly decrease mortality.
- Trial name
- MiCHO (NCT00535821)
- Testing
- Esophageal Doppler monitoring - CardioQ, Deltex Inc, Central line with CVP and continuous ScvO2 monitoring
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Surgery, Individuality
The Realtime Detection for Individual Variation of Analgesic ：A Comparison of Sufentanil vs Fentanyl
Purpose: This study aimed to find a quick and timely way to investigate the individual variation of efficacy of opioid analgesic in Chinese patients undergoing elective surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT01748071
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety Study of Azilsartan Medoxomil Compared to Ramipril for Treating Essential Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of azilsartan medoxomil, once daily (QD), compared to ramipril for treating Essential Hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00760214
- Testing
- Azilsartan medoxomil, Ramipril
- Where
- 72 sites in Bulgaria, Estonia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 885 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda