Clinical trials: Control Patients
Balance, Postural Control
Impact of Obesity on Postural Control
The goal of the present study was to objectively evaluate the postural behaviour of type II obese patients as compared to adults showing a normal body mass index (BMI) in critical postural tasks.
- Conditions
- Balance, Postural Control, Mechanical Factor
- Trial name
- NCT01106105
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Joseph Fourier
Postural Control
Cycling Exercise With Functional Electrical Stimulation Improves Postural Control in Stroke Patients
The aim of this study is to determine whether a short-term of FES assisted cycling in stroke patients can reduce the muscle tone of the affected leg immediately and the influence the postural control of the subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01099878
- Testing
- Cycling Exercise with Functional Electrical Stimulation, cycling exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Infection Control
Preventability of Infections in Residents of French Nursing Homes
STUDY HYPOTHESIS : An infection prevention program adapted for the nursing home context can reduce by 5% the number of infections (urinary, upper and lower respiratory and gastrointestinal) in elderly residents in nursing homes.
- Trial name
- ENLIL (NCT01069497)
- Testing
- Prevention of infections program
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Observatoire du Risque Infectieux en Gériatrie
Type 2 Diabetes, Lifestyle Intervention
Effects of Health Care Provider-mediated, Remote Coaching System Through the PDA-type Glucometer and the Internet on Diabetes Management
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the new diabetes care delivery system applied to preexisting public health care resources through advanced information technologies such as PDA-type glucometer and…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Lifestyle Intervention, Glucose Control, Internet Communication
- Trial name
- NCT01041144
- Testing
- lifestyle counseling
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
Asthma Control Level
Asthma Control and Clinical Practice in Hungary 2009
A prospective study led amongst pulmonologists. Patients asthma control level will be evaluated based on GINA guideline criteria. HRQoL measured by Visual analogue scale.
- Trial name
- NCT00900861
- Where
- 75 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Insufficient Metabolic Control
Beta-Cell Function of Insulin Glargine Compared to Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) Insuline and to Insulin Detemir in Combination With Metformin
The aim of the study is to show that treatment with Glargine will lead to an improvement in beta cell function especially within times of maximal beta cell stress occurring after a meal.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Insufficient Metabolic Control, OAD Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT00941148
- Testing
- Insulin Glargin, NPH insulin, Insulin detemir
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- ikfe-CRO GmbH
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Glycemic Control
Effect of Immediate Hemoglobin A1c on Glycemic Control in Children With Type I Diabetes Mellitus
Immediate feedback of hemoglobin A1c (A1c) results to adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes allows more appropriate care decisions at the clinic visit and may improve glycemic control.
- Trial name
- NCT00898534
- Testing
- Bayer DCA2000+ Hemoglobin A1c analyzer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Oxidative Stress
Tight Glycemic Control Increases Cardiac Stem Cells During Acute Myocardial Infarction
Objectives. The investigators analysed the effects of tight glycemic control in regenerative potential of the myocardium during acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Background.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Oxidative Stress, Glycemic Control
- Trial name
- NCT00863629
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Healthy Controls
Peripheral Metabolic Effects of Ghrelin
The aim of this study is to investigate putative peripheral effects of ghrelin on glucose and lipid metabolism in healthy men. Eight subjects will be enrolled.
- Trial name
- NCT00771940
- Testing
- Ghrelin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Type 2 Diabetes, Glycemic Control
Blood Glucose Homeostasis in Type 2 Diabetes: the Effects of Saccharose
Hyperglycemia forms a direct and independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular co-morbidities in type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00821665
- Testing
- Sucrose consumption, water consumption
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Post Operative Pain Control
Perioperative Epidural Trial (POET) Pilot Study
To investigate if the use of perioperative neuraxial blockade reduces post-operative mortality and cardiorespiratory events compared to intraoperative general anesthesia AND postoperative IV narcotic analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT00221260
- Testing
- anesthesia
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Survival and Control of Bleeding
San Diego Bleeding Esophageal Varices Study
In unselected cirrhotic patients with bleeding esophageal varices to compare the influence on mortality rate, duration of life, quality of life, and economic costs of treatment of: Emergency portacaval shunt, and Emergency and…
- Trial name
- NCT00690027
- Testing
- Emergency portacaval shunt, Emergency and long-term endoscopic sclerotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 211 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Impulse Control Disorders
Escitalopram for the Treatment of Self-Injurious Skin Picking
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of escitalopram in treating self-injurious skin picking.
- Trial name
- NCT00115011
- Testing
- Escitalopram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Impulse Control Disorders
Sertraline and Habit Reversal in the Treatment of Patients With Trichotillomania
The purpose of this study is to assess the extent of symptom remission in patients with trichotillomania following treatment with sertraline and/or behavior therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00118014
- Testing
- Sertraline, Habit Reversal Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary Prevention, Obesity Prevention
Family Dietary Coaching to Improve Nutritional Intakes and Body Weight Control
We hypothesize that Family Dietary Coaching for one school year will allow a nutritional shift towards following recommendations and improve health indicators in free-living children and adults.
- Conditions
- Primary Prevention, Obesity Prevention, Body Weight Control
- Trial name
- ELPAS (NCT00456911)
- Testing
- Fat and carbohydrate controlled diet
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2,020 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre d'Etudes et de Documentation du Sucre
Urinary Incontinence, Bladder Control
Promoting Self Care to Prevent Urinary Incontinence (UI): A Four-Year Follow-up
This study examined whether self-efficacy promoted adherence to Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) and Bladder Training (BT) in women aged 55 and older.
- Trial name
- NCT00506766
- Testing
- Bladder Health Class consisting of 6 weekly group sessions, Practice PFMT and BT, Clinic examination for pelvic muscle function
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Impact of Structured DTTP on Quality of Life, Insulin Therapy
Structured Patient Education and Quality of Life of Elderly Patients With Diabetes Mellitus- a Prospective Study
The improvement of the quality of life (QoL) is one of the key treatment goals in patients with diabetes mellitus. Objective: Prospective study to evaluate the impact of structured diabetes education on the QoL in…
- Conditions
- Impact of Structured DTTP on Quality of Life, Insulin Therapy, Metabolic Control, Psychological Aspects
- Trial name
- NCT00444483
- Testing
- Structured diabetes teaching and treatment program
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Glycemic Control
LAP-BAND Observational Cohort
To prospectively observe the association of the LAP-BAND procedure on quality of life, anthropometric, metabolic and biochemical parameters in morbidly obese patients when performed by experienced US surgeons.
- Conditions
- Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Glycemic Control, Liver Function, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00283972
- Testing
- LAP-BAND System
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Inamed
Treatment, Control
Assisting Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in Developing Peer Friendships
Children will be randomly assigned to a Parent-assisted social skills training or Wait list. Baseline and post intervention rating will be obtained from teachers.
- Trial name
- NCT00164307
- Testing
- Parent assisted social skills training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Treatment, Control
Intervening With Children/Adolescents With FAS/ARND
Children diagnosed through the FAS DPN clinic (who receive non-study services through the clinic/referrals) will receive baseline assessment.
- Trial name
- NCT00164528
- Testing
- Positive Behavior Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention