Clinical trials: Controls
Healthy Controls
A Brain Imaging Study of Opioid (Morphine) and Non-opioid (Ketorolac) Conditioning Effects
Healthy right-handed volunteers aged 21 to 50 needed for a research study of the effects of morphine and ketorolac on brain activity in response to pain stimuli as measured by functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and…
- Trial name
- NCT01576276
- Testing
- Integrated MR-PET scan, Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Childhood Aggression
Intuniv vs Placebo in the Treatment of Childhood Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Children with explosive aggression are often rejected by their peers, placed in special classroom, and contribute to family discord. When psychotherapy and family therapy is unsuccessful, medications are often used.
- Conditions
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Childhood Aggression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02048241
- Testing
- Parent Management Training, Intuniv
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Major Depressive Disorder, Healthy Controls
Effects of Treatment on Decision-making in Major Depression
In this trial, fifty participants with current major depressive disorder who are not receiving an antidepressant medication and fifty healthy controls will complete questionnaires and computerized tasks to assess their…
- Trial name
- NCT01916824
- Testing
- Any FDA Approved Antidepressant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Anti-Psychotic, Management of Manifestations of Psychotic Disorders
Assessment of Intra-subject Variability in the Bioavailability of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Cycle) is developing an oral tablet formulation of Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride and intends to conduct bioequivalence trials to demonstrate its similarity to the RLD.
- Conditions
- Anti-Psychotic, Management of Manifestations of Psychotic Disorders, Treatment of Schizophrenia, Control Nausea and Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT02943213
- Testing
- Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cycle Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
CO-OP, Attention Control
CO-OPerative Training for Stroke Rehabilitation
Cognitive impairments occur frequently after stroke, and are associated with significant long-term activities of daily living (ADL) disability and poor quality of life.
- Trial name
- CO-OP (NCT02755805)
- Testing
- CO-OP, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Endotracheal Extubation, Airway Obstruction
Efficacy Study of a Novel Device to Clean the Endotracheal Tube
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the in-vivo efficacy of a novel device (endOclear) for cleaning the endotracheal tube (ETT) lumen from secretions.
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Extubation, Airway Obstruction, Airway Control, Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
- Trial name
- NCT01765530
- Testing
- ETT cleaning maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Control
Racial Differences in Phosphorus Metabolism
The investigators aim to study potential racial differences in renal phosphorus handling by provocatively testing urinary phosphorus excretion using parathyroid hormone infusions in healthy white volunteers compared to healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT00856726
- Testing
- 1-34 parathyroid infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Pathological Gambling
Acamprosate in the Treatment of Pathological Gambling
The purpose of this study is to see whether acamprosate (Campral) will curb the desire to gamble in people with pathological gambling disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00571103
- Testing
- acamprosate
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Healthy Controls
The Influence of Pressure Pain on [11C]Diprenorphine Binding Potentials
Healthy volunteers aged 21 to 50 are needed for a research study investigating whether pain will alter the binding properties of ([11C]diprenorphine), a molecule that can be used during brain imaging.
- Trial name
- NCT01546155
- Testing
- PET imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Adolescent Behavior
Curriculum Evaluation of a Novel Health and Wellness Program Within New York City Schools
The purpose of this study is to compare the academic and psycho-social benefits of a yoga-informed health and wellness program (HWP) to a standard physical education program for middle and high school students within New York…
- Trial name
- NCT02329015
- Testing
- Yoga-informed Health and Wellness Program, Physical Education Class
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Long Island University
Glycemic Control
Comparison of Fasiglifam (TAK-875) to Placebo and Sitagliptin in Combination With Metformin in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of 2 doses of TAK-875 (25 mg and 50 mg), once daily (QD), plus metformin compared to placebo plus metformin and sitagliptin plus metformin on lowering blood sugar.
- Trial name
- NCT01549964
- Testing
- Fasiglifam (TAK-875), Sitagliptin
- Where
- 160 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 916 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Willpower
A Pilot Study: Snacking, Willpower and Glucose Availability
To compare the effects of ingesting 100, 50 and 10 calories of glucose as compared to a non-calorie placebo (0 calorie beverage) on self-control over resisting snack foods.
- Trial name
- SWG (NCT02258477)
- Testing
- Sequence 1, Sequence 2, Sequence 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Pain Control With IUD Insertion
Pain Control for Intrauterine Device Placement: A Trial of Ketorolac Prior to Intrauterine Device Placement
Intrauterine device (IUD) placement can be painful for patients during and after the procedure. Fear of pain from IUD insertion can be a barrier to obtaining this highly effective long acting reversible contraception.
- Trial name
- NCT01664559
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lynn Ngo
Impulse Control Disorder, Parkinson Disease
Naltrexone for Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of naltrexone in reducing ICD symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients taking a dopamine agonist.
- Trial name
- NCT01052831
- Testing
- Naltrexone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, High HbA1c Level
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Dapagliflozin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Inadequate Glycaemic Control on Background Combination of Metformin and Sulfonylurea
This study intends to compare the efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycaemic control on a background combination of metformin and sulfonylurea.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, High HbA1c Level, Inadequate Glycaemic Control
- Trial name
- NCT01392677
- Testing
- dapagliflozin
- Where
- 42 sites in Canada, Czechia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 311 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease
This study is carried out to assess whether dapagliflozin improves glycemic control, decreases fasting plasma glucose levels, body weight and blood pressure when added to patient's existing medications and how it compares with…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease, Inadequate Glycaemic Control
- Trial name
- NCT01042977
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin
- Where
- 135 sites in United States, Argentina and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 964 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
Efficacy and Safety in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension
This study is carried out to assess whether dapagliflozin lowers blood glucose, body weight and blood pressure, when added to patients existing medications and how it compares with their usual treatment without added…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Inadequate Glycaemic Control
- Trial name
- NCT01031680
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin
- Where
- 140 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 922 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Pain Control for Intrauterine Device Insertions
Paracervical Block Before Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a paracervical block containing 1% lidocaine administered prior to IUD insertion reduces insertion pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01207401
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Double-Blind Naltrexone in Compulsive Sexual Behavior
The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of naltrexone in compulsive sexual behavior. Twenty subjects with DSM-IV compulsive sexual behavior will receive 8 weeks of naltrexone or placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00467558
- Testing
- Naltrexone, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Colorectal Cancer Screening, Prevention & Control
Outreach for Patients With Uncompleted Colorectal Cancer Screening Orders
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether patient outreach is effective at increasing compliance with preventive screenings ordered by their physician. We hypothesize that educational outreach may increase completion rates.
- Trial name
- UPQUAL (NCT00793455)
- Testing
- Educational outreach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 628 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University