Clinical trials: Cytokines
Breast Cancer
Cytokine Expression During Radiation for Breast Cancer
To assess the magnitude and frequency of changes in chemo/cytokine expression in women receiving radiation treatment. To asses the impact of race/ethnicity on the magnitude and frequency of changes in chemo/cytokine expression…
- Trial name
- NCT00836186
- Testing
- Radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Chronic Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
Pain Research: Innovative Strategies With Marijuana
This study tests the effects of cannabinoid levels in blood on pain relief, inflammation, and cognitive dysfunction in chronic pain patients who choose to use edible cannabis.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain, Cannabis Use
- Trial name
- PRISM (NCT03522324)
- Testing
- Cannabis Edible
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Rilonacept to Improve Artery Function in Patients With Atherosclerosis
This study will determine whether an experimental drug called Rilonacept can improve artery function in patients with atherosclerosis, a disease in which fatty deposits in arteries cause the vessels to stiffen, impeding blood…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00417417
- Testing
- Rilonacept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sarcopenia
Anabolic and Inflammatory Responses to Short-Term Testosterone Administration in Older Men
Skeletal muscle loss is a common consequence of aging and in some individuals reaches a level that compromises health and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00957801
- Testing
- Testosterone injection, Testosterone gel, Medrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Chronic Rhinitis
Effects of Radiofrequency Ablation of Posterior Nasal Nerves on Inflammatory Cytokines, Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow, and Nasal Blood Flow in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) in chronic rhinitis (CR) patients by comparing patient reflective total nasal symptom score (rTNSS) and…
- Trial name
- NCT05648565
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Cytokine Storm (Covid-19)
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Ruxolitinib in Patients With COVID-19 Associated Cytokine Storm
This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 29-day, multicenter study to assess the efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib + standard-of-care (SoC) therapy, compared with placebo + SoC therapy, in patients aged ≥12 years…
- Trial name
- RUXCOVID (NCT04362137)
- Testing
- Ruxolitinib
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 432 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Fingolimod Effect on Cytokine and Chemokine Levels
The main purpose of this study was to measure the serum levels of cytokines and chemokines that are known to increase during multiple sclerosis relapses.
- Trial name
- NCT02373098
- Testing
- Fingolimod 0.5 mg
- Where
- 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Concussion, Brain
Salivary Biomarkers for Concussion Recovery
The overarching purpose of this proposed research is to determine whether BDNF and/or specific miRNAs can serve as biomarkers for recovery from a concussion during prescribed exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05379920
- Testing
- High Volume Aerobic Exercise, Low Volume Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Bridging Pediatric and Adult Biomarkers in Graft-Versus-Host Disease
This study is designed to collect longitudinal biological samples from patients after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) cared for at multiple bone marrow transplant centers to validate biomarkers of both acute and chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT02194439
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 415 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Sarilumab in Improving the Quality of Life in People With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
Background: Mast cells help the body fight disease and heal wounds. People with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) make too many mast cells. This causes pain, tiredness, digestive problems, and other symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03770273
- Testing
- sarilumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Timed Release Tablet Prednisone in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a disease that usually affects older people. Patients complain of stiffness and pain around the shoulders and hips. The stiffness is more severe in the morning.
- Trial name
- NCT00836810
- Testing
- Timed Release Tablet Prednisone, Prednisolone
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Total Hip Replacement
Effect of Steroids on Thrombosis (Blood Clot Formation) and Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Hip Surgery
Studies have shown that surgery causes some reactions in your body consistent with inflammation. When the inflammation is extensive, it may affect different parts of the body including the lungs.
- Trial name
- NCT01782859
- Testing
- Prednisone, Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Larynx, Lip
Metformin Hydrochloride in Affecting Cytokines and Exosomes in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride works in affecting cytokines and exosomes in patients with head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Larynx, Lip, Oral Cavity, Pharynx
- Trial name
- NCT03109873
- Testing
- External Beam Radiation Therapy, Metformin Hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Innate Immunity and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Children
In this project we will study the capacity for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in TLR4 gene to induce varying levels of inflammatory chemokine and cytokine production.
- Trial name
- IIRI (NCT00593918)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Study of Hydroxychloroquine and Aldesleukin in Renal Cell Carcinoma Patients (RCC)
The main goal of the research study is to determine whether treating renal cell cancer patients with the study drug, hydroxychloroquine, along with IL-2, a standard treatment of kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the…
- Trial name
- NCT01550367
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine, IL-2
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Leonard Appleman
Melanoma, Malignant Melanoma
Chemotherapy Followed by Infusion of DMF5 Cells to Treat Metastatic Melanoma
Background: This study will use cells called DMF5 to treat patients with metastatic melanoma (melanoma that has spread beyond the primary tumor site).
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Malignant Melanoma, Melanoma, Experimental
- Trial name
- NCT00924001
- Testing
- DMF5 Melanoma Reactive TIL, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sleep Disorder
Eszopiclone and Inflammatory Mediators in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of Eszopiclone, a sleep aid, on inflammatory mediators and coagulability in patients with a recent myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- NCT00822679
- Testing
- Eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Antioxidant Therapy to Reduce Inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine will lower systemic inflammation in patients with Sickle Cell Disease by reducing oxidative stress, which will result in a decrease in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01054768
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study Comparing CRx-102 Plus Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Therapy to Placebo Plus DMARD Therapy in RA
This study was a Multicenter, Randomized, Blinded Study Comparing the Effect of CRx-102 Plus DMARD Therapy to that of Placebo Plus DMARD Therapy on Serum C Reactive Protein (CRP) and Cytokines in Subjects with Rheumatoid…
- Trial name
- NCT00747214
- Testing
- CRx-102, DMARD Therapy
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Zalicus
Urinary Tract Infection, Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Effects of Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Recurrent UTI in Children
Approximately, 3% of males and 8% of females will develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) during childhood, and most of these will be effectively treated by short-term antibiotic therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02357758
- Testing
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's