Clinical trials: DNA
DNA Damage, DNA Strand Breaks
Comparison of Two Different Sperm Processing Methods and Their Effects on Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Embryo Development
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the LensHooke CA0 device lowers DNA fragmentation in sperm samples compared to a gradient/swim-up technique. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- DNA Damage, DNA Strand Breaks, Sperm DNA Fragmentation
- Trial name
- NCT06990841
- Testing
- sperm separation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Richard Kordus, PhD, HCLD (ABB)
HPV Infection, HPV 16 Infection
Evaluation of the Q-Pad hrHPV Test System for Identifying Precancer
The EQUIP Study is testing whether high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), the virus that causes most cervical cancers, can be accurately detected from menstrual blood collected at home.
- Conditions
- HPV Infection, HPV 16 Infection, High Risk HPV, Cervical Cancer Screening
- Trial name
- EQUIP (NCT07281599)
- Testing
- Q-Pad hrHPV Test System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qurasense
Mitochondrial DNA, Quality of Life
Effect of Subtle Energy Transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice on Mitochondrial DNA in Peripheral Blood Leukocytes
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a subtle energy transmission and Tao Calligraphy Mindfulness Practice works to improve mitochondrial DNA.
- Trial name
- NCT07261111
- Testing
- Mindfulness practice with Tao Art (Calligraphy and Song Greatest Love)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sha Research Foundation
Colorectal Cancer (Diagnosis), Non-cancer Controls
Epigenetic Signature for CRC Early Detection
The epiCED is a noninvasive blood-based assay designed for early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) using circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) 5-methylcytosine (5mC) and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) epigenetic markers.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer (Diagnosis), Non-cancer Controls, DNA Methylation, Cell Free DNA
- Trial name
- epiCED (NCT07224854)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Epigenetics, DNA Methylation
Methylated Biomarkers of Smoking as a Selection Tool in Participants for Lung Cancer Screening
The MET-SELS study aims to revolutionize how we identify individuals for lung cancer screening by moving beyond the limitations of self-reported smoking history.
- Conditions
- Epigenetics, DNA Methylation, Lung Cancer Screening, Risk Stratification With Biomarker
- Trial name
- MET-SELS (NCT07631624)
- Testing
- DNA-methylation in saliva
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Sperm DNA Impact on ART Outcomes
Clinical Thresholds of Double-strand Breaks in Sperm's DNA in ART
The goal of this prospective observational study is to learn about the impact of double-strand sperm DNA fragmentation (dsSDF) on assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes and to derive clinically relevant threshold values…
- Trial name
- DSBs (NCT07621991)
- Testing
- LensHooke X12 Device
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 484 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indira IVF Hospital Pvt Ltd
DNA Damage, Immune System Disorder
Thinking Zinc: a Study of Zinc Supplements on the Navajo Nation
This is a study to assess the effect of dietary zinc supplementation to mitigate biomarkers of metal toxicity in exposed tribal populations.
- Trial name
- NCT03908736
- Testing
- Zinc Picolinate 15 Mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Endometriosis, Infertility
Pesticides and Infertility: Oxidative Stress Via Circulating Cell-free DNA and Gut/Genital Microbiome Signatures in Women With Endometriosis
This project PestiEndoMicro aims to provide an innovative approach, studying endometriosis under the genital and gut microbiota scope.
- Conditions
- Endometriosis, Infertility, Female Fertility, Cell Free DNA
- Trial name
- PestiEndoMicro (NCT07471373)
- Testing
- Circulating DNA analysis, Vaginal microbiota analysis, Endometrial microbiota analysis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Herpes Zoster
Long-term Effectiveness of the Live Attenuated Herpes Zoster Vaccine
This is a multicenter retrospective cohort study to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the live attenuated herpes zoster vaccine within 6 years after vaccination.
- Trial name
- NCT07585370
- Testing
- Attenuated Zoster Vaccine, Live
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24,740 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Province Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cytomegalovirus Infection
Dose-Finding Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine mRNA-1647 in Healthy Adults
This clinical study will assess the safety and immunogenicity of 3 dose levels of mRNA-1647 cytomegalovirus vaccine in CMV-seronegative and CMV-seropositive healthy adults 18-40 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT04232280
- Testing
- mRNA-1647
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ModernaTX, Inc.
Herpes Zoster
A Study to Describe the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Herpes Zoster IN001 mRNA Vaccine (IN001) in Healthy Participants
The study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity (your immune system's reaction) of the study vaccine called Herpes Zoster IN001 mRNA Vaccine (IN001) in healthy participants who are between 50 and 69 years of…
- Trial name
- NCT06375512
- Testing
- HZ Vaccine (IN001), Shingrix
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Shenxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Aging, Obesity
Obesity and Aging: Impacts of Nutritional Counseling and Physical Exercise on Telomeres and Senescence Parameters
The study will involve 80 elderly women, 40 eutrophic and 40 obese, divided into four groups, each with n=20. 1) Eutrophic Group (EG) undergoing only nutritional counseling (NC), 2) Eutrophic Group with NC and combined training…
- Conditions
- Aging, Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT07479940
- Testing
- Combined Training, Nutritional Counseling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Oral Cancer, Smoking
Prevention of Oral DNA Damage by Black Raspberries
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to learn about the potential effects that black raspberry (BRB) lozenges may have on reducing the damage caused from cigarette smoke in mouth cells in adult smokers, which may be…
- Conditions
- Oral Cancer, Smoking, DNA Damage, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT04372914
- Testing
- BRB Lozenges
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Mitochondrial Disorders, Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders
North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium Patient Registry and Biorepository (NAMDC)
The North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium (NAMDC) maintains a patient contact registry and tissue biorepository for patients with mitochondrial disorders.
- Conditions
- Mitochondrial Disorders, Mitochondrial Genetic Disorders, Mitochondrial Diseases, Disorder of Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Complexes
- Trial name
- NAMDC (NCT01694940)
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
MELAS or m.3243 A>G Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Carrier
Natural History Study - Mitochondrial Disease
Carriers of the m.3242A>G mutation often have clinical symptoms which can include migraines, seizures, strokes, hearing loss, balance issues, gastrointestinal issues, and many other symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01532791
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Screening
Accelerating Adoption of Patient-centered Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Linkage in Kenya
This study aims to test the use of a multi-component care strategy (DADA LINK) designed to improve cervical cancer screening and linkage to treatment.
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Screening, HPV DNA
- Trial name
- DADA-LINK (NCT07050745)
- Testing
- DADA LINK
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 1,980 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kenyatta National Hospital
Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Embryo Quality
Sperm Selection by Microfluidic Separation Improves Embryo Quality
This is a randomized controlled trial of couples with a history of poor embryo quality undergoing a repeat in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle for unexplained infertility.
- Conditions
- Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Embryo Quality, Fertility Disorders, Infertility
- Trial name
- SPERM (NCT03085433)
- Testing
- Microfluidic Sperm Sorting, in vitro fertilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 393 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cytomegalovirus Infection
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1647 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine in Healthy Participants 16 to 40 Years of Age
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of mRNA 1647 vaccine in CMV-seronegative female participants and to evaluate the safety and reactogenicity of mRNA-1647 vaccine in all participants.
- Trial name
- NCT05085366
- Testing
- mRNA-1647
- Where
- 296 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 7,454 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ModernaTX, Inc.
Taurine, Aging, Biological
Effects Of Daily Taurine Intake For 6 Months On Biological Age and Body Metabolism Indicators As Well As Physical Fitness In 55-75-year-old Women And Men
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of taking 4 grams of taurine by older adults on aging processes over a period of 6 months.
- Conditions
- Taurine, Aging, Biological, Physical Activity, Metabolic Health
- Trial name
- TauAge (NCT06613542)
- Testing
- 4g of taurine daily
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Munich
Herpes Zoster
A Phase 2 Study to Describe the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Herpes Zoster IN001 mRNA Vaccine (IN001) in Healthy Participants
The study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity (your immune system's reaction) of 3 dose levels of the study vaccine called Herpes Zoster IN001 mRNA Vaccine (IN001) in healthy participants who are between 50…
- Trial name
- NCT07205796
- Testing
- HZ Vaccine (IN001), Shingrix
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Shenxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd