Clinical trials: DNA
DNA Damage
Effect of Noni Juice on Lipid Peroxidation-derived DNA Adducts in Heavy Smokers
The purpose of this study was to determine if noni juice reduces lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) derived-DNA adducts, markers of oxidative DNA damage, in peripheral blood lymphocytes of cigarette smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT01677169
- Testing
- Noni juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 317 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tahitian Noni International, Inc.
Breast Cancer, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Potential of Circulating Tumor DNA to Assess the Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women worldwide,and there exist a large part of patients need to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC) before the curative surgery.Circulating tumor DNA(ctDNA) is the…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Circulating Tumor DNA
- Trial name
- NCT03688035
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhiyong Yu
Mitochondrial DNA, Aneuploidy
Aneuploidy Rates in Advanced Maternal Age Patients Supplemented With Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Versus Those That Are Not: a Pilot Study
Pregnancy rates for women over 35 years old are significantly lower when compared to younger women. One of the causes for this decrease is believed to be chromosomal aneuploidy.
- Trial name
- NCT02119117
- Testing
- CoQ10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte
CKDu, Arterial Stiffness
An Investigation Into the Cardiovascular Risk and Aetiology of CKDu in Sri Lanka
1. We hypothesise that CKDu patients will have increased arterial stiffness and thus increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
- Conditions
- CKDu, Arterial Stiffness, Proteinuria, Serum Creatinine
- Trial name
- NCT02226055
- Testing
- Arterial Stiffness Assessment
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
DNA Damage, Inflammation
The Effects of Foods on Cell Damage Study
Studies have shown that certain compounds inside vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer. Carrots in particular have an association with reduced incidence of colorectal, bladder and breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02696811
- Testing
- White carrots, Oat biscuits
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle University
DNA Methylation
DNA Methylation and 1-C Metabolism Nutrient Intake
The present study used a sub-sample of the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (MCCS) (Milne RL et al, Int J Epidemiol, 2017), who had valid data on dietary intakes (121-item food frequency questionnaire) and valid measures of…
- Trial name
- NCT03227003
- Volunteers
- 5,983 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cancer Council Victoria
DNA Probes, E6 Protein
Low-Cost Molecular Cervical Cancer Screening Study
Background: Low-cost molecular human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may offer a more robust alternative to Pap smears and visual inspection for cervical cancer screening of underserved women.
- Conditions
- DNA Probes, E6 Protein, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, HPV
- Trial name
- NCT01231945
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, China
- Volunteers
- 7,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
DNA Virus Infections
Studies of Small DNA Virus Encoded Oncogenes in Viral Carcinogenesis Using Laboratory Model Systems
Cancer is a devastating disease, presenting an immense disease burden to affected individuals and their families as well as health care systems with 10.9 million new cases and 6.7 million deaths per year.
- Trial name
- NCT03188315
- Testing
- HPV oncogenes
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heba Momen kamel
Circulating Cell Free Fetal DNA, Intrauterine Fetal Demise
The Use of Cell Free Fetal DNA in the Maternal Blood in the Evaluation of Intrauterine Fetal Demise and Miscarriage
Women presenting to Washington Hospital Center with fetal loss would be offered participation in the study. The objective is to determine if ccffDNA obtained from maternal blood is present in the setting of missed abortion or…
- Conditions
- Circulating Cell Free Fetal DNA, Intrauterine Fetal Demise, Miscarriage
- Trial name
- NCT01916928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Endocrine Disease, Fertility Decreased Male
Sperm DNA Damage in β-thalassemia Major: Is There a Role for Antioxidants?
Accumulation of iron in patients with beta thalassemia major causes free radical formation which leads to damage of biological membranes. Sperm DNA damage may result from these generated antioxidants.
- Conditions
- Endocrine Disease, Fertility Decreased Male, DNA Damage
- Trial name
- NCT03014882
- Testing
- L-Carnitine and N-acetyl cysteine
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Colorectal Neoplasms, Aberrant DNA Methylation
Diagnostic Potential of Hypermethylated DNA in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the western world.
- Trial name
- NCT02928120
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 658 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ole Thorlacius-Ussing, MD, DMSc, Professor of Surgery
Sperm DNA Impact on ART Outcomes
Impact of Sperm DNA Integrity on Artificial Reproductive Treatment (ART)
The purpose of this study is to establish a new criteria with which to judge the quality of sperm samples submitted for artificial reproductive treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT00875095
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Aberrant DNA Methylation
Methyl-Donors and EpiGenetics in The Gambia
Accumulating evidence suggests that early-life nutrition can affect metabolism and thus increase the risk of disease in adulthood (e.g. type II diabetes and obesity).
- Trial name
- MDEG (NCT01811641)
- Testing
- season, dietary intake
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical Research Council
Condylomata Acuminata
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Types Present in External Genital Warts (EGW) in the Argentinean Population
The summary of this study is to know which HPV types are present in genital warts in Argentinean population.
- Trial name
- NCT01598779
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Buenos Aires
Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (ASIL), HPV DNA
Anal Dysplasia in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Healthy Controls
This study is designed to establish the prevalence of anal squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASIL) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and healthy controls.
- Trial name
- ADIBD (NCT01860963)
- Testing
- Anal Pap smear and HPV DNA testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 310 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
BDNF, DNA Methylation, Suicide, Drug Responses.
Epigenetic Regulation of BDNF in Schizophrenia
In this proposal, we will (1) detect the associations between BDNF and Trk B gene DNA methylation, histone modification, psychotic symptoms, obesity, suicide and antipsychotic drug responses in Taiwanese patients (2) discuss the…
- Trial name
- NCT01021449
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
DNA Fingerprinting
Validation of the Accuracy of DNA Fingerprinting Using Polar Bodies and Embryonic Cells
The purpose of this study is to validate the ability to assess the genetic differences (DNA fingerprinting) on polar bodies (excess genetic material given off from the egg) and cells so that this technique may be used in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01219517
- Testing
- Polar body and embryo biopsy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Focus of the Study: DNA Damage Due to Medical Diagnostic X-ray
Impact of Antioxidant Agents on the Number of DNA Double-strand Breaks After Radiation-based Cardiac Examinations
Trial with medicinal products Recent studies revealed that radiation-based procedures in patients may lead to DNA double-strand breaks in human blood lymphocytes.
- Trial name
- NCT01578395
- Testing
- Low-dose radiation exposure, High-dose radiation exposure, No radiation exposure
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
DNA Damage, Other Complications Associated With Artificial Fertilization
Polscope Sperm: A Non-invasive Method to Assess DNA Damage in Individual Sperm
The purpose of this study is to find a non-invasive way to discover DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, which is the genetic material inside your cells) alterations in the sperm's head, in the near future leading us to choose the "good…
- Trial name
- NCT01461395
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Oxidative DNA Damage
Biological Functions of Carotenoids in Humans
This study will examine the the efficiency fo absorption of major plant pigments, carotenoids, (lutein, beta-carotene and lycopene)and will measure the biological functions of carotenoids in healthy women in response to an 8-week…
- Trial name
- NCT00356252
- Testing
- mixed carotenoids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University