Clinical trials: Digestive Disease
Cirrhosis, Variceal Bleeding
Endoscopic Band Ligation (EBL) Versus Endoscopic Band Ligation and Propranolol for the Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding
Both propranolol and endoscopic band ligation (EBL) are effective for prevention of variceal rebleeding. Recently several studies compared the efficacy of EBL alone and with a combination of propranolol and EBL.
- Trial name
- NCT00966121
- Testing
- endoscopic band ligation, EBL+Propranolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Korea University
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Altitude Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study
This is a prospective, controlled and observational study. Participants underwent a 3-hour exposure to hypoxic conditions simulating an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.) in a hypobaric pressure chamber.
- Trial name
- NCT02849821
- Testing
- hypobaric pressure chamber, Sigmoidoscopy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Esophagus Cancer
Tislelizumab Combined With Chemotherapy for Resectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Followed by CRT or Surgery
To explore the non-inferiority of the 2y-OS rate of tislelizumab combined with chemotherapy after sequential CRT in the treatment of resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma compared with the surgical group
- Trial name
- NCT07046221
- Testing
- Tislelizumab, Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel, cis-platinum
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Cancer Hospital
Hepatitis B
Seroepidemiologic Study of Spermatozoal Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Animal experiments demonstrated that father might transmit HBV vertically via male germ line, however, whether it is really existed in human remains to be determined.
- Trial name
- NCT01574521
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 407 people
- Sponsor
- YiYang Zhu
Overweight and Obesity, Eating Disorders
Wellness Education Intervention
Individuals suffering from depression and anxiety have an increased risk of obesity due to multiple factors such as side effects to psychotropic medications, associated appetite dysregulation, disruption of sleep, anergia leading…
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT04962321
- Testing
- Wellness Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Biliary Tract Neoplasms
Nonstented Stump-closed vs Duct-to-Mucosa Pancreaticojejunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Pancreaticojejunostomy is the key procedure of pancreaticoduodenectomy. The aim of our study is to investigate a new pancreaticojejunal (PJ) anastomosis procedure named "nonstented stump-closed pancreaticojejunostomy" in…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Neoplasms, Biliary Tract Neoplasms, Pancreatitis, Chronic, Duodenal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01731821
- Testing
- pancreaticojejunostomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 308 people
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Biliary Atresia
A Real World Study on Clinical Efficacy of Bicarbonate Ringer's Solution in Biliary Atresia Children
In most babies with biliary atresia (BA) bile ducts on the inside and outside of the liver are affected eventually leading to a complete blockage of bile flow from the liver. This in turn causes scarring (fibrosis) in the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT04506021
- Testing
- Bicarbonate Ringer's solution, Other Crystalloid
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Chronic Pancreatitis
Fat Malabsorption in Chronic Pancreatitis
The objective of this study is to evaluate the malabsorption blood test (MBT), stool coefficient of fat absorption (CFA) and stool bomb calorimetry (BC) methods as potential screening or diagnostic tests for reduced exocrine…
- Trial name
- NCT02849704
- Testing
- Creon36™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Obesity
The Effect of PPI Therapy on Weight, Gut Microbiome, and Expression of GPR41 and GPR43
The investigators long-term goal is to understand how PPIs influence energy balance in both obese and normal-weight individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02457104
- Testing
- Colonoscopy, Weight and diet questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Appendicitis
Open Versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy
The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to compare the feasibility of open with laparoscopic appendectomy in suspected acute appendicitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00908804
- Testing
- open appendectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- Finland
- Sponsor
- North Karelia Central Hospital
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasm
A Stool DNA Test for Detection of Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia in Asymptomatic Chinese Community Population
to determine screening value of stool-based SDC2 DNA methylation test for advanced colorectal neoplasia in the asymptomatic Chinese community population.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Neoplasm, Advanced Adenoma, Adenoma
- Trial name
- NCT04786704
- Testing
- Stool-based SDC2 DNA methylation test, quantitative Fecal immunochemical test
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 12,106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Post-induction Hypotension, Intestinal Obstruction
SV and IVC Collapsibility Index to Predict Postinduction Hypotension
Postinduction hypotension (PIH) is a frequent complication during general anesthesia. This study aims to compare the predictive effectiveness and diagnostic accuracy of stroke volume (SV) measured via left ventricular outflow…
- Trial name
- NCT07742904
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Pancreatic Cancer
Abraxane Therapy in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Who Failed First-Line Gemcitabine Therapy
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00691054
- Testing
- Abraxane
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Singapore
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Study of Porcine Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Cervical Anastomotic Leakage for Esophageal or Junctional Carcinoma.
The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and assess the role of Porcine Fibrin Sealant (Bioseal®) in preventing cervical anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy in the patients with resectable thoracic esophageal cancer…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Anastomotic Leak
- Trial name
- PLACE020 (NCT03529266)
- Testing
- Porcine Fibrin Sealant (PFS), Surgery
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Obeticholic Acid for Prevention in Barrett's Esophagus
This phase II trial studies the effect of obeticholic acid in treating patients with Barrett's esophagus. Bile acids present in duodenogastroesophageal reflux contribute to neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus.
- Trial name
- NCT04939051
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Esophageal Biopsy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Emphysema
Study of SAR447537 (INBRX-101) Compared to Plasma-derived A1PI Therapy in Adults With AATD Emphysema
Phase 2 study to compare SAR447537 (INBRX-101) to plasma derived A1PI therapy in adults with AATD emphysema
- Trial name
- ELEVAATE (NCT05856331)
- Testing
- SAR447537, Zemaira
- Where
- 65 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
CAR-T Cell Therapy Targeting GPC3 in Patients with Advanced GPC3-Positive Hepatocellular Carcinoma
In this single-center, single-arm, prospective, open-label Phase 1/2 study, the safety and efficacy of autologous GPC3-targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy will be evaluated in patients with GPC3-positive…
- Trial name
- NCT06641453
- Testing
- GPC3-CART cells, Fludarabine Phosphate for Injection, Cyclophosphamide for Injection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer
Randomized Trial to Assess the Impact of a Screening Program on Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Mortality in a High Risk Population
Randomized multicenter trial to assess the impact of a screening program for heavy alcohol drinkers and smokers treated in alcohol addiction clinics on upper aerodigestive tract cancer mortality.
- Conditions
- Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00359645
- Testing
- Screening by head and neck clinical examination with a fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy and an oesopharyngeal brush biopsy annually during 3 years
- Where
- 35 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,993 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Chronic Hepatitis C
A Multicenter Treatment Protocol of Daclatasvir (BMS-790052) in Combination With Sofosbuvir for the Treatment of Post-Liver Transplant Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C
The primary objective of this program is to provide DCV for 24 weeks to be given in combination with SOF to subjects with chronic hepatitis C with decompensated cirrhosis or post-liver transplant subjects with chronic hepatitis C…
- Trial name
- NCT02161939
- Testing
- Daclatasvir (BMS-790052), Sofosbuvir
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cancer of Pancreas
Pancreatico Enteric Anastomosis Post Pancreaticoduodenectomy
The aim of this study is to make a step for evaluation and presentation of a safe technique for pancreatico-jejunostomy that help in minimizing post-operative morbidity and mortality in pancreatic cancer patient by comparing…
- Trial name
- PEAPP (NCT05163977)
- Testing
- Blumgart Anastomosis, Cattell Warren Anastomosis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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