Clinical trials: Disease Spread
Breast Neoplasms
Testing of Different Methods for Determining Whether Breast Cancer Has Spread to the Lymph Nodes
Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has recently emerged as a less invasive alternative to axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in the treatment of breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00360152
- Testing
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
COVID, SARS-CoV 2
COVID-19: Herd Immunity Study in the Czech Republic
The aim of the SARS-CoV-2-CZ-Preval study is to quantify the prevalence of individuals with a history of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in the Czech population, except for those diagnosed with COVID-19 by methods based on…
- Trial name
- SARSCoV2CZPrev (NCT04401085)
- Testing
- SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic rapid test, Quantitative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 27,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic
Disorder of Hip Region
A Ten-state Cluster-randomized Controlled Trial of the Institute for Health Improvement's Project JOINTS
In 2011, IHI designed a new campaign to accelerate uptake of evidence-based practices that had been shown to prevent surgical site infections (SSI) associated with hip and knee arthroplasty.
- Trial name
- NCT02886741
- Testing
- Quality Improvement Campaign
- Volunteers
- 549 people
- Sponsor
- RAND
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Gown and Glove Use to Prevent the Spread of Infection in VA Community Living Centers
Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in nursing home residents. MRSA is predominantly spread from patient-to-patient by health care workers.
- Trial name
- NCT01350479
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Cytochlor, Tetrahydrouridine, and External-Beam Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs, such as cytochlor and tetrahydrouridine, may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00521183
- Testing
- Cytochlor, Tetrahydrouridine, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brian Lally
Malaria
Pfs230D1M-EPA/AS01 Vaccine, a Transmission Blocking Vaccine Against Plasmodium Falciparum, in an Age De-Escalation Trial of Children and a Family Compound Trial in Mali
Background: Malaria affects many people in Mali and other parts of Africa. It is spread by mosquito bites. Malaria can make people sick or can lead to death.
- Trial name
- NCT03917654
- Testing
- Pfs230D1M-EPA/AS01, HAVRIX, TYPHIM Vi (Salmonella typhi vaccine)
- Where
- Mali
- Volunteers
- 1,301 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Shortened Regimens for Drug-susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two shortened regimens for newly diagnosed smear positive drug susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis in comparison to World Health Organization recommended standard…
- Trial name
- NCT02901288
- Testing
- Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide
- Where
- 35 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 3,900 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Chest Hospital
Breast Cancer
Shorter Course Radiation for the Treatment of Breast Cancer That Has Spread to Lymph Nodes
The proposed study is being done to learn more about a particular dose of radiation treatment for breast cancer that is completed in a shorter amount of time than what has traditionally been used to treat breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02700386
- Testing
- Adjuvant Hypofractionated Radiation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
HPV Vaccination, Pap Smear
Impact of HPV Vaccination to Catch up in the Emergence of Lesions of the Cervix
In France, the vaccination coverage observed for HPV vaccination is low for a full-scale regimen, and has been falling since 2010.
- Conditions
- HPV Vaccination, Pap Smear, Cervical Cancer, Catch-up Vaccination
- Trial name
- HPVAC (NCT03328013)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Population-Based Patient-Centric Care: Comprehensive Preventive Cancer Screening Using Health IT
Although there is considerable evidence that current health IT can improve certain elements of care, the most effective and efficient implementation of health IT systems for primary care population management are not currently…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- TopCare (NCT01372527)
- Testing
- TopCare: Use of provider knowledge vs. automated system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103,870 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
COVID-19
Beat COVID-19 - Observational Trial
JUPITER is an observational study protocol that aims to understand factors that can help prevent/mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and understand factors that help reduce disease progression in patients with COVID-19.
- Trial name
- JUPITER (NCT04337762)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people
- Sponsor
- Beat COVID LLC
Advanced Cancer
A Study to Test the Safety and Effectiveness of Nivolumab Combined With Daratumumab in Patients With Pancreatic, Non-Small Cell Lung or Triple Negative Breast Cancers, That Have Advanced or Have Spread
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a combination of Nivolumab and Daratumumab is safe and effective when treating Pancreatic, Non-Small Cell Lung or Triple Negative Breast Cancers, that have advanced or have spread.
- Trial name
- NCT03098550
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Daratumumab
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pancreatic Cancer
SurePathTM Liquid-based Cytology and Conventional Smear Cytology in Pancreatic Lesions
The SurePathTM has been approved by the FDA since 1997. Currently, the SurePathTM is used for endometrial cells, body fluids, bronchoscopy aspirates, and thyroid fine needle aspirates.
- Trial name
- NCT03606148
- Testing
- SurePathTM
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Covid19
WhatsApp in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Digital misinformation has been flagged as a major risk of the 21st century, with an estimated cost of $78 billion to the global economy each year.
- Trial name
- NCT04918849
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale-NUS College
Vascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia
The Effect of Plant Sterols on the Blood Lipid Profile of Subjects With and at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel group study with two intervention arms. The study will be conducted in 150 subjects and the primary objective is to show a fasting LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride lowering…
- Conditions
- Vascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT02288585
- Testing
- Plant sterols
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Tolerance of Surgical Masks in Chronic Respiratory Diseases
The study is conducted in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in general, and more specifically in the context of the evaluation of the use of protective masks as a barrier to the spread of the virus.
- Trial name
- TOLMASK (NCT05454631)
- Testing
- surgical mask (5 different types)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Male Circumcision
Safety Study of the PrePex Device for Non-Surgical Adult Male Circumcision During Phased in National Implementation in an Effort to Prevent the Spread of HIV
It is well known from a range of observational and epidemiological studies that the lifetime risk of acquiring HIV among males can be significantly reduced via circumcision.
- Trial name
- RMC-07 (NCT01921608)
- Testing
- PrePex™ device
- Where
- Rwanda
- Volunteers
- 1,001 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Papanicolaou Smear
Eisenhower's Alternative Speculum Examination
This study will determine patient and provider preferences regarding vaginal speculum examinations done with and without stirrups.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT00755599)
- Testing
- no-stirrup vaginal examination, Vaginal speculum examination done with stirrups.
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster
Tzanck Smear With Methylene Blue Stain for Herpes
To compare the sensitivity of Tzanck smear with methylene blue stain versus traditional Giemsa stain in patients with herpes infection.
- Conditions
- Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, Varicella Zoster
- Trial name
- NCT03178747
- Testing
- Methylene blue, Giemsa stain
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Prostate Cancer
Study to Gather Information About the Use of Healthcare Services and the Way the Disease is Cared for in Canadian Patients With Prostate Gland Cancer Which Spread Throughout the Body
Study to gather information about the optimal placement of Ra-223 in the order of different treatments in terms of the effect on patients and in terms of the use of healthcare services for the treatment of Canadian patients with…
- Trial name
- REACTIVATE (NCT04281147)
- Testing
- Radium-223 dichloride (Xofigo, BAY88-8223)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4,301 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer