Clinical trials: Drug Mechanism
Loneliness, Social Isolation
A Mechanism Randomised Controlled Trial of a Three-Agent LLM-Augmented mHealth Intervention for Late-Life Loneliness in Older Adults
This study examines how a smartphone conversational application affects feelings of loneliness in Cantonese-speaking older adults living in Hong Kong.
- Conditions
- Loneliness, Social Isolation, Social Isolation in Older Adults
- Trial name
- NCT07822828
- Testing
- Hybrid conversational companion application, Rule-based conversational companion application
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Opioid Use Disorder
Behavioral Effects of Drugs Inpatient 44 Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Opioid Choice
The objective of this protocol is to use probabilistic choice tasks to determine the impact of withdrawal and drug cues on decision-making in individuals with opioid use disorder and physical opioid dependence.
- Trial name
- BED(In)(44) (NCT06312657)
- Testing
- Drug Cue, Money, Withdrawal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua A. Lile, Ph.D.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Novel Medication Strategies Targeting Brain Mechanisms in Pediatric OCD
This study will examine the feasibility and potential efficacy of augmenting SRIs with minocycline. The study will assess whether the addition of minocycline leads to measurable changes in striatal glutamate (Glu) levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01695291
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Renal Cancer
Mechanisms of Anti-VEGF Induced Hypertension
Background: High blood pressure is a common complication observed in cancer patients prescribed anti-VEGF drugs. Increased blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, thus adversely affecting survival and…
- Trial name
- NCT02156310
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Arduino Mangoni
Periodontal Pocket
The Proposed Study Aims to Investigate the Impact of Adjunctive Vitamin D Gel Application on Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of Alkaline Phosphatase and Interleukin-8 in Periodontitis Patients Undergoing Phase 1 Periodontal Therapy. By Elucidating the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Therapeutic
The proposed study aims to investigate the impact of adjunctive vitamin D gel application on gingival crevicular fluid levels of alkaline phosphatase and interleukin-8 in periodontitis patients undergoing phase 1 periodontal…
- Trial name
- NCT06669026
- Testing
- vitamin D loaded Poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles gel, vitamin D3 gel (regular non-nanoparticle form), only mechanical debridement
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Breast Cancer
Modulation of Breast Cancer Risk Biomarkers by High Dose Vitamin D
The overall goal of this project is to determine if high dose vitamin D3 given to premenopausal women at high risk for development of breast cancer, who initially have insufficient levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (<30 ng/ml), will…
- Trial name
- NCT01166763
- Testing
- vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Rectal Cancer
An Extended Feasibility Phase I/II Study of Methylenetetrahydrofolate (Arfolitixorin) and Pemetrexed Single Agent, Given as Neoadjuvant Treatment in Patients With Resectable Rectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an optimal dose of [6R] 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (arfolitixorin) in combination with pemetrexed are effective in pre-operative treatment of patients with resectable rectal…
- Trial name
- NCT01397305
- Testing
- [6R] 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (arfolitixorin), Pemetrexed
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Isofol Medical AB
Prostate Cancer, Cardiotoxicity
Mechanisms, Predictors, and Social Determinants of Cardiotoxicity in Prostate Cancer
This is an observational study for patients with prostate cancer that will be treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy. The study will help the investigators learn more about how these medications affect the heart and how those…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Cardiotoxicity, Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- PCT (NCT05096338)
- Testing
- Social Determinants of Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Suicide, Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant
Investigation of the Antidepressant Effects of (2R,6R)-HNK, an Enhancer of Synaptic Glutamate Release, in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness that can put people at risk of self-harm and death. Many drugs are used to treat MDD, but it can take a long time for them to be effective.
- Conditions
- Suicide, Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant, Ketamine, Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Trial name
- NCT06511908
- Testing
- (2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine (0.25 to 2.0 mg/kg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type 2 Diabetes
Roflumilast Plus Alogliptin Proof-of-Mechanism Study in Type2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of roflumilast plus alogliptin on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01664624
- Testing
- Roflumilast, Alogliptin, Exenatide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Ewing Sarcoma, Ewing Family of Tumors
A Trial For Participants With Ewing's Sarcoma Treated With Vigil in Combination With Irinotecan and Temozolomide
The goal of this clinical trial was to compare participants with first relapse or refractory Ewing's sarcoma when treated with investigational product (Vigil) in addition to the standard treatment of irinotecan and temozolomide…
- Conditions
- Ewing Sarcoma, Ewing Family of Tumors, Ewing's Tumor Metastatic, Ewing's Sarcoma Metastatic
- Trial name
- VITA (NCT03495921)
- Testing
- Vigil, Irinotecan, Temozolomide
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Gradalis, Inc.
Drug Drug Interaction Study
Rivaroxaban Sotorasib Interaction Study
Venous thromboembolic Events (VTEs) are common in lung cancer patients with an incidence of >15%, requiring anticoagulant treatment or prophylaxis.
- Trial name
- ROSIE (NCT06314763)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban 20mg, Sotorasib 960mg
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Giant Cell Tumors
Network Pharmacology Prediction: Mechanism Study of Puerarin in the Treatment of Giant Cell Tumors of Bone
Based on network pharmacology analysis, this study aims to explore the potential therapeutic targets and molecular mechanisms of puerarin on giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB) genes.
- Trial name
- NCT06331104
- Testing
- gene expression levels
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Changye Zou
Alcohol Dependence, Insomnia
Pharmacotherapy and Mechanisms of Sleep Disturbance in Alcohol Dependence
Insomnia and other sleep abnormalities are common, persistent, and associated with relapse in alcohol-dependent patients. The overall, long-term objectives of the proposed research are to investigate the neurophysiologic…
- Trial name
- MA (NCT01014533)
- Testing
- Gabapentin dispensed to subject.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Kirk Brower
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Research Into the Effect of a Clot-dissolving Agent and Its Inhibitor
Single-chain urokinase-type plasminogen activator (pro-urokinase) is a highly effective thrombolytic drug. At pharmacologic concentrations however, pro-urokinase is converted to urokinase - a non specific thrombolytic, limiting…
- Trial name
- NCT01694381
- Testing
- M5, C1-inhibitor
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TSI, LLC
Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
Drug Interaction Between Paracetamol and Warfarin
The objective of this study is to investigate whether paracetamol, given at therapeutic doses (2g/day and 3 g/day), may potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
- Conditions
- Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke
- Trial name
- INPAWA2 (NCT01104337)
- Testing
- paracetamol
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Hopital Lariboisière
Cadmium Exceeds the Standard
Study on Neuropsychiatric Behavior in Cadmium-exposed People
This study hypothesized that excessive cadmium is related to clinical pain, depression, and cognitive impairment, and that related indicators will improve after cadmium is eliminated.
- Trial name
- NCT06572566
- Testing
- Non-invasive examination and assessment.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jianersheng (Zhuhai) Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
Colectomy, Colectomy Left/Right/Total Under Laparotomy
Clinical Study on the Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction by Acupuncture Under ERAS Management Based on Artificial Intelligence Monitoring
Brief Summary: Acupuncture for Faster Recovery After Colorectal Surgery 1. What is this study about? Colorectal cancer is a common health condition that usually requires surgery.
- Conditions
- Colectomy, Colectomy Left/Right/Total Under Laparotomy, Cancer, Chinese Medicine
- Trial name
- NCT07335237
- Testing
- Accupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Opioid Use Disorder
Evaluation of the Interactions of Cannabidiol (CBD) With Morphine
The purpose of this study is to analyze drug-drug interactions of CBD on co-administered Morphine as first step in understanding CBD-opioid interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT05143424
- Testing
- Morphine Sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Cough, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Effect of Over-the-counter NSAIDS on Cough Reflex Sensitivity in Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
The goal of this mechanism of disease study is to investigate the effect of flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), on the cough hypersensitivity associated with upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).
- Trial name
- NCT05955885
- Testing
- Flurbiprofen Oral Lozenge, Difflam, Flurbiprofen 8.75 MG
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Melbourne