Clinical trials: Ectasia
Atherosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Supplementation in CKD - Vascular Function, Structure and Immune Regulation
A pilot study to assess feasibility of methods of an observer-blinded randomised controlled trial of the effect of vitamin D supplementation in Chronic Kidney Disease and low vitamin D levels on markers of vascular function (Flow…
- Trial name
- NCT04380467
- Testing
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Abortion, Induced
Value of Mifepristone in Cervical Preparation Prior to Dilation and Evacuation 19-24 Weeks
A common practice for preparation for surgical abortion after 19 weeks gestation is the placement of multiple sets of osmostic dilators 1-2 days prior to the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT01615731
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Hygroscopic cervical dilators, Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Dilation and Evacuation
Cervical Ripening Balloons for Same-Day Cervical Prep
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a cervical ripening balloon (Foley balloon) works to prepare the cervix before same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation (D\&E).
- Trial name
- CRB (NCT06964373)
- Testing
- Cervical Ripening Balloon, Osmotic Dilators
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Personalized Atrial Septostomy for Heart Failure
This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of personalized atrial septostomy (PAS) with combined use of radiofrequency-ablation and balloon-dilation (CURB) in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and…
- Trial name
- PAS (NCT04573166)
- Testing
- Personalized atrial septostomy with combined use of radiofrequency-ablation and balloon-dilation
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Healthy Subjects
The Effect of Inhibitory Control Processes Induced by Rectal Distension on Impulse Control Measured by Stroop Task Performance and Intertemporal Discounting.
The aim of this study will be to investigate the effect of rectal distension, controlled by electronic barostat, on cognitive control ability in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02043561
- Testing
- induction of urge by rectal distension
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cervical Dilation
Balloon Catheter for Cervical Ripening
Once admitted, women who will have a transcervical balloon catheter inserted for induction will be approached for participation in this study.
- Trial name
- 25148 (NCT02606643)
- Testing
- Slight traction, Foley Catheter to no traction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Airway Complication of Anesthesia, Congenital Subglottic Stenosis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Pediatric Patients With Subglottic Stenosis Who Undergo Balloon Dilatation
Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) acts as a 'pressure' bridge between spontaneous breathing and controlled mechanical ventilation.
- Trial name
- NCT06183515
- Testing
- CPAP group: postoperative CPAP support, non-CPAP group: oxygen 3 liters per minute (L/min) either via mask for those who were extubated or through a T-piece for those with a trash
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Umraniye Education and Research Hospital
Anemia
The Effect of Epoetin Alfa on Cardiac Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Early Renal ((Kidney) Disease
The purpose of this study is to assess whether maintaining hemoglobin (Hb) levels at normal or sub-normal levels with Epoetin Alfa can influence the health status, left ventricular mass and quality of life of early renal…
- Trial name
- NCT00446576
- Testing
- Epoetin Alfa
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag B.V.
Cervical Preparation Prior to Dilation and Evacuation
RCT of Cervical Ripening Double Ballon Catheter Prior to Dilation and Evacuation.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the overnight use of an FDA-cleared CRDB catheter is superior to the use of overnight osmotic dilators as is standard of care cervical preparation for patients presenting for…
- Trial name
- CRDB RCT (NCT07200115)
- Testing
- Cervical Ripening Double Balloon (CRDB) Catheter, Osmotic Dilators
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Choledocholithiasis
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy With Balloon Dilatation Versus Sphincterotomy Alone For Common Bile Duct Stones Removal
Gallstone is a worldwide clinical problem which affecting most of the populations with incidence of 15 to 20% in west and 10% in Asians. About 5 to 15% of patient with gallstone will go on to develop bile duct calculi.
- Trial name
- NCT05638789
- Testing
- endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) versus EST plus endoscopic papillary large balloon dilatation (EPLBD)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Coronary Artery Disease
Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease
Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease Summary: This study will examine the function of the lining cells of blood vessels and measure substances in the blood to see how they relate to various blood tests, including new tests under…
- Trial name
- NCT00109018
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Vaginismus, Dyspareunia
Prospective on Market Patient-reported Outcomes for Milli
To assess the effectiveness of the Milli device in achieving vaginal intercourse
- Trial name
- POMPOM (NCT06397885)
- Testing
- Milli Vaginal Dilator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Materna Medical