Clinical trials: Effects of Vibration
Ischemic Stroke, Atherosclerosis
Preventive Effects of Ginseng Against Atherosclerosis
This study is a 12-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ginseng is effective in the prevention of atherosclerosis and subsequent ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- PEGASUS (NCT02796664)
- Testing
- Ginseng
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Dae Chul Suh
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effects of Vibration Training on Exercise Capacity in COPD-patients
The aim of this study is to investigate the exercise capacity in COPD-patients performing a vibration training additional to a standard three-week rehabilitation program in comparison to patients performing merely a…
- Trial name
- NCT01380639
- Testing
- whole body vibration training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Schön Klinik Berchtesgadener Land
Bone Metastases, Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Measuring the Effect of Cabozantinib in Patients With Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
This study is being done to help researchers understand more about prostate cancer that has spread to the bones by using the newest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques and to better understand the effect of an…
- Conditions
- Bone Metastases, Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Cancer, Stage IV Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01599793
- Testing
- cabozantinib, laboratory biomarker analysis, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression
Antidepressant Effects of TS-161 in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common, chronic mental illness. It can take weeks to months for antidepressants to work. Researchers want to test a new drug that might act more rapidly.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT04821271
- Testing
- TS-161
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Cerebral Palsy
Investigating the Effect of Stochastic Resonance Vibration on Gait and Balance and Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects of wearable vibration devices for children with cerebral palsy and impaired arm function.
- Trial name
- NCT04388787
- Testing
- Stochastic resonance (SR) wraps
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Subcortical Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke
The Effect of Venlafaxine on Language Function in Patients With Subcortical Aphasia: A fMRI Study
Previous studies have demonstrated that venlafaxine significantly improves the language function of healthy subjects and increase of fMRI activation in cortical language area.
- Trial name
- NCT03588572
- Testing
- Venlafaxine hydrochloride capsules
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Blood Lactate Concentrations With and Without Exercise in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- PDMSLac (NCT02184494)
- Testing
- pro5 AIRdaptive Power Plate (Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
REVEAL: Reduction of Infarct Expansion and Ventricular Remodeling With Erythropoietin After Large Myocardial Infarction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether erythropoietin can help limit the damage to the heart in patients with acute heart attacks.
- Trial name
- NCT00378352
- Testing
- Epoetin alfa
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Inflammation, Fatigue
Effects of Riluzole on CNS Glutamate and Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors With High Inflammation
The goal of the proposed research is to determine whether riluzole, a drug that increases glutamate reuptake, will decrease central nervous system (CNS) glutamate in breast cancer survivors with increased inflammation and…
- Trial name
- NCT02796755
- Testing
- Riluzole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity, Overweight
Effect of Caloric Restriction on Fat Oxidation in Obese Men and Women (Magellan II)
The purpose of this study is to better understand the different ways our bodies burn fat which may be important for obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- MagellanII (NCT01616082)
- Testing
- Low Calorie Diet (LCD), Phentermine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Endometriosis
Quinagolide Vaginal Ring on Lesion Reduction Assessed by MRI in Women With Endometriosis/Adenomyosis
This will be a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, proof-of-mechanism phase 2 trial investigating the effect of quinagolide extended-release vaginal ring on reduction of lesions assessed by high-resolution magnetic…
- Trial name
- QLARITY (NCT03749109)
- Testing
- Quinagolide 1080 µg
- Where
- 11 sites in Denmark, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Healthy
Using Magnetic Resonance (MR) to Understand the Effect of Erythromycin on Bowel Motility
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has proven to be a valuable imaging technique for suspected small bowel disease. This technique depends, in part, on adequate distension of the small bowel.
- Trial name
- NCT01379183
- Testing
- Erythromycin, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Barium Sulfate Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity
The Effects of Oxytocin in Obese Adults
This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of intranasal oxytocin in obese adults, ages 18-45 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT03043053
- Testing
- oxytocin nasal spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Myocardial Infarction, Death, Sudden, Cardiac
Effect of High Dose Fish Oil Supplementation After Recent Heart Attack Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Doctors use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to obtain detailed pictures of the inside of the body. This study will evaluate a new MRI technique in people who have recently had a heart attack.
- Trial name
- OmegaREMODEL (NCT00729430)
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil Supplements)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 358 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Alpha-lipoic Acid/L-acetyl Carnitine for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Studies have shown that alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine may have some neuroprotective activities and it is hoped that they could be helpful for people with neurodegenerative illnesses such as progressive supranuclear…
- Trial name
- NCT01537549
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid and L-acetyl carnitine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Anxiety
HIRREM Developmental Study
The purpose of this study is to explore the functional and physiological effects associated with the use of High-resolution, relational, resonance-based, electroencephalic mirroring (HIRREM), as supplemental care, for symptoms of…
- Conditions
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Hot Flashes
- Trial name
- NCT02709369
- Testing
- HIRREM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, Hypercholesterolemia
Statins in Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia
Children with type1 diabetes (T1DM) have increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to chronic increase in the blood sugars and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01236365
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Hodgkin Lymphoma Receiving Doxorubicin
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, may help doctors detect early changes in the heart caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00577798
- Testing
- contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Brain Tumor
Pilot Study Effect of Sulfasalazine on Glutamate Levels by(Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)MRS in Patients With Glioma
The main purpose of this part of the study is to determine the Central Nervous System bioavailability of sulfasalazine.
- Trial name
- NCT01577966
- Testing
- Sulfasalazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham