Clinical trials: End of Life Patients
Venous Thromboembolism
Characterizing Recurrent Thromboembolism, Major Bleeding and All-Cause Death in Patients With Cancer-Associated Thromboembolism Treated With Rivaroxaban
To estimate the real-world rates of recurrent Venous thromboembolism (VTE), major bleeding and all-cause mortality in patients with Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) treated with rivaroxaban
- Trial name
- NCT03214172
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Heart Diseases, Ventricular Arrhythmia
Prognostic Significance of T Wave Alternans
To evaluate whether T Wave Alternans can predict ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in a prospective epidemiologic natural history study.
- Conditions
- Heart Diseases, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Death, Sudden, Cardiac
- Trial name
- NCT00006501
- Testing
- ECG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 549 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Crohn's Diseases
Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With IBD
In this study the Research Hospital San Donato Policlinic ask the participation with the aim to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular complication (i.e. stroke, myocardial infarction) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Crohn's Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- DICOM-IBD (NCT07663201)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Melanoma
Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Two Different Dosing Schedules of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Compared to Ipilimumab in Participants With Advanced Melanoma (MK-3475-006/KEYNOTE-006)
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of 2 different dosing schedules of pembrolizumab (MK-3475), every 2 weeks (Q2W) and every 3 weeks (Q3W), and compare the 2 schedules to treatment with ipilimumab in…
- Trial name
- NCT01866319
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Ipilimumab
- Volunteers
- 834 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cancer
Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Palliative Care on Terminal Cancer Patients in Taiwan
The purpose of the study is to compare the quality of dying and death of terminal cancer patients from the perspectives of medical staff and main care giver (family). The hypothesis is that their view points will be different.
- Trial name
- NCT01103700
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hypotension, Postoperative Complications
Biomarkers, Blood Pressure, BIS: Risk Stratification/Management of Patients at Cardiac Risk in Major Noncardiac Surgery
Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) are a leading cause of serious complications and death following major noncardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Postoperative Complications, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- BBB (NCT02533128)
- Testing
- Liberal blood pressure management, Tight blood pressure management
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 458 people
- Sponsor
- Miodrag Filipovic, Prof. Dr. med.
Intervention Compliance, Usability
CSDM: A Trial to Improve Communication and Shared Decision Making Using a Web-Based Tool
The goal is to develop a pragmatic, scalable intervention to overcome problems with surrogate decision making in ICUs. The aim is to conduct a pilot study among surrogates and clinicians of 50 incapacitated patients at high risk…
- Conditions
- Intervention Compliance, Usability, Acceptability
- Trial name
- CSDM Pilot (NCT02955563)
- Testing
- CSDM Web-Based Tool Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Infection
Determination of Gentamicin Dosing in Neonatal Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine what dosage of gentamicin for use in one-time administration device (Uniject) is appropriate.
- Trial name
- NCT00198601
- Testing
- Gentamicin in Uniject Pre-filled syringe
- Where
- 3 sites in Bangladesh, India and 1 more
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Brugada Syndrome Type 1
Rhythmic Risk of Type 1 Brugada Syndrome and Pulmonary Infundibulum Mapping
Brugada syndrome has been described as the association of a right bundle block with ST segment elevation on the V1 to V3 electrocardiogram in patients with a structurally normal heart.
- Trial name
- SB-CARTO (NCT03572881)
- Testing
- Endocardial mapping
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Advanced Cancer, Advanced Malignancies
Study of REGN2810 (Anti-PD-1) in Patients With Advanced Malignancies
This is a phase 1, open-label, multicenter, ascending-dose escalation study of cemiplimab, alone and in combination with other anti-cancer therapies in patients with advanced malignancies.
- Trial name
- NCT02383212
- Testing
- Cemiplimab, Hypofractionated radiotherapy, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Palliative Care, Kidney Failure, Chronic
A Communication Tool to Assist Older Adults Facing Dialysis Choices
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of the "Best Case/Worse Case" (BC/WC) communication tool on receipt of palliative care and intensity of treatment at the end of life, quality of life, and quality of communication…
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Kidney Failure, Chronic, Decision Making, Decision Support Techniques
- Trial name
- NCT04466865
- Testing
- Best Case/Worst Case communication tool training
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 407 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Kidney Transplantation in Highly Sensitized Patients
Survival and Dialysis Independency in Highly Sensitized Patients After Desensitization With Imlifidase and Tx of Kidneys
The goal of this follow-up study is to learn about long-term patient survival and graft function in highly sensitized patients who have received desensitization treatment with imlifidase or standard of care (SoC) in order to…
- Trial name
- ConfIdeSLTFU (NCT05714514)
- Testing
- Imlifidase administered in the ConfIdeS study, Best available treatment administered in the ConfIdeS study
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Hansa Biopharma AB
End Stage Macular Degeneration
A Study of an Implantable Miniature Telescope in Patients With With End-Stage AMD
Evaluation of pre and post-implantation management of patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have been implanted with the implantable telescope (IMT) under CE Mark indicated use.
- Trial name
- NCT00555165
- Testing
- Telescope prosthesis
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- VisionCare, Inc.
Metastatic Cancer, Solid Tumors
Arginase Inhibitor INCB001158 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Therapy in Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors
This study is an open-label Phase 1/Phase 2 evaluation of INCB001158 as a single agent and in combination with immune checkpoint therapy in patients with advanced/metastatic solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Cancer, Solid Tumors, Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02903914
- Testing
- INCB001158, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Corporation
End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom
Integrated Patient Care Intradialysis Programme in Hemodialysis Through a Virtual Health Platform
There is wide evidence regarding the weak points of end-stage Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in hemodialysis, and they include three intervention aspects: exercise, nutrition and psychological support.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease, Hemodialysis-Induced Symptom, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- GoodRENal (NCT04823286)
- Testing
- Virtual reality health platform during hemodialysis
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium, Greece and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Sudden Cardiac Death
Skeletal Muscle Multi-omics Analysis and Risk Tailoring in Sudden Cardiac Death
This study is designed as a prospective, single-center, observational cohort study (the SMART-SCD Study, full name: Skeletal Muscle Multi-omics Analysis and Risk Tailoring in Sudden Cardiac Death), which enrolls high-risk…
- Trial name
- SMART-SCD (NCT07476456)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 421 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Ventricular Fibrillation
DIagnostics, Fatty Acids and Vitamin D in SCA
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major cause of mortality in industrialized countries and represents a major health issue. The survival rate after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is only 10-15%, regardless of first recorded…
- Trial name
- DIFAD-SCA (NCT02886273)
- Testing
- Group 1, Group 2, Group 3
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Helse Stavanger HF
Neoplasms, Heart Failure
Preparing Family Caregivers to Make Medical Decisions for Their Loved Ones
The overarching goal of the project is to improve the process and experience of surrogate decision-making by family caregivers. Since feeling unprepared to make surrogate decisions is a major contributor to caregiver stress, the…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Heart Failure, Kidney Diseases, Lung Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02429479
- Testing
- Making Your Wishes Known, Standard advance care planning
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 285 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Goals of Care, Patient Preference
Eliciting Informed Goals of Care in Elderly Patients
Patient-centered medical care considers a patient's values and goals for their health and well-being. Healthcare providers use this information to formulate a medical care plan that is aligned with these expectations.
- Conditions
- Goals of Care, Patient Preference, End of Life
- Trial name
- ASKMEGOC (NCT06002113)
- Testing
- GOCD Tool, Usual care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada
Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Low-Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid in Treating Patients With Stage I-III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies low-dose acetylsalicylic acid in treating patients with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Lung, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01707823
- Testing
- acetylsalicylic acid, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center