Clinical trials: Environmental Conditions
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Visual Impairment
Environmental Localization Mapping and Guidance for Visual Prosthesis Users
This study is driven by the hypothesis that independent navigation by blind users of visual prosthetic devices can be greatly aided by use of an autonomous navigational aid that provides information about the environment and…
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa, Visual Impairment, Visual Prosthesis
- Trial name
- SLAM (NCT04359108)
- Testing
- Navigation system mode: Argus Vision, Navigation system mode: Depth Vision, Navigation system mode: Depth Vision with Haptic / Audio
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Obesity, Overweight
Children's Use of the Built Environment for Physical Activity
The study aims are to develop and test the feasibility of a pediatric physical activity intervention that incorporates personal information on use of the built environment, and test the intervention's preliminary efficacy at…
- Trial name
- CUBES (NCT01939405)
- Testing
- built environment use counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
An 8-week, Open-label, Uncontrolled Study of Tamsulosin 0.4mg in Men With Bothersome Urinary Symptoms
Multicenter trial conducted in Pharmacy retail centers
- Trial name
- NCT01726270
- Testing
- tamsulosin
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 689 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Depression
Programmed Environmental Illumination (PEI) of Hospital Rooms to Prevent/Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue
A sample of 60 patients scheduled for HSCT in the treatment of MM will be recruited in the weeks to months prior to their hospitalization.
- Conditions
- Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Depression, Circadian Rhythm Disorders
- Trial name
- PEI (NCT03198754)
- Testing
- PEI Experimental Light, Comparison Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Chronic Pancreatitis, Genetic Mutation
An Observational Study on the Natural Course of Chronic Pancreatitis
To explore the impact on genetic and environmental factors for clinical manifestation, and the progression of chronic pancreatitis, including development of pancreatic insufficiency and other complications.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pancreatitis, Genetic Mutation, Smoking, Tobacco, Drinking, Alcohol
- Trial name
- NCT04574297
- Testing
- smoking and alcohol assumption, genetic sequencing
- Volunteers
- 798 people
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Urinary Incontinence
Investigation of the Ability of the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator to Reduce the Number of Manual Checks Between Changes of Absorbing Incontinence Products
The purpose of this post market clinical investigation is to demonstrate the performance and safety of the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator.
- Trial name
- NCT04846270
- Testing
- TENA SmartCare Change Indicator
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Essity Hygiene and Health AB
Lung Diseases, Medication Compliance
Uncontrolled Lower Respiratory Symptoms in the WTC Survivor Program
The purpose of this study is to understand why patients in the World Trade Center program have continuing breathing problems. This study will improve investigators understanding of breathing problems among individuals with World…
- Trial name
- NCT02024204
- Testing
- Fluticasone propionate 230mcg for 3 Months, Current Treatment or no treatment, Salmeterol 21mcg for 3 Months
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Asthma
Effects of Reducing Indoor Air Pollution on the Adult Asthmatic Response
This study is about asthma and how the environment affects asthma. Scientists know that air pollution (such as cigarette smoke and other particles in the air) can make asthma symptoms worse.
- Trial name
- INHALE 2 (NCT02153359)
- Testing
- High Efficiency Particulate Air Cleaner
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypoxemia, Physiological Stress
"Facemask Use During High-intensity Interval Exercise in Temperate and Hot Environments"
To investigate surgical mask use and high-intensity interval exercise across different environmental conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT05143801
- Testing
- High-intensity interval exercise with surgical face mask in a temperate environment, High-intensity interval exercise with surgical face mask in a hot environment, High-intensity interval exercise without using a surgical face mask in a hot environment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities
Evaluation of Project TEAM (Teens Making Environmental and Activity Modifications)
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which Project TEAM (Teens making Environment and Activity Modifications) is an effective, socially valid, and feasible intervention that prepares youth with developmental…
- Conditions
- Transition-age Youth, Developmental Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Autism
- Trial name
- ProjectTEAM (NCT02714868)
- Testing
- Project TEAM, Matched Comparison
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University Charles River Campus
Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Dementia
Effects of Visual Cues and Education for People Who Live Within Long Term Care Communities to Assist in Wayfinding
The ability to find one's way in the world is known as wayfinding. Many older adults who live in senior communities, such as independent living and assisted living residences, find wayfinding very challenging.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Alzheimer Dementia, Age-Related Memory Disorders, Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT03537729
- Testing
- Salient Cues, Spaced Retrieval Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Grand Valley State University
Sleep Disorders
Effect of High Rebound Mattress Toppers on Sleep and Sleep-Related Symptoms
The purpose of the study is to evaluate effects of high rebound mattress toppers (i.e., airweave®) on sleep and sleep-related symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03055156
- Testing
- Low rebound mattress toppers, High rebound mattress toppers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 558 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Emergency Contraception
A Study of Use of Ella®, an Emergency Contraceptive, Under Simulated OTC Conditions
This study is designed to assess whether consumers select and use ella® (ulipristal acetate 30mg), an emergency contraceptive, in a manner consistent with the OTC package directions in an OTC-like setting.
- Trial name
- LIBRella (NCT03208985)
- Testing
- Use Phase (Ulipristal Acetate, 30 mg)
- Where
- 34 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HRA Pharma
Innate Inflammatory Response, Vaccination
PFAS Exposure and Immune Response to Vaccination in Adults
This clinical trial aims to investigate how exposure to Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), affects the immune response to the standard tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine.
- Conditions
- Innate Inflammatory Response, Vaccination, Diphtheria, Tetanus
- Trial name
- NCT06588530
- Testing
- TENIVAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Obesity
The Healthy Weigh Study
This study will evaluate the comparative effectiveness of behavioral economic financial incentives and environmental strategies, separately and together, in achieving initial weight loss and maintenance of weight loss, in obese…
- Trial name
- NCT02878343
- Testing
- Incentives, Environmental strategies
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Postoperative Pain
Postoperative Environment on Pain Following Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
This study is to determine if patients following prolapse repair including vaginal vault suspension have decreased pain measured via a visual analog scale (VAS) on postoperative day one and just prior to discharge when exposed to…
- Trial name
- NCT03379753
- Testing
- music and positive images
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma, Vitamin D Deficiency
Nutrition and Body Composition in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Many adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have been found to have low bone density by the end of treatment. This can lead to long-term suffering in survivors due to poor bone health.
- Trial name
- NCT01317940
- Testing
- Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Obesity
Addressing Obesity in Early Care and Education Settings
Childhood obesity is a national epidemic that disproportionately burdens low income and ethnic minority populations. By preschool, nearly one-third of low income children are already overweight or obese, setting the stage for…
- Trial name
- NCT04140032
- Testing
- Multi-level preschool obesity control intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Overweight
Promoting Water Consumption for Prevention of Overweight in School Children in a Controlled Intervention Trial
A major goal in public health is to find effective, feasible and simple programs for overweight prevention among children. This controlled intervention study evaluates a simple environmental and behavioral modification for its…
- Trial name
- trinkfit (NCT00554294)
- Testing
- environmental and behavioral change
- Volunteers
- 2,950 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Child Nutrition, Dortmund
Burn, Child
Virtual Reality Distraction for Procedural Pain Management and Anxiety in Children With Burn Injuries : A Pilot Study
Procedural pain is the most intense and often undertreated pain associated with burn injuries. The use of analgesics does not always provide optimal relief and is accompanied by several side effects.
- Conditions
- Burn, Child, Pain, Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT02794103
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Distraction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital