Clinical trials: Feasibility Studies
Weight Loss
LLLT for Reducing Waste Circumference and Weight
The purpose of this research is to gather preliminary information on the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in helping people reduce their weight gain in the central body region.
- Trial name
- LLLT (NCT02877004)
- Testing
- 3 Low-Level Laser Therapy Treatments Weekly, 2 Low-Level Laser Therapy Treatments Weekly, 1 Low-Level Laser Therapy Treatment Weekly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
HIV Antibody Positivity
Feasibility of Positive Links for Youth Care Engagement Intervention
A small pilot study to assess feasibility and acceptability of the PL4Y intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05689515
- Testing
- Mobile health app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
IMPULSE: A Safety and Feasibility Study of the IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
IMPULSE is a prospective, single-arm, multi-center, safety and feasibility study evaluating the IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System (FARAPULSE, Inc.) for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT03700385
- Testing
- IOWA Approach Endocardial Ablation System
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Muscular Dystrophies, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Safety Study of Transvenous Limb Perfusion in Human Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophies are inherited disorders in which the skeletal and heart muscles become progressively weaker, sometimes leading to permanent disability.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophies, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00873782
- Testing
- Retrograde high pressure transvenous perfusion with normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Kidney Cancer
Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound for Detection and Characterization of Renal Mass Undergoing Open Partial Nephrectomy
The goal of this clinical research is to learn how effective an ultrasound contrast agent, called DEFINITY, is when used during ultrasound-guided surgery to remove part of one or both kidneys.
- Trial name
- NCT01894607
- Testing
- Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound, DEFINITY, Phone Call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain
Feasibility Study of ExAblate Thalamotomy for Treatment of Chronic Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain
The goal of this prospective, randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of ExAblate Neuro treatment of chronic trigeminal neuropathic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03309813
- Testing
- Transcranial ExAblate, Crossover Transcranial Exablate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- InSightec
Epilepsy
Steps for Epilepsy
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the feasibility of a 12-week, telehealth delivered, step-goal based physical activity intervention in people with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- StEpi (NCT05359003)
- Testing
- 12-week Physical Activity Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Markers of Inflammation and Lung Recovery in ECMO Patients for PPHN
Respiratory failure in newborns is common and has high rates of death. Where conventional intensive care strategies have failed, newborn children are referred to treatment with Extra- Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Trial name
- Mi-ECMO (NCT02940327)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Parkinson's Disease
Retrospective, Non-significant Risk, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Care Management Software Feasibility Study
To evaluate DBS device settings and match with the features of the DBS care management software.
- Trial name
- DBS (NCT01750242)
- Testing
- Medtronic DBS system
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- MedtronicNeuro
Colorectal Cancer
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening in Racially Diverse Zip Codes Using Navigation and Machine Learning (PCSNaP)
The overarching goal of the "PCSNaP" Research Study is to support the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) of the University of Pennsylvania in carrying out its mission to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening completion among…
- Trial name
- PCSNaP (NCT05383976)
- Testing
- Machine Learning Algorithm with Existing Penn Medicine CRC Patient Navigation Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 385 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
Long-Duration Stimulant Treatment Study of ADHD in Young Children
This study will evaluate if Ritalin LA™ is safe and effective for ADHD treatment in 4-to-5-year olds.
- Trial name
- B-MPH (NCT00257725)
- Testing
- B-MPH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Metabolic Syndrome
Nuts and Oil Pilot Study
Metabolic syndrome is considered to be a state of prediabetes and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Dietary interventions involving extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) supplementation and tree nut consumption can…
- Trial name
- NCT04361617
- Testing
- Daily consumption of tree nuts and extra virgin olive oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cervical Cancer, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With HIV-Associated Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT01590017
- Testing
- cisplatin, external beam radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- AIDS Malignancy Consortium
Stroke
Feasibility of Measuring Vertical Perception in Acute Stroke
The goal of this observational study is to establish if it is feasible to identify vertical perception deficits in people with acute stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT06301815
- Testing
- Scale for Contraversive Pushing, Catherine Bergego Scale, Bucket Test
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Winchester
Brain Injuries, Wounds and Injuries
Traumatic Injury Clinical Trial Evaluating Tranexamic Acid in Children: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in children in the United States. The long-term goal of this project is to evaluate the benefits and harms of tranexamic acid (TXA; a drug that stops bleeding) in severely…
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Wounds and Injuries, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- TIC-TOC (NCT02840097)
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Nishijima, MD, MAS
Localize Liver Metastases
Assess the Feasibility of Cone Beam CT to Localize Liver Metastases Immediately Prior to Radiotherapy
The purpose of this study is to test a new and possibly more accurate method of positioning patients with liver tumors in preparation for radiation treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00600613
- Testing
- cone beam imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Weight Loss, Body Weight
Self-Weighing Instruction Feasibility Study
Scant data have been reported on the effects of weight self-monitoring during weight control. The purpose of this pilot project was to consider the questions: Is it possible to assign participants to engage in daily weight…
- Trial name
- NCT01966926
- Testing
- weighing frequency instructions and tips
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Liver Failure, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) in Recipients of Brain Death Donor Livers - A Feasibility and Safety Study
This study will assess the feasibility of lower limb-ischemia induced Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC) in the perioperative period before, during, and after Orthotopic Liver Transplantation (OLT).
- Trial name
- NCT02635347
- Testing
- Remote Ischemic Conditioning (RIC), Pneumatic tourniquet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Healthy Patient on Good Condition
Study of the Feasibility of Magnetic Navigated Capsule Endoscope in the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Examination
External control of capsule endoscopy (CE) by means of an applied magnetic field is a possible way to maneuver the movement of CE in gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- Trial name
- NCT02886338
- Testing
- capsule endoscopy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Feasibility of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Web App in Primary Care Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility of a web app about colorectal cancer screening in patients with an upcoming primary care appointment.
- Trial name
- NCT06241768
- Testing
- mPATH-CRC Web app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 921 people
- Sponsor
- Digital Health Navigation Solutions, Inc