Clinical trials: Focus Groups
Community Members
Evaluation of Tak Community Advisory Board
A popular form of community engagement is for the researchers to interact with a Community Advisory Board. The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit has been working on the Thai-Burmese border for many years and has been informally…
- Trial name
- NCT01719965
- Testing
- Interviews and Focus Group Discussions
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Pediatric Cancers
Palliative Care and Symptom Management for the Pediatric Oncology Patient
The goal of this study is to learn about the communication, decision-making, symptom management, emotional adjustment, and spiritual needs of parents and pediatric patients treated at the Children's Cancer Hospital at M. D.
- Trial name
- NCT00675467
- Testing
- Focus Group - Parent/Caregiver, Focus Group - Pediatric Patient
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome
Turmeric as Treatment in Epilepsy
This is a single center open-label pilot clinical trial of patients 1-70 years of age with greater than 6 seizures per month diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, or focal seizures.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT03254680
- Testing
- Turmeric
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Depression, Anxiety, Visual Impairment
Developing Evidence-Based Cognitive Approaches to Improve Adjustment to Vision Loss
The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test a therapeutic strategy combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness practices tailored for individuals adjusting to vision loss.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Visual Impairment, Adjustment, Adjustment Disorder With Anxious Mood
- Trial name
- NCT07073521
- Testing
- Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Mindfulness Group Intervention for Adjustment to Vision Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- The Chicago Lighthouse
Malnutrition
Epidemiology and Management of Malnutrition of Patients Hospitalized at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital: a One-day Survey Combined With Focus Groups (Mixed Methods)
According to the literature, malnutrition affects between 30% and 50% of hospitalized patients. The most recent survey on the prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals in France dates back to 2003, and at the Pitié Salpêtrière…
- Trial name
- EPIDENUT_PSL (NCT06317402)
- Testing
- malnutrition questionary
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 385 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Neuroblastoma
Surgery in Treating Children With Neuroblastoma
RATIONALE: Surgery alone may be effective in treating children with neuroblastoma. PURPOSE: Phase III trial to study the effectiveness of surgery alone in treating children who have neuroblastoma.
- Trial name
- NCT00003119
- Testing
- filgrastim, sargramostim, carboplatin
- Where
- 235 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 968 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Oncology Group
Focal Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy
Determining the Extent of Diffusion Tensor Abnormalities in Focal Cortical Dysplasia
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a common finding in epilepsy surgery in pediatric patients. Children with intractable epilepsy would have extensive tests to identify the cause of epilepsy; this includes MR brain, video EEG and…
- Trial name
- FCP (NCT00687024)
- Testing
- Magnetoencephalography, MR imaging, Diffusion Tensor Imaging
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Bloodletting Puncture in the Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke
The bloodletting puncture is an external treatment for acute ischemic stroke by releasing an appropriate amount of blood with a three-edged needle at specific points on the patient's body.
- Trial name
- NCT05266326
- Testing
- Western medicine conventional treatment +Bloodletting puncture, Western medicine conventional treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
Prostate Cancer
Improving Engagement From Underserved Communities With Prostate Cancer Genetics Services
Earlier work explored barriers and facilitators to accessing prostate cancer screening, particularly in underserved communities, and provided valuable insights to build upon.
- Trial name
- INCLUDE PC (NCT07407686)
- Testing
- Surveys, Semi-structured interviews and focus groups
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Poverty, Low-Income Population
Discount Generic Prescription Study
The goal of this study is to learn about the factors that influence people to take part in discount generic prescription programs.
- Trial name
- NCT00971022
- Testing
- Survey, Focus Group
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 574 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Epilepsy, Partial, Motor, Epilepsy, Complex Partial
An Open-Label Extension Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Carisbamate as Add-On Therapy in Patients With Partial Onset Seizures
The purpose of this study is to obtain long-term safety and tolerability information on carisbamate as add-on therapy for the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy.
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Partial, Motor, Epilepsy, Complex Partial, Epilepsy, Simple Partial, Focal Motor Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT00744731
- Testing
- carisbamate
- Volunteers
- 403 people
- Sponsor
- SK Life Science, Inc.
Renal Tumor
Percutaneous Cryoablation Versus Partial Nephrectomy for T1b Renal Tumor
The aim of our study is to assess the long-term oncological and functional outcomes of cryoablation for T1b renal tumors, as well as such important parameters as the patient's quality of life after treatment, and to compare the…
- Trial name
- NCT04506671
- Testing
- Renal biopsy, Cryoablation, Partial nephrectomy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Cancer
Motivational Interviewing for Physical Activity
The goal of this behavioral research study is to learn why some African American (AA) women choose not to exercise often and to learn if teaching African American women how to support the exercise habits of a partner will…
- Trial name
- NCT01008787
- Testing
- Training, Questionnaire, Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Group Therapy for Major Depression: Comparing Expectation-Focused and Reward-Focused Psychotherapy Approaches
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric conditions and often remains difficult to treat effectively.
- Trial name
- PERSPECT (NCT07388004)
- Testing
- Expectation-Focused Psychotherapeutic Intervention, Reward Enhancement and Activation Therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Localized Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Neoadjuvant Triple Therapy for (Borderline) Resectable Pancreatic Cancer (PREOPANC-5)
Since patients with (borderline) resectable pancreatic cancer have a limited life expectancy, it is important to improve treatment strategies.
- Conditions
- Localized Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- PREOPANC-5 (NCT06384560)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Folfirinox, SABR
- Where
- 4 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Pain Management, Life Quality
The Effect of Solution-focused Group Therapy for Pain Management in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Objective: to verify the effect of solution-focused group therapy (SFBT) on pain management as well as physiological, psychological and social adaptation in patients with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Life Quality, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03991689
- Testing
- solution-focused group therapy
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Cancer Prevention
Using Social Networks to Promote Physical Activity in African American and Hispanic Women
The goal of this research study is to learn if enrolling in a program with a partner that involves monitoring each other's physical activity and providing support to one another can help both participants be more physically…
- Trial name
- NCT03199196
- Testing
- Activity Tracker, Smartphone Application, Questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Depression, Anxiety
Virtual Focused ACT Groups in Primary Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a transdiagnostic intervention whose aim is to reduce experiential avoidance and promote psychological flexibility, which involves engaging in values-based behaviour while accepting…
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Quality of Life, Acceptance Processes
- Trial name
- NCT05071768
- Testing
- Focused ACT
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Epilepsies, Partial
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Seletracetam in Adult Patients With Refractory Partial Onset Seizures
This study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of seletracetam when it is used in addition to other anti-epileptic medications by patients with partial onset seizures. It will also help to determine the best dose to use.
- Trial name
- NCT00422110
- Testing
- Seletracetam
- Sponsor
- UCB Pharma
Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
A Pilot Study To Evaluate The Effects of Everolimus on Brain mTOR Activity and Cortical Hyperexcitability in TSC and FCD
The purpose of this study is to measure if the drug called Everolimus effects mTOR signaling (an electrical activity signal in the brain) in patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) with…
- Conditions
- Epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Focal Cortical Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT02451696
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health