Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Complications
Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer
Phase II Trial of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Boost Following Surgical Resection for Brain Metastases
For patients who have one or two metastases in the brain, the tumor(s) can often be removed with surgery to relieve symptoms from the tumor(s) and to improve survival.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00587964
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Liver and Fat Regulation in Overweight Adolescent Girls
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hepatic steatosis compared to weight similar women with regular menses. It is unclear if this is related to high testosterone or insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02157974)
- Testing
- Byetta 5Mcg Pen Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer
Measuring and Improving the Safety of Test Result Follow-Up
Improving communication is foundational to improving patient safety. Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve communication, but also introduce unique vulnerabilities.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Bladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04166240
- Testing
- SAFER TRACKS Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Ovarian Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
A Clinical Study of TJ004309 With Atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®) in Patients With Ovarian Cancer and Selected Solid Tumors
This is a multicenter, open label, Phase 2 study of TJ004309 in combination with atezolizumab in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05001347
- Testing
- TJ004309
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- I-Mab Biopharma US Limited
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir in Adults With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1 - 6 Infection and Renal Impairment
This was a Phase 3b, open-label, non-randomized, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) in participants with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT) 1 - 6 infection…
- Trial name
- EXPEDITION-5 (NCT03069365)
- Testing
- Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms
NITI CAR27 (ColonRing) Compression Anastomosis in Colorectal Surgery
After resection of diseased segments of the large intestine, the continuity of the intestine has to be restored. This can be done by suturing or with so called stapling devices.
- Conditions
- Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms, Diverticulitis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT01056913
- Testing
- Compression Anastomosis Device, follow-up colonoscopy
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- St John of God Hospital, Vienna
End Stage Renal Disease, Hepatitis C
Kidney Transplants in Hepatitis C Negative Recipients With Hepatitis C Viremic Donors
In this study, individuals without hepatitis C infection who are on the kidney transplant waitlist will receive a kidney from a deceased donor with hepatitis C infection and will be treated for hepatitis C at the same time.
- Trial name
- NCT04575896
- Testing
- Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Gynecologic Diseases
AirSeal®Insufflation Trocar/CO2 Absorption Study
The purpose of this study is to compare carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption during gynecologic laparoscopy using the AirSeal® valveless trocar system versus standard insufflation trocars at intra-abdominal pressures of 10 and 15…
- Trial name
- NCT02654808
- Testing
- AirSeal trocar, Standard trocar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer
Health Education Counseling With or Without Bupropion in Helping African Americans Stop Smoking
RATIONALE: A stop-smoking plan that includes health education counseling and bupropion may help African-American smokers stop smoking.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00666978
- Testing
- smoking cessation intervention, bupropion hydrochloride, gene expression analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 540 people
- Sponsor
- Lisa Sanderson Cox, PhD
End Stage Renal Disease, Hepatitis C
Renal Transplants in Hepatitis C Negative Recipients With Nucleic Acid Positive Donors
In this study, individuals without hepatitis C infection who are on the kidney transplant waitlist will receive a kidney from a deceased donor with hepatitis C infection and will be treated for hepatitis C at the same time.
- Trial name
- NCT03627299
- Testing
- 300mg glecaprevir/pibrentasivir 120mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Study To Confirm Efficacy and Safety of Terlipressin in Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) Type 1
This study is to treat adult patients with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) Type 1. Out of every three participants, two will receive terlipressin and one will receive placebo. Assignments will be made randomly.
- Trial name
- NCT02770716
- Testing
- Terlipressin
- Where
- 64 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Mallinckrodt
Pancreatic Cancer
Use of Epidurals Intraoperatively for Patients Undergoing Pancreas Resection
The purpose of this study is to see if there is a difference in complications in patients who have an epidural started earlier (during their surgery) and used as part of the anesthetic in addition to using it for post operative…
- Trial name
- NCT03434678
- Testing
- Propofol+ Rocuronium+ Fentanyl 2 mcg/kg+ Inhalational Agent, Bupivacaine 0.125% + Fentanyl 5 mcg/ml, Propofol+ Rocuronium+ Fentanyl + Inhalational, Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Liver Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension
Probiotics for Liver Cirrhosis With Portal Hypertension
Recent studies indicate that probiotics can stimulate intestinal immunity and tighten the junctions of epithelial cells. By these ways, probiotics can reduce bacterial translocation; hence, they can ameliorate systemic…
- Trial name
- NCT01598064
- Testing
- GK#10
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Po-Lin Chen, MD
Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness - Pilot Study
This two-year pilot study will test whether a one-page "Jumpstart Form" will affect goals-of-care discussions in the hospital. This form will be provided to clinicians and will include patient-specific information about…
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lung Disease Chronic, Congestive Heart Failure
- Trial name
- PICSI-P (NCT03746392)
- Testing
- Jumpstart Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Deglutition Disorders, Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants
Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on The Pharyngeal Swallow in Neonates
Oral feeding of neonates while on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is a common practice in many neonatal intensive care units (NICU) all over the country.
- Conditions
- Deglutition Disorders, Respiratory Distress Syndrome In Premature Infants, Respiratory Aspiration, Newborn, Premature
- Trial name
- NCT02661256
- Testing
- NCPAP, Varibar® Thin Liquid Barium Sulfate for Suspension
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Short Bowel Syndrome
MENDD Tolerance Assessment Study
This study will utilize approved devices in an off-label manner to create forces required to induce intestinal lengthening. Radial and longitudinal forces are both required, and two devices will be used to create forces in order…
- Trial name
- NCT06185088
- Testing
- Coda® Balloon Catheters, Double Balloon Endoscope (DBE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Neoplasms Malignant
A Study of Dalotuzumab + MK-2206, Dalotuzumab + MK-0752, and Dalotuzumab + Ridaforolimus Combination Therapies in Participants With Advanced Cancer (MK-0646-027)
This is an open-label, two-part study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of combination treatment with dalotuzumab + MK-2206, dalotuzumab + MK-0752, or dalotuzumab + ridaforolimus (MK-8669).
- Trial name
- NCT01243762
- Testing
- dalotuzumab, MK-0752, ridaforolimus
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Mucositis, Oral Complications
Acetylcysteine Rinse in Reducing Saliva Thickness and Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies whether acetylcysteine oral rinse will lessen saliva thickness and painful mouth sores in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Mucositis, Oral Complications, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
- Trial name
- NCT02123511
- Testing
- acetylcysteine, quality-of-life assessment, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic