Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Failure
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency, Wolman Disease
Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Sebelipase Alfa in Children With Growth Failure Due to Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
This was an open-label, repeat-dose, intra-participant dose-escalation study of SBC-102 (sebelipase alfa) in children with growth failure due to lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) Deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT01371825
- Testing
- Sebelipase alfa (SBC-102)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Egypt and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
VE303 for Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
This research is studying the use of a new drug to learn about its safety and efficacy as a treatment for hepatic encephalopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04899115
- Testing
- VE303, oral vancomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Patricia Bloom
Carcinoma
Global Study Looking at the Combination of RAD001 Plus Best Supportive Care (BSC) and Placebo Plus BSC to Treat Patients With Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
The purpose of this study is to compare treatment with RAD001 plus best supportive care (BSC) to placebo plus BSC in patients with advanced HCC whose disease progressed while on or after sorafenib treatment or who are intolerant…
- Trial name
- EVOLVE-1 (NCT01035229)
- Testing
- Everolimus, Best Supportive Care (BSC)
- Where
- 131 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 546 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Fecal Incontinence
Clinical Study to Investigate the Effectiveness of the TOPAS System to Treat Fecal Incontinence
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that the TOPAS System effectively treats fecal incontinence in women as measured by a 50% reduction in the number of FI episodes in a 14 day bowel diary at 12 months.
- Trial name
- TRANSFORM (NCT01090739)
- Testing
- TOPAS Treatment for Fecal Incontinence
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- ASTORA Women's Health
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) 300mg 3 Years RD Therapy Chinese Chronic Hepatitis B (CHN) CHB Multiple Nucleos(t)Ide Analogues (NAs) Failure Points Pts PH4 PMS Study
This is a phase IV, single-arm, open-label, multi-centre study to assess the efficacy of TDF in Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) subjects following failure of multiple Nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs).
- Trial name
- NCT02195518
- Testing
- Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
- Where
- 12 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Telomere Disease
Low-Dose Danazol for the Treatment of Telomere Related Diseases
Background: DNA is a structure in the body. It contains data about how the body develops and works. Telomeres are found on the end of chromosomes in DNA.
- Trial name
- NCT03312400
- Testing
- Danazol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
TAK-242 in Patients With Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
A phase 2a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of TAK-242 in subjects with acute decompensation of…
- Trial name
- NCT04620148
- Testing
- TAK-242
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Akaza Bioscience Ltd
Liver Failure
Study to Evaluate if the Drug Vasopressin Protects the Kidneys for Patients Undergoing Liver Transplant
The purpose of this study is evaluate the medication vasopressin for its ability to preserve kidney function in patients undergoing liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00886262
- Testing
- Vasopressin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hepatitis C
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Boceprevir Added to Standard of Care Therapy in Previously Treated Participants With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 and Cirrhosis (MK-3034-105)
This study is being done to find out if the addition of boceprevir to standard of care (SOC) treatment with peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIFN-2b) + ribavirin (RBV) is effective for participants with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) genotype…
- Trial name
- NCT01756079
- Testing
- boceprevir, PegIFN-2b, RBV
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Acute Liver Failure, Fulminant Hepatic Failure
Safety and Efficacy of the ELAD System (ELAD) to Treat Acute Liver Failure (ALF)
This phase 2 study is developed to evaluate the effect of ELAD on overall survival (OS) in subjects with acute liver failure (ALF) compared to matched historical controls.
- Conditions
- Acute Liver Failure, Fulminant Hepatic Failure, Primary Graft Non-Function, Surgically-Induced Liver Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01875874
- Testing
- ELAD
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Vital Therapies, Inc.
Advanced Solid Tumors or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
A Phase 1/2 Trial of SRA737 in Subjects With Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this clinical study is to establish the safety profile, determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommend a Phase 2 dose and schedule of SRA737; and to evaluate the efficacy of SRA737 in…
- Trial name
- NCT02797964
- Testing
- SRA737
- Where
- 15 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Sierra Oncology LLC - a GSK company
End Stage Liver Disease, Hepatitis C
Study of Liver Transplant For End-Stage Liver Disease Caused By Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
The purpose of this study is to compare three treatment regimens in patients who have received a liver transplant for end-stage liver disease caused by Chronic Hepatitis C infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00163657
- Testing
- Daclizumub, Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 312 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab Plus Irinotecan in Colorectal Cancer Patients Who Progressed After Failure With Cetuximab Plus Irinotecan
This study is being performed to test if the use of high dose of cetuximab in combination with irinotecan overcomes the resistance seen with standard dose of cetuximab plus irinotecan in patients with wild type KRS tumors that…
- Trial name
- NCT01004159
- Testing
- cetuximab with irinotecan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Rifaximin in Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether alteration of gut flora with rifaximin can lead to improvement in driving performance, psychometric test performance, and quality of life in patients with minimal hepatic…
- Trial name
- NCT00533910
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Colorectal Neoplasms, Liver Neoplasms
A Study of Yttrium-90 Radioactive Resin Microspheres to Treat Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Metastatic to the Liver
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of radioactive microsphere infusion as a treatment for liver metastases from colon or rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01098422
- Testing
- Yttrium-90 Radioactive Resin Microspheres
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tony Reid, M.D., Ph.D.
Islet Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Safety/Efficacy of Everolimus in Adults With Advanced Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer Not Responsive to Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of everolimus in the treatment of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET) not responsive to cytotoxic chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Islet Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00363051
- Testing
- Everolimus 10 mg, Octreotide Depot
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Short Bowel Syndrome
rHGH and Intestinal Permeability in Intestinal Failure
Patients who are being asked to participate in this study have a short small bowel and will be prescribed to take the medication: Zorbtive® ("Zorbtive/Somatropin/(rHGH)").
- Trial name
- rHGH (NCT01380366)
- Testing
- Somatropin, Seven Day Food Diary, Blood Tests (standard of care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Ascites
Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of VS-01 in Adult Patients With Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure and Ascites (UNVEIL-IT)®
A Phase 2, multi-center, randomized, controlled, open-label study to evaluate the effects of the intraperitoneal, liposomal formulation VS-01 in patients with an acute episode of hepatic and/or extrahepatic organ dysfunctions and…
- Trial name
- NCT05900050
- Testing
- VS-01 on top of SOC, SOC (Control Group)
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Genfit
Chronic Kidney Disease
Comparing Safety and Immunogenicity of HEPLISAV-B® to Engerix-B® in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the safety and immunogenicity of a new investigational hepatitis B virus vaccine, HEPLISAV-B, in patients 18 to 75 years of age who have progressive loss of kidney function.
- Trial name
- NCT00985426
- Testing
- HEPLISAV-B, Engerix-B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 521 people
- Sponsor
- Dynavax Technologies Corporation
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
FMT in Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Patients with end stage of liver disease or cirrhosis can develop confusion due to high ammonia and inflammation. This confusion is brought upon by changes in the bacteria in the bowels and may not respond to current standard of…
- Trial name
- NCT03796598
- Testing
- Fecal Microbial transplant Capsules, Fecal Microbial Transplant Enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development