Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Immune Function
Immune System, Stress
Impact of Peanut Consumption on Stress, Immune Function, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Health in High-Stress Individuals
The purpose of this research is to determine whether peanut consumption improves indicators of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in human subjects following the consumption of study foods.
- Conditions
- Immune System, Stress, Chronic Stress, Cardiovascular Health
- Trial name
- NCT07735221
- Testing
- Peanuts, roasted, salted with skins, Isocaloric food
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Gulf War Illness, Persian Gulf War Syndrome
Study of Gulf War Illness (GWI) by Comparing GWI and Healthy Veterans
Determine if: genetic differences of CNDP1 gene the previously defined GWI/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (GWI/CFS) cerebrospinal fluid proteome contents psychometric other variables can differentiate between veterans of the 1990-1991…
- Trial name
- NCT00810225
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Metal Allergy
Environmental Exposure to Heavy Metals, Nanoparticles, and Emergent Contaminants and Risk of Allergic Diseases
The goal of this clinical trial is to collect environmental, bio-humoral, and clinical data derived from patients with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and systemic metal allergic syndromes related to the exposure to heavy…
- Conditions
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Metal Allergy, Food Allergy, Nickel Sensitivity
- Trial name
- MATRIOSKA (NCT06529913)
- Testing
- Collection of environmental, biological, and clinical data
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome
A Non-Interventional Pilot Study to Explore the Role of Gut Flora in Disease
This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by patients and their medical records.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04031469
- Testing
- There is no intervention in this study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ProgenaBiome
Days Absent From Daycare, Respiratory Tract Infections
Effect of Probiotics in Reducing Infections and Allergies in Young Children Starting Daycare
The aim of the intervention is to examine the effect of a combination of the two bacterial strains BB-12 and LGG, provided for 6 month, on the prevalence of infections and allergic manifestations in small children, and how a…
- Conditions
- Days Absent From Daycare, Respiratory Tract Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Allergy
- Trial name
- ProbiComp (NCT02180581)
- Testing
- Probiotic (2 * 10^9 cfu/day)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Asthma, COPD
Hyperpolarized 129Xe MR Imaging of Lung Function in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects With Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the usefulness of hyperpolarized (HP) 129Xe gas MRI for regional assessment of pulmonary function.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT04624490
- Testing
- Hyperpolarized Xe129
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mario Castro, MD, MPH
Asthma, COPD
The Natural History of Small Airways Physiology in Diseased and Healthy States
Spirometry is a useful clinical tool for the assessment and monitoring of lung disease, however, it does not provide information on peripheral airways resistance.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00677560
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
An Evaluation of Cultured Milk Drink on Immune Status of Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Constipation Predominant
Our previous work on the use of probiotics improved the clinical symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation-predominant.
- Trial name
- NCT04647045
- Testing
- Cultured milk drink
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis
Breath Analysis and Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Respiratory Diseases
Assessment of cardiovascular disorders using echocardiography and arterial stiffness; comparative noninvasive assessment of volatile organic compound (eVOC) exhale breath patterns in patients with different chronic respiratory…
- Conditions
- Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Trial name
- NCT05727852
- Testing
- Breath test using the Compact PTR-TOF-MS, Portable cardiac monitor "CardioQvark", Assessment of arterial stiffness using the VaSera VS-1500N
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Children
Immunological Change and the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) in Children With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Currently, the pathophysiology of Irritable bowel syndrome( IBS) remains unclear . The purpose of this study is want to investigate the immunological changes in the children with IBS.
- Trial name
- NCT01131442
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable
Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating
This study will be focused on assessing the molecular, physiological, and emotional correlates of an intensive meditation experience in the context of a retreat setting in a large 2000 plus-person cohort comprised of healthy and…
- Conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Angina, Stable, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- QUANTUM (NCT06583395)
- Testing
- Advanced multi-component meditation practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tobias Moeller-Bertram
Healthy, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Efficacy of a Whole Cell Algae Fermentate on Gut Health and Overall Immune Function in Healthy Adults With Mild Gastrointestinal Issues
The objective of the current study is to evaluate the effect of whole cell fermentate on gut health, including GI system function, such as supporting consistency and regularity of bowel habits, as well as changes in microbiota.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction, Cold Symptom, Flu Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT04735809
- Testing
- Whole Cell Algae Fermentate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kemin Foods LC
COPD, Asthma
Imaging Lung Function Using Oxygen Enhanced MRI
The goal of this study is to perform a pilot study to evaluate the utilization of oxygen as an inhaled contrast agent to image the airway spaces in normal and diseased human lungs to allow an effect size estimate to power future…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema
- Trial name
- NCT01731015
- Testing
- Medical Grade Oxygen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hal C Charles
GVHD, Bone Marrow Transplant Failure
α1-antitrypsin (AAT) Levels and Functions in Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation and Throughout Progression Into GVHD
Create a personalized time and context curve of patient circulating α1-antitrypsin (AAT) levels and functions before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and throughout progression into GVHD. PRIMARY ENDPOINT 1.
- Conditions
- GVHD, Bone Marrow Transplant Failure, Alpha 1-Antitrypsin
- Trial name
- AATGVHD-MARK (NCT03188601)
- Where
- 4 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Cold, Cold Symptom
Ability of Beta-glucan Supplementation to Augment Immune Function
This proposed study is designed to assess the efficacy of a capsule containing beta-glucan taken orally daily as compared to a placebo capsule on the URTI symptoms, and the immune response change in marathon runners
- Conditions
- Cold, Cold Symptom, Flu, Flu Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT03769012
- Testing
- Beta-Glucan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kemin Foods LC
Healthy, Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
MRI for Non-Invasive Imaging in Neonates and Children
The purpose of this study is to develop rapid MRI techniques for imaging the lung with hyperpolarized helium-3 gas as an inhaled contrast agent.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Asthma, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Trial name
- NCT02163681
- Testing
- Hyperpolarized Helium-3 MRI of the chest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Colic, Infantile, Milk Allergy, Cow's
Validation Of A Parent Administered Symptom Score For Unsettled Infants (Every Baby is UnIQue)
It's common for infants to be unsettled, especially in the first few months of life. While this is often normal, persistent symptoms can be stressful for families.
- Conditions
- Colic, Infantile, Milk Allergy, Cow's, Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Trial name
- NCT07121062
- Testing
- Online parent administered questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Days Absent From Day Care, Respiratory Tract Infections
Effect of Probiotics in Reducing Infections and Allergies in Young Children During the Complementary Feeding Period
The aim of the intervention is to examine the effect of the bacterial strain BB-12, provided for 6 mo, on the prevalence of infections and allergic manifestations in small children, and how BB-12 affects the immune system, the…
- Conditions
- Days Absent From Day Care, Respiratory Tract Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Allergy
- Trial name
- ProbiComp (NCT02032056)
- Testing
- Probiotic (10^9 CFU/day), Probiotic (10^8 CFU/day)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Acne Vulgaris, Allergic Rhinitis
MedlinePlus Health Prescriptions: Developing a Pragmatic Approach for Clinic Use
The specific aim of this proposed pilot study is to compare two standardized processes (paper and electronic) to deliver a customized MedlinePlus health information prescription.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris, Allergic Rhinitis, Anxiety, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT01050465
- Testing
- health information prescription
- Volunteers
- 907 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Healthy, Gastrointestinal Diseases
Prebiotic Effects on Gut Microbiota, Gut Comfort and Immune Function
Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant class of nutrients in human milk. Studies investigating the effects of dietary HMOs in infants have shown various health and developmental benefits such as the…
- Trial name
- NCT06094153
- Testing
- HMO 1, HMO 2
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.