Clinical trials: Genes
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction
Genes, Fibrinolysis and Endothelial Dysfunction- Dialysis Aim 3
The purpose of the study is to see how two classes of blood pressure medications,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), differ in their long term effects on certain…
- Trial name
- NCT00878969
- Testing
- valsartan (ARB), ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Gene Expression
Gene Expression Study Between Two Dermal Injectables Hydroxylapatite Semi-permanent Filler
To compare gene expression stimulated by a semi-permanent filler and a biostimulator via punch biopsy
- Trial name
- Sculptra (NCT05620043)
- Testing
- Sculptra, Radiesse Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Galderma R&D
Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma
Development of Human Nasal Challenge Models With Microbial Constituents and Grass Pollen
The investigators propose the development of a range of nasal spray challenge models to study the way the nose can respond to different types of nasal challenge that elicit different forms of inflammation.
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Latent Tuberculosis
- Trial name
- NCT02090374
- Testing
- Poly ICLC, Poly I:C, R848
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Cardiovascular Disease
Expression of Longevity Genes in Response to Extended Fasting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of fasting on physical changes associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- FEELGOOD (NCT01059760)
- Testing
- Fasting First, Fed First
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders
The Effects of Atomoxetine on Cognition and Brain Function Based on Catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT) Genotype
This study will evaluate whether Atomoxetine improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Atomoxetine is a drug that has been Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved for Attention Deficit…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Memory Disorders, Cognition Disorders
- Trial name
- Atomoxetine (NCT00548327)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine, Functional magnetic resonance imaging, Neuropsychological Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Migraine
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study of Brain Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Receptor Occupancy After Telcagepant Administration (MK-0974-067)
The purpose of this study is to determine the receptor occupancy (RO) associated with telcagepant (MK-0974) administration based on displacement of [11C]MK-4232 from the CGRP receptors in the brain using PET.
- Trial name
- NCT01315847
- Testing
- telcagepant, [11C]MK-4232
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Short Stature
IGF-1 Treatment for Individuals With Short Stature Due to PAPP-A2 Deficiency
With this study we want to investigate the pharmacokinetic (PK) effect of a single injection of rhIGF-1 in patients with PAPP-A2 mutations compared to heterozygous carriers and healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT02636270
- Testing
- Increlex
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Hepatitis B
Pilot Study: Gene Expression Profiling of Immune Response to HBV Vaccination in Healthy Volunteers
Vaccines have been responsible for preventing millions of deaths and extending the average human lifespan. Effective vaccines stimulate the cells of the immune system to activate genes and associated functions that bring about…
- Trial name
- NCT02055365
- Testing
- Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Immune System Diseases
Zoster Vaccine Response in the Frail Elderly
This study is being done to evaluate the zoster vaccine response in the nursing home elderly (80 years or older). As the immune system ages, the response to vaccines is not always as strong as in younger people.
- Trial name
- NCT01328548
- Testing
- Zostavax
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Cystic Fibrosis, Healthy
Utilizing Exhaled Breathe Condensate Collection to Study Ion Regulation in Cystic Fibrosis
Our aims were to determine if exhaled breath condensate (EBC) could detect differences in ion regulation between cystic fibrosis (CF) and healthy and measure the effect of the albuterol on EBC ions in these populations.
- Trial name
- NCT01880723
- Testing
- Albuterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Intrauterine Environment in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Probands
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is among the most common endocrine disorders in premenopausal women, affecting 7-10% of this population.
- Trial name
- NCT00364949
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Gene-environment Interactions and Brain Functional Connectivity in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The aims of the current study are to examine gene-environment interactions associated with norepinephrine (NE) system genes (ADRA2A, SLC6A2) in ADHD, and to evaluate whether genetic changes in norepinephrine pathway are…
- Trial name
- NCT01912352
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Hypogonadism
CYP19A1 (Cytochrome P450 Family 19 Subfamily A Member 1) Gene and Pharmacogenetics of Response to Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone (T) replacement prevents bone loss and relieves symptoms associated with androgen deficiency in male patients with hypogonadism, but at the expense of an increase in prostate-related adverse events and in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01378299
- Testing
- Testosterone Cypionate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dysgeusia
Gustin Gene Polymorphism and 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) Taste
The investigators evaluate the possible association of PROP taste with gustin gene polymorphism rs2274333 (A/G), salivary zinc ion concentration and BMI.
- Trial name
- gustinprop (NCT01097915)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cagliari
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Innate Immunity and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection in Children
In this project we will study the capacity for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in TLR4 gene to induce varying levels of inflammatory chemokine and cytokine production.
- Trial name
- IIRI (NCT00593918)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hypertension, Genetics Hypertension
Mineralocorticoid Receptor (MR) Antagonist (Eplerenone) vs Amlodipine and STRIATIN
Salt sensitivity of blood pressure is a substantial risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Inappropriate increases in renal sodium reabsorption lead to volume expansion, hypertension and salt sensitive blood…
- Trial name
- NCT03683069
- Testing
- Eplerenone vs Amlodipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hyperlipidemia, Healthy
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Human Gene Expression
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of short- and long-term intervention with EPA and DHA-rich fish oil on gene expression profiles in healthy and hyperlipidemic males.
- Trial name
- NCT01089231
- Testing
- Fish oil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Lung Carcinoma, Tobacco Use Disorder
Intermittent or Continuous Acetylsalicylic Acid and Gene Expression in the Nasal Tissue of Current Smokers
This randomized phase II trial studies the safety and effects of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) taken continuously or intermittently on gene expression in the nasal tissue of current smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT02123849
- Testing
- Aspirin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effect of Inhaled Steroids on Gene Expression in the Lungs - 2
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of inhaled beclomethasone (an inhaled corticosteroid) on the pattern of the lung airway epithelium and alveolar macrophages gene expression of healthy smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT00826748
- Testing
- Beclomethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University