Clinical trials: Genetic Markers
Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Hypertension Resistant to Conventional Therapy
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone System Polymorphisms in Resistant Hypertension and Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) polymorphisms influence 24h arterial pressure fluctuation. Resistant systemic arterial hypertension (RSAH) has an increased risk of end organ damage and unfavourable prognosis, whereas…
- Conditions
- Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Hypertension Resistant to Conventional Therapy, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
- Trial name
- GENHART (NCT01173029)
- Testing
- Anti-hypertensive drug treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho
Pancreatic Disease
A Study of Synthetic Human Secretin (ChiRhoStim®) Administered Intravenously to Stimulate Exocrine Pancreas Fluid Secretion for Collection Via Endoscope and Laboratory Analysis of DNA Markers
The following are the study hypothesis: Secretin administration compared to placebo will result in a statistically significantly greater percentage of collected fluid samples being predominantly of exocrine pancreas origin when…
- Trial name
- CRC2006-05 (NCT01087801)
- Testing
- ChiRhoStim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- ChiRhoClin, Inc.
Alzheimer Disease
REVEAL III: Risk Evaluation and Education for Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to provide healthy adults with genetic testing and information about their chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- REVEAL (NCT00462917)
- Testing
- Pleiotropic info, in-person disclosure, AD-only info, in-person disclosure, Pleiotropic info, phone disclosure
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Neurofibroma, Plexiform, Neurofibromatosis Type I
R115777 to Treat Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Progressive Plexiform Neurofibromas
This study will examine whether the experimental drug R115777 (Tipifarnib) can shrink or slow the growth of plexiform neurofibromas in children and young adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and determine what side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT00021541
- Testing
- tipifarnib
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pilot and Feasibility Study for the Treatment of Pre-diabetes in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to provide the necessary data and experience to design a larger, full scale clinical trial to determine if a certain medicine (repaglinide), which increases the amount of insulin secreted by the…
- Trial name
- NCT00763412
- Testing
- repaglinide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Arbelaez, Ana Maria
Gout
Intensive Urate Lowering Therapy of Febuxostat Compared to Allopurinol on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Gout
There is a mounting and clear association between hyperuricaemia, gout and the presence of traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and CV event-equivalent conditions such as chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, and…
- Trial name
- FORWARD (NCT02500641)
- Testing
- Febuxostat 80/120mg/day, Allopurinol 100 up to 600mg/day, Colchicine
- Where
- 26 sites in Germany, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini International Operations Luxembourg SA
Cystic Fibrosis
Nasal Epithelial Cells/Blood Lymphocyte Markers for Cystic Fibrosis (CF)/CF Pulmonary Exacerbations
Study Hypothesis: We hypothesize that cellular markers from nasal epithelial cells and blood lymphocytes can serve as potential biomarkers reflect the underlying inflammatory state of the lung and will be helpful in determining…
- Trial name
- NCT00381628
- Testing
- epithelial cells and blood lymphocyte extraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Schizophrenia
Genetic Research in Schizophrenia Using DNA Markers and Clinical Phenotypes
Schizophrenia has long been known to be an illness with significant evidence for a genetic predisposition. The purpose of this study is to determine the genetic abnormalities that cause childhood and adult onset schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- NCT00108303
- Testing
- Diagnostic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 538 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
The REbif® vs Glatiramer Acetate in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Pharmacogenetics Trial
This study, REbif® vs Glatiramer acetate in relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) disease - pharmacogenetic(s) (REGARD-PGx) is a single blood sampling exploratory pharmacogenetic study of the REGARD trial.
- Trial name
- REGARD-PGx (NCT01034579)
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono
Overweight, Obese
Inflammation, Polyphenols, and Genetics
Pilot study to determine whether daily consumption of blackraspberry powder (high in polyphenols) can reduce markers of inflammation and to determine whether genetics influence baseline levels of inflammatory markers as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT01568827
- Testing
- Blackraspberry Slurry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A Pilot Study of Biomarkers in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common and is a risk factor for postoperative complications, including respiratory and cardiac events and delirium.
- Trial name
- Cytokine OSA (NCT02325687)
- Testing
- Lumbar Puncture (Standard-of-Care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Homocystinuria
Oxidative Stress Markers In Inherited Homocystinuria And The Impact Of Taurine
Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency is an inherited disease that results in elevation of a substance called homocysteine (Hcy) in blood and urine.
- Trial name
- NCT01192828
- Testing
- taurine
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Biomarkers of Response to Pembrolizumab Combined With Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (KEYNOTE-782, MK-3475-782)
Participants with Stage IV nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without prior systemic treatment will be treated with standard of care pembrolizumab combined with platinum-doublet chemotherapy for 4 cycles, then…
- Trial name
- KEYNOTE-782 (NCT03664024)
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed, Carboplatin
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency, Turner Syndrome
First Year Growth Response Associated Genetic Markers Validation Phase IV Open-label Study in Growth Hormone Deficient and Turner Syndrome Pre-pubertal Children: the PREDICT Pharmacogenetics Validation Study
PREDICT Validation is a validation pharmacogenetic trial. The purpose of this study is to confirm that some genes can be used to predict how well a subject diagnosed with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency (IGHD) or turner…
- Trial name
- NCT01419249
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- 31 sites in Argentina, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 458 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Prehypertension, Gout
Study of Febuxostat Effect on Blood Pressure in Patients With High Normal Blood Pressure
High normal blood pressure, also called prehypertension, is a significant problem. High uric acid in the blood, the same thing that causes gout, may cause higher blood pressures.
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Gout, Pulse Wave Velocity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01472692
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Sepsis
Algorithm for Predicting the Unfavorable Course of Sepsis in Children
A comprehensive strategy will be used to investigate the relationship and correlation between 4 diagnostically significant markers relevant for early diagnosis and prediction of complications and death in the development of…
- Trial name
- NCT05908162
- Testing
- Bood leukocyte subsets
- Where
- Belarus
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Republican Research and Practical Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology
Depression
Genetic and Biochemical Markers of Interferon-Induced Depression.
The purpose of this study is to identify predictors and associated biochemical markers of interferon-induced depression. It is hypothesized that genetic variation in genes related to the serotonergic system may predict…
- Trial name
- NCT00252538
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Turner Syndrome
Predictive Markers in Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) and Turner Syndrome (TS) Children Treated With SAIZEN®
The study aims at identifying the predictive markers after one month of Saizen therapy in Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) and Turner Syndrome children.
- Trial name
- NCT00256126
- Testing
- Saizen
- Where
- 13 sites in Argentina, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Cystic Fibrosis
Phase II Study of Digitoxin to Treat Cystic Fibrosis
This study will measure the inflammatory effects of digitoxin on IL-8 and neutrophil counts in induced sputum in stable Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients and the pharmacokinetics of digitoxin in serum. Funding Source-FDA OOPD
- Trial name
- NCT00782288
- Testing
- digitoxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health