Clinical trials: Glucocorticoid
Preterm Labor, Fetal Glucocorticoid Exposure
The Effect of Antenatal Corticosteroids on the Fetal Thymus - a Possible Role in Fetal Immune Programming
Administration of corticosteroids is standard practice for pregnant patients at risk of preterm labour to reduce the risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis and…
- Trial name
- NCT03057717
- Testing
- 2D ultrasound assessment
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Depressive Disorder, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Glucocorticoid Effects on Cellular Cytokine Release
A variety of hormones and immune system processes are responsible for how the body responds to illness. This study concentrates on how the hormone cortisol effects the release of immune system factors called cytokines.
- Conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Fibromyalgia, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT00001415
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Healthy Volunteers
Single and Multiple Dose Study of ORIC-101 in Adult Healthy Subjects
This is a single centre, open-label, non-randomised study with up to 2 parts, assessing the safety, tolerability, PK and PD of single (Part A) and multiple (Part B; optional) doses of oral GR antagonist ORIC-101.
- Trial name
- NCT03835637
- Testing
- ORIC-101
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Sciatica
Safety and Efficacy of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory (NSAI)Drug and Glucocorticoids in Acute Sciatica
The purpose of this study is to determine whether anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticoids are effective in the treatment of acute sciatica
- Trial name
- TéAGS (NCT01816334)
- Testing
- methylprednisolone, Ketoprofen, Sodium Chloride
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Alcohol Use Disorder
INIA Stress and Chronic Alcohol Interactions: Glucocorticoid Antagonists in Heavy Drinkers
In alcohol use disorder (AUD) and matched healthy control (HC) men and women, the proposed research examines the effects of MIFE, with demonstrated preclinical effects on drinking-related behaviors, compared with placebo on a…
- Trial name
- NCT02989662
- Testing
- Mifepristone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Healthy Volunteers
Study of ORIC-101 in Healthy Adult Subjects
ORIC-GR-17001 is an open-label, single center, non-randomized, single ascending dose study in healthy male subjects and healthy female subjects of non-child bearing potential.
- Trial name
- NCT03324555
- Testing
- ORIC-101
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ORIC Pharmaceuticals
Respiration Disorders, Body Composition, Beneficial
The Austrian LEAD (Lung hEart sociAl boDy) Study
The LEAD study is the first longitudinal cohort investigating respiratory, cardiac, and metabolic health in a reference population of Austria.
- Conditions
- Respiration Disorders, Body Composition, Beneficial, Metabolic Health
- Trial name
- LEAD (NCT01727518)
- Testing
- As the LEAD study is an observational cohort study, there is no intervention to report.
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 14,966 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Health
Bone Loss
Prevention of Glucocorticoid Induced Impairment of Bone Metabolism
Glucocorticoid (GC) therapy is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, bronchial asthma, allergies, ankylosing spondylitis and some forms of cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT04767711
- Testing
- Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 (L. reuteri 6475), Prednisolone
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Glucocorticoid Effect
The Role of Glucocorticoids to Maintain Energy Homeostasis During Starvation (Gluco-Starve)
In a randomized, cross-over study, 20 healthy volunteers will receive a block and replace therapy that mimics physiological GC rhythm (metyrapone plus hydrocortisone) or placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT05919992
- Testing
- Metyrapone 250 mg Oral Tablets, Hydrocortisone 19.9mg s.c., pulsatile with a flow rate of 10μl/s
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eleonora Seelig
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders, Healthy
Effects of Hydrocortisone in Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The purpose of this study is to determine whether people who develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after a trauma have increased sensitivity to the effects of a stress hormone.
- Trial name
- NCT00039715
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Some Studies Shows That the Steroid Can Reduce the Injury of the I/R of the Liver
Prospective Randomized Study of Glucocorticoids in the Impact of the Liver Function and the Prognosis After Hepatectomy of HCC
The major drawback of hepatic pedicle clamping is ischaemia-reperfusion injury with impairment of liver function. Perioperative steroid administration has been advocated to reduce liver damage.
- Trial name
- NCT01608945
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Dual RElease Hydrocortisone Versus conventionAl Glucocorticoid replaceMent Therapy in Hypocortisolism (DREAM)
This is a randomized, controlled, open, three-armed, multi-centre study designed to compare the effects of dual-release hydrocortisone preparations versus conventional glucocorticoid therapy on anthropometric parameters…
- Trial name
- DREAM (NCT02277587)
- Testing
- Plenadren, Conventional glucocorticoid therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Diabetes, Hyperglycemia Steroid-induced
Effect of Short Course of Glucocorticoid in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus(DM) Type 2
Participants will receive prednisone 40 mg for 3 days. 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), insulin and C-peptide will be measured on day 1 (before prednisone) and day 3 (after prednisone).
- Trial name
- NCT03661684
- Testing
- Prednisone
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cook County Health
Long QT Syndrome
Study of LQT-1213 on QTc-induced Prolongation in Healthy Adult Subjects (Part1) and on Congenital Long QT in Patients Diagnosed With Type 2 or 3 Long QT Syndrome (Part 2).
Part 1: This is a Phase 1b, randomized, double-blind, crossover, dose escalation, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of oral LQT-1213 on dofetilide-induced QTc prolongation in healthy adult subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT05906732
- Testing
- LQT-1213, Dofetilide 250 μg Cap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thryv Therapeutics, Inc.
Glucocorticoid-induced Glucometabolic Abnormalities, Glucocorticoid-induced Beta-cell Dysfunction
PREDnisolone-induced Beta-cell Dysfunction Prevented by EXenatide
The purpose of this study is to explore whether the GLP-1 receptor agonist exenatide, may prevent glucocorticoid-induced glucometabolic abnormalities and beta-cell dysfunction in healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- PREDEX (NCT00744224)
- Testing
- Prednisolone, Prednisolone and Exenatide
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Body Composition, Beneficial, Physical Fitness
Whole Body Vibration Training on Body Composition
The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of whole-body vibration (WBV) on body composition, physical fitness, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02571322
- Testing
- HyperVibe Whole Body Vibration training device, Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Glucocorticoids Toxicity, Iatrogenic Effect
Effects of Glucocortioids in Human Skeletal Muscle, Adipose Tissue and Skin
BACKGROUND: A notorious and dreaded adverse effect of glucocorticoids (GC) is redistribution of muscle and fat mass towards muscle wasting and visceral obesity.
- Trial name
- FUSION (NCT06145126)
- Testing
- Prednisolone
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Glucocorticoid Effect
Counteracting Deleterious Metabolic Glucocorticoid Effects With Metformin
Supraphysiological doses of glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely prescribed as immunosuppressants and metabolic side effects such as obesity and diabetes are extremely common.
- Trial name
- Gluco-Met (NCT04659915)
- Testing
- Metformin 500 mg Oral Tablets + Prednisone 20mg Tablets
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eleonora Seelig
Prenatal Stress
Measuring Outcomes of Maternal COVID-19-related Prenatal Exposure
The rapidly spreading coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic is a major concern worldwide and Italy is at the forefront of this emergency.
- Trial name
- MOM-COPE (NCT04540029)
- Testing
- Maternal stress
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation
Inflammatory Disease, Immune System Disorder
Cross-condition Validation of the Steroid PRO
Testing a questionnaire about treatment with steroids for skin, lung or gastric conditions
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Disease, Immune System Disorder, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Dermatologic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06314451
- Testing
- Cognitive Interview
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the West of England