Clinical trials: Immune Function
Type 1 Diabetes
Combination Therapy With Sitagliptin and Lansoprazole to Restore Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Recent-Onset Type 1 Diabetes
Sanford Research/USD proposes to study the combination therapy of oral administration of sitagliptin and lansoprazole versus placebo for the preservation of pancreatic beta cells still present in patients with recent-onset…
- Trial name
- REPAIR-T1D (NCT01155284)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin and Lansoprazole
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Alcohol; Use, Problem
Probiotics, Immune Function, and the Brain in Alcohol Consumers
This pilot project is a brief, open-label clinical trial of probiotics as an intervention in heavy drinkers. Heavy drinkers who do not yet show significant signs of liver disease may stand to benefit from probiotics, but no…
- Trial name
- NCT05232682
- Testing
- Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
HIV Infections, Memory
Prevalence and Predictors of Neurocognitive Impairment Among HIV-infected Patients
Despite the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the prevalence of neurocognitive impairment among HIV-infected patients continues to be an important issue.
- Trial name
- NCT00893815
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Diseases, Metabolic, Insulin Sensitivity
Comparing Soybean Oil-Based (Intralipid) With an Olive Oil-Based (ClinOleic) Lipid Emulsion on Healthy Volunteers
Many patients in the hospital who are malnourished or not eating received intravenous feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Despite improving nutrition, TPN may increase the risk of infections and hospital complications.
- Trial name
- TPN1 (NCT02185729)
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic, Dextrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Atherosclerosis, Immune Mediated Inflammation and Hypoestrogenemia in Young Women
The purpose of this study is to determine whether young women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (premenopausal HypoE) is associated with risk factors for pre-clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Conditions
- Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03018366
- Testing
- 17beta Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Pharmacokinetics, Safety And Toleration Of Maraviroc Administered To Subjects With Various Degrees Of Renal Impaired And Normal Renal Function
The purpose of this study is to assess whether a dosing adjustment is needed in patients with renal impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT00717067
- Testing
- Maraviroc, Ritonavir, Saquinavir
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ViiV Healthcare
Inflammation
Fish Oil (Omega 3), Immune Function, and Mood
This study is designed to examine the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT00385723
- Testing
- Omega 3 (Fish Oil) Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Multiple Sclerosis
The Neural Mechanisms of Split-belt Treadmill Adaptation in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Majority of people with multiple sclerosis experience difficulty with balance and mobility, leading to an increased risk of falls.
- Trial name
- NCT05878873
- Testing
- Split-belt Treadmill, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
HIV Infection
Comparing Blood Vessel Endothelial Function in HIV-Infected People and Matched HIV-Uninfected People
The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body are normally capable of relaxing and constricting when needed to provide more or less blood to the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00919724
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Healthy
Yoga, Immune Function, and Health
This study is designed to examine the impact of hatha yoga on immune and hormonal functioning in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00371397
- Testing
- Hatha Yoga Classes, Movement Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Fasting
Role of Leptin in the Neuroendocrine and Immune Response to Fasting
The purpose of this study will be to determine whether giving leptin (r-metHuLeptin) to a person when he or she is fasting will reverse changes in metabolism, and hormone levels, and immune function associated with fasting, which…
- Trial name
- NCT00140231
- Testing
- r-metHuLeptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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
COPD, Asthma
LungVITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (lungVITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Function, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- lungVITAL (NCT01728571)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Effects of Training on Central Auditory Function in Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to characterize the central auditory processing (CAP) deficits that result from multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT01023074
- Testing
- Auditory training, MS: Control Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Mild and Moderate Renal Impairment
Pharmacokinetics of LCZ696 in Subjects With Mild and Moderate Renal Impairment Compared to Healthy Subjects With Normal Renal Function
The purpose of this study is to determine the multiple dose pharmacokinetics of LCZ696 and its metabolites in subjects with mild to moderate renal impairment and to evaluate the safety of LCZ696 in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01569815
- Testing
- LCZ696
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Russia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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
HIV Infections
Aging & HIV/AIDS Neurocognitive Sequelae and Functional Consequences
While the numbers of HIV infected veterans under the age of 50 are declining, the percentage of HIV infected veterans over the age of 50 is increasing with the largest percentage increases in the 50-59 age group and the 70+ age…
- Trial name
- NCT00675766
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Major Depressive Disorder
Depression, Epinephrine, and Platelet Function
Men and women who have suffered sexual and/or physical abuse before the age of 12 are at increased risk for anxiety and mood disorders, other serious psychiatric disorders, and likely medical illnesses.
- Trial name
- NCT00166114
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Desipramine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, Hypercholesterolemia
Statins in Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia
Children with type1 diabetes (T1DM) have increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to chronic increase in the blood sugars and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01236365
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Sarcopenia, Aging
Immune Function and Muscle Adaptations to Resistance Exercise in Older Adults
The loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging leads to serious health problems for older adults. Muscle health can be improved by exercise training, but some people improve their strength substantially, whereas others improve…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Aging, Immune Function
- Trial name
- TDAP2 (NCT02261961)
- Testing
- TDAP, Acute Resistance Exercise, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development