Clinical trials: Immune System Function
Type 1 Diabetes
Immune Function and the Progression to T1D
To elucidate the mechanisms by which type 1 diabetes-associated genes; IFIH1, TYK2, IKZF4, as well as total genetic risk, impart functional immunoregulatory abnormalities that result in expansion of self-reactive adaptive immune…
- Trial name
- NCT05899439
- Testing
- blood draw
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Multiple Sclerosis, Breath Tests
The Relationship Between Mechanical Properties of Respiratory and Lower Extremity Muscles and Other Parameters in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by deterioration in the mechanics of the lower extremities and respiratory muscles and a decrease in respiratory function.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Breath Tests, MyotonPRO
- Trial name
- NCT07202780
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sanko University
Multiple Sclerosis, Cognitive Rehabilitation
Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial of Cognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis
Despite the need for cognitive rehabilitation, there is a paucity of well-designed research studies to investigate treatment approaches or their effectiveness in MS.
- Trial name
- REACTIV (NCT01207856)
- Testing
- specific cognitive rehabilitation, non specific cognitive rehabilitation, no intervention
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Cardiopulmonary Fitness, Lung Function, Muscular Oxygen Saturation, and Quality of Life in T1DM
The purpose of this study is to compare the differences of 1. cardiopulmonary fitness 2. lung function 3. muscular oxygen saturation 4. quality of life between type 1 diabetes mellitus and healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01727661
- Testing
- exercise testing with near-infrared spectroscopy, lung function testing, quality of life
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
HIV, AIDS
TMC278-TiDP6-C130: Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of TMC278 in Subjects With Mildly or Moderately Impaired Hepatic Function.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the pharmacokinetics (how the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, distributed in the body and eliminated from the body) after a single dose and after repeated administration of…
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Hepatic Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT00736905
- Testing
- TMC278
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Ireland
Muscle Damage, Inflammation
Protein and Recovery From Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
Intense, eccentric resistance exercise causes muscle damage, soreness, inflammation, and a loss of muscle function. Protein-amino acid supplementation before, during, and following damaging resistance exercise may reduce muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02034721
- Testing
- Protein supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Appalachian State University
Allergies
Effects of Co-Exposure to Air Pollution and Allergen
The investigators are investigating the effects of combined exposures to diesel exhaust and allergens on lung function and on the immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT01792232
- Testing
- Allergen, Saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Type 1 Diabetes
Effects of Acipimox on Insulin Action, Vascular Function, and Muscle Function in Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin resistance (IR) is an important contributor to increased cardiovascular disease risk in type 1 diabetes (T1D). Non-esterified fatty acid elevation is a significant contributor to IR in T1D and may be a target of…
- Trial name
- AcT1 (NCT01816165)
- Testing
- Acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Participation Restrictions in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Objective: To evaluate what factors contribute to social participation restrictions in subjects with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), considering the model International Classification of Functioning (ICF).
- Trial name
- NCT02863653
- Testing
- observational study
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
IGA Glomerulonephritis
Pilot Study of Enalapril and Renal Function in Patients With IgA Nephropathy
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the most sensitive outcome measures (functional or morphological) of a progressive renal injury in patients with IgA nephropathy. II.
- Trial name
- NCT00006137
- Testing
- enalapril
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Metabolic Syndrome, Microbiome
Probiotic Supplement and Microbiome, Immune System and Metabolic Syndrome
This study will define the impact of a probiotic supplement on microbiome, immune system, and metabolic syndrome. This study will determine the degree to which a probiotic supplement can 1) improve metabolic markers and metrics…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Microbiome, Immune Function, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03201068
- Testing
- Probiotic supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hepatic Insufficiency
Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Alisporivir in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment Compared to Healthy Subjects
This is an open-label study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of single oral doses of Alisporivir in subjects with mild and moderate hepatic impairment compared to matched healthy subjects with normal…
- Trial name
- NCT01860326
- Testing
- Alisporivir
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Debiopharm International SA
Immune System Processes, Inflammatory Activation and Modulation
The Compassion and Attention Longitudinal Meditation Study
The increasingly widespread use of meditation for stress-related emotional and medical conditions highlights the urgent need to rigorously evaluate mechanisms through which the benefits of practice might be conferred.
- Conditions
- Immune System Processes, Inflammatory Activation and Modulation, ANS Function
- Trial name
- CALM (NCT01251341)
- Testing
- Cognitive-Based Compassion Training, Mindful Attention Training, Adult Health Education Curriculum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 226 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Blood Lactate Concentrations With and Without Exercise in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- PDMSLac (NCT02184494)
- Testing
- pro5 AIRdaptive Power Plate (Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or Chronic Lung Disease (E.G., Chronic Bronchitis and Restrictive Lung Diseases Such as Asbestosis), The Effect of Yoga, Paranayama Yoga Practice on Respiratory Diseases
EFFECT OF PRANAYAMA YOGA ON COPD
The aim of the study In this study, pranayama yoga practices are the sub-dimensions of respiratory parameters, symptom and disease affection level, psychosocial adjustment and psychosocial adjustment in individuals with COPD.
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT06022627)
- Testing
- Pranayama Yoga
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Muscular Weakness
Neuromusuclar Adaptations in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation and progressive joint destruction. Rheumatoid cachexia is one of the structural manifestations of RA, and consists of a reduction in muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT03543488
- Testing
- Neuromuscular and functional capacity tests
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Signaling Mechanisms and Vascular Function in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
The purpose of the study is to learn how blood vessel function is altered by diabetes. We are studying an investigational drug, Ebselen, to see if it can improve the ability of blood vessels to relax (widen).
- Trial name
- NCT00762671
- Testing
- Ebselen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis
Body Awareness, Trunk Stability, and Arm Function in MS
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between body awareness, trunk stabilization, and upper extremity functionality in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT07151534
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
The Duration of Humoral Immunity and the Memory Cell Function After Vaccination With 7-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in CLL
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)have had very poor humoral responses to pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV).
- Trial name
- KLL2 (NCT00919321)
- Testing
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tampere University Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Effects of Low Intensity Aerobic Exercise on the Microvascular Endothelial Function of Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes in the microvascular density and reactivity in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) resulting from low intensity chronic exercise training.
- Trial name
- NCT02441504
- Testing
- Low intensity Exercise
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia de Laranjeiras