Clinical trials: Immune System Suppression
HIV
Enfuvirtide/Current Protease Inhibitor Switch to PREZISTA (Darunavir)/Ritonavir + TMC125 in HIV Patients With Enfuvirtide Side Effects.
The purpose of this study is to examine the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of darunavir/ritonavir combined with TMC125 when current protease inhibitor(s), Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTI(s)) and…
- Trial name
- NCT00460746
- Testing
- TMC125, Darunavir; Ritonavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Tibotec, Inc
Blood Component Transfusion
Immunomodulation Following Transfusion
This study is designed to provide information on patients' immune response after exposure to transfused blood. Blood transfusions may have opposite immune effects on patients. One is sensitization. The other is immunosuppression.
- Trial name
- NCT00810810
- Testing
- Standard blood components, Leukoreduced blood components, Leukoreduced and irradiated
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 287 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
A Combination Clinical Study of PLX3397 and Pembrolizumab To Treat Advanced Melanoma and Other Solid Tumors
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn how PLX3397 and pembrolizumab work together to affect cancer cells. PLX3397 is designed to target the receptor for CSF1 (CSF1R).
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Trial name
- NCT02452424
- Testing
- PLX3397, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Immunosuppression
Safety Outcomes of Lower Immunosuppression Versus Traditional Immunosuppression in Heart Transplant Recipients
This was a study to compare less intense immunosuppression with a more traditional approach. The hypothesis was that less immunosuppression will provide similar protection against rejection than typical 2-3 drug therapy.
- Trial name
- TICTAC (NCT00299221)
- Testing
- Tacrolimus, combination therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Kidney Transplantation
Kidney Biopsy Controlled Trial of Calcineurin Inhibitor Withdrawal
Current therapy to prevent organ rejection relies on the use of calcineurin inhibitors either cyclosporine or tacrolimus. Although these agents have been very successful in preventing early acute rejection, this success has not…
- Trial name
- NCT00896012
- Testing
- Kidney Biopsy, Rapamune (sirolimus/rapamycin), Tacrolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent
Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to test whether the islet cell transplantation procedures and results from a previous study in Edmonton, Canada, can be repeated.
- Trial name
- NCT00014911
- Testing
- Islet Transplantation, Sirolimus, Tacrolimus
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections
Antiviral Activity of Peg-IFN-Alpha-2A in Chronic HIV-1 Infection
The objective of the study is to compare two different doses of Peg-INF-α-2A (90 or 180 ug/wk) for their ability to maintain viral control when initiated 5 weeks before ART (antiretroviral therapy) interruption in HIV positive…
- Trial name
- NCT00594880
- Testing
- Pegylated Interferon-alpha 2a, 180 mcg/week sc, Pegylated Interferon-alpha 2a, 90 mcg/week sc
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- The Wistar Institute
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Pilot Study of Alemtuzumab (Campath[R]) in Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a genetically engineered antibody, alemtuzumab (Campath[R]) on patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00217594
- Testing
- Alemtuzumab (Campath)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Renal Transplant Rejection
Prospective Study Comparing Brand and Generic Immunosuppression on Transplant Outcomes, Adherence, & Immune Response in Kidney Transplant Recipients
As the patents for brand-name immunosuppressive medications expire, there is increasing interest in using generic immunosuppressive drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT02866682
- Testing
- Prograf, Tacrolimus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Sepsis
Project 4A: Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragm Strength
Investigators will assess the effect of exercise on markers of inflammation and protein catabolism. This research study will further our understanding of how treating Chronic Critical illness (CCI) - related respiratory muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT02367170
- Testing
- Bilateral phrenic nerve stimulation and measurement of transdiaphragmatic pressure, Midazolam, Volitional Measurement of Maximal Inspiratory Pressure (MIP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Renal Transplant Rejection, Immunosuppression
Cytokines Evaluation in Early Calcineurin Inhibitors Withdrawn on Renal Transplant
Currently, acute kidney injury is diagnosed by increased serum creatinine. However, creatinine is not a reliable marker for acute changes in renal function.
- Trial name
- NCT01239472
- Testing
- Everolimus
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Andre Barreto Pereira
Atopic Dermatitis
An Open Label, Safety Study to Assess the Potential for Adrenal Suppression.
An Open Label, Safety Study to Assess the Potential for Adrenal Suppression Following Treatment with DSXS in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
- Trial name
- NCT02932891
- Testing
- DSXS topical
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Hematologic Malignancies
Phase II Trial of Pentostatin and Targeted Busulfan
The objective of this trial is to determine whether a regimen of pentostatin and busulfan (IV) can facilitate engraftment of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) partially compatible siblings and unrelated donor transplants by using…
- Trial name
- Pento & tBU (NCT00496340)
- Testing
- Pentostatin, Busulfan, Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Immunosuppresion, Thrombocytopenia
Three Immunosuppressive Treatment Regimens for Severe Aplastic Anemia
Severe aplastic anemia (SAA) is a life-threatening bone marrow failure disorder characterized by pancytopenia and a hypocellular bone marrow.
- Conditions
- Immunosuppresion, Thrombocytopenia, Pancytopenia, Neutropenia
- Trial name
- NCT00260689
- Testing
- Anti-thymocyte globulin (rabbit), Anti-thymocyte globulin (horse), Cyclosporine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Kidney Failure, Chronic, Diabetic Nephropathies
Effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) On Anti-HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen)Antibody Levels In Patients Awaiting Cadaveric Renal Transplant.
This is a 12-month, phase II, prospective, open label study, to evaluate the effect of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) among patients on the kidney transplant list with high Panel of Reactive Antibody (PRA) levels.
- Conditions
- Kidney Failure, Chronic, Diabetic Nephropathies, Glomerulonephritis, IGA, Hypertension, Renal
- Trial name
- NCT00446459
- Testing
- mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Disorder Related to Renal Transplantation
Campath-1H Induction to Allow Steroid Free Immunosuppression in Pediatric Renal Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Campath-1H induction and the associated lymphocyte depletion will permit long-term rejection-free renal allograft survival in the absence of ongoing corticosteroid administration.
- Trial name
- NCT00167661
- Testing
- Campath-1H
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Kidney Transplantation
Regimen Optimization Study
Patients who undergo a kidney transplant require prolonged therapy with drugs that suppress the immune system (called immunosuppressive regimens) to stop the immune system from attacking the transplanted kidney in order to limit…
- Trial name
- NCT02137239
- Testing
- Thymoglobulin, Belatacept, mycophenolate mofetil(MMF)
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Argentina
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
HIV Infection, Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Switching From Efavirenz to Atazanavir/ Ritonavir in HIV-infected Subjects With Good Virologic Suppression
The purposes of this study are to evaluate if switching an antiretroviral medication from efavirenz (EFV) to atazanavir/ ritonavir (ARV/r) will, in a 96-week period, change: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01194856
- Testing
- Atazanavir/ritonavir, Efavirenz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate Mofetil in Preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Patients Who Have Undergone Total-Body Irradiation With or Without Fludarabine Phosphate Followed by Donor Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant for Hematologic Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil works in preventing graft-versus-host disease in patients who have undergone total-body irradiation (TBI) with or without fludarabine phosphate followed by…
- Conditions
- Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission, Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia With 11q23 (MLL) Abnormalities
- Trial name
- NCT00089011
- Testing
- fludarabine phosphate, total-body irradiation, mycophenolate mofetil
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Heart Transplantation, Liver Transplantation
Zoledronic Acid Versus Alendronate for Prevention of Bone Loss After Organ Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of zoledronic acid with alendronate in the prevention of bone loss after organ transplantation. Zoledronic acid is given as a single intravenous infusion.
- Conditions
- Heart Transplantation, Liver Transplantation, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- CTX (NCT00297830)
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid, Alendronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University