Clinical trials: Immune System Tolerance
Kidney Failure, Chronic, Renal Insufficiency
Renal Allograft Tolerance Through Mixed Chimerism (Belatacept)
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of a combination kidney and bone marrow transplant from a haplo-identical related donor.
- Trial name
- NCT02314403
- Testing
- Belatacept, ATG, Rituximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Alveolitis, Fibrosing, Fibrosis, Pulmonary
Sildenafil Study to Treat Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Medicines that decrease blood pressure in the lungs may help idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients function better. This study will test whether sildenafil improves the ability to exercise in patients with pulmonary…
- Conditions
- Alveolitis, Fibrosing, Fibrosis, Pulmonary, Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Trial name
- NCT00359736
- Testing
- sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypothalamic-pituitary Disorders
The Glucagon Stimulation Test for Evaluation of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency and Adrenocorticotropic Axis
The purpose of this study is to find out if the Glucagon Stimulation Test (GST) is a reliable alternative to the Insulin Tolerance Test (ITT) for diagnosis of Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) and adrenal insufficiency.
- Trial name
- GST (NCT01282164)
- Testing
- Glucagon stimulation test and insulin tolerance test
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia
Impact of Consumption of Beta-glucans on the Intestinal Microbiota and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate if daily consumption of barley beta-glucans effect lipid and glucose metabolism and alter intestinal microbiota composition in participants with metabolic syndrome or with high risk for…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Abdominal, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02041104
- Testing
- Bread with added beta-glucans
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Mlinotest Zivilska Industrija d.d.
HIV Infections, Tuberculosis
Safety, Tolerance and Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy in Infants, Children Infected With HIV and TB
People who are infected with HIV and tuberculosis (TB) need to receive medications that treat both diseases safely and effectively.
- Trial name
- NCT01751568
- Testing
- Raltegravir
- Where
- 4 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Peanut Allergy, Food Allergy
Peanut Reactivity Reduced by Oral Tolerance in an Anti-IgE Clinical Trial
The investigators will perform a double blind, placebo controlled clinical trial with Xolair (omalizumab) at four centers to safely and rapidly desensitize patients with severe peanut allergy.
- Trial name
- PRROTECT (NCT01781637)
- Testing
- Omalizumab
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Kidney Transplantation, Renal Transplantation
Tolerance by Engaging Antigen During Cellular Homeostasis
Anti-rejection medicines, also known as immunosuppressive drugs, are prescribed to organ transplant recipients to prevent rejection of the new organ.
- Conditions
- Kidney Transplantation, Renal Transplantation, Renal Transplant Recipient
- Trial name
- TEACH (NCT03504241)
- Testing
- Donor-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells, alemtuzumab, belatacept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Obesity
BLOOM-DM: Behavioral Modification and Lorcaserin for Overweight and Obesity Management in Diabetes Mellitus
The purpose of this study is to assess the weight loss effect of lorcaserin during and at the end of 1 year of treatment in overweight and obese patients with Type II diabetes mellitus treated with metformin, sulfonylurea (SFU)…
- Trial name
- NCT00603291
- Testing
- Lorcaserin 10 mg once daily (QD), Lorcaserin 10 mg twice a day (BID)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 604 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Orthostatic Intolerance
Sex Hormones and Orthostatic Tolerance
This study is designed to determine the causes of "orthostatic intolerance" which occurs more commonly in women than in men. Orthostatic tolerance is the ability to remain standing up right for long periods of time, or to avoid…
- Trial name
- NCT01153581
- Testing
- Ganirelix acetate, 17β-Oestradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Allergy, Immune Tolerance
Effect of Intralymphatic Immunotherapy
The investigators want to investigate whether specific immunotherapy can be delivered directly into a lymph node. The investigators think that a direct introduction of allergen to the antigen presenting cells in the lymph node a…
- Conditions
- Allergy, Immune Tolerance, Injection Site Discomfort
- Trial name
- NCT02255604
- Testing
- Alk (225) Phleum Pratense. 0.1 ml of 10,000 standard quantity units/ml., 0.1 ml Isoton saline
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Pediculosis
Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Tolerance Study of Natroba Topical Suspension in Pediatrics With an Active Head Lice Infestation
A pharmacokinetic and tolerance study of Natroba (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9% in pediatric subjects 6 months to 4 years of age with an active head lice infestation.
- Trial name
- NCT01660321
- Testing
- spinosad
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- ParaPRO LLC
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus
A Crossover Study of the Acute Effects of Olanzapine in Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this clinical research study is to examine the acute hormonal and metabolic effects of the drug olanzapine, as well as appetite effects, in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT00741026
- Testing
- Olanzapine 10 mg po qhs for 3 days
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Cannabis, Pain
Repeated Cannabis Administration on Experimental Pain and Abuse Liability
Chronic pain is a significant public health concern in the U.S., for which prescription opioids have historically been the standard treatment. This has resulted in striking rates of opioid use disorders and fatal overdoses.
- Conditions
- Cannabis, Pain, Tolerance, Hyperalgesia
- Trial name
- NCT04576507
- Testing
- Active Cannabis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function
The study was designed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation during exercise training on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01199926
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Liver Transplant, Liver Transplantation
Withdrawal of Immunosuppression in Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients
Antirejection medicines, also known as immunosuppressive drugs, are prescribed to organ transplant recipients to prevent their bodies from rejecting the new organ.
- Trial name
- WISP-R (NCT00320606)
- Testing
- Immunosuppression Withdrawal
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Performance and Tolerance of Colonoscopy
Effectiveness of Abdominal Binder Use During Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is considered the primary screening test for colorectal cancer screening worldwide. For technical difficulties previously experienced during colonoscopy, especially loop of the colonoscopy device in the colon, many…
- Trial name
- NCT04383132
- Testing
- Abdominal Binder
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
Hypertriglyceridemia, Hyperglycemia
Intravenous Fat Emulsions and Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to study the tolerances of Extremely Low Birthweight Infants who are born at less than 750 grams who are started at a higher infusion rate of intravenous lipid emulsions (2 gm/kg/day).
- Trial name
- NCT01096446
- Testing
- Intravenous Fat Emulsions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- OSF Healthcare System
Pre-diabetes, Obesity
Vascular Function, Endothelin, and Inflammation in Pre-diabetic Obesity Versus Lean Healthy Controls
Aims: 1. Does inflammation contribute importantly to concurrent defects in vascular and metabolic dysfunction in human pre-diabetic obesity? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00837590
- Testing
- Chronic salsalate, Acute Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
PreDiabetes, Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG)
Metformin and Its Impact on the Substances Associated With NO Production in Prediabetes Patients.
This study evaluates the effect of different doses of metformin on the function of endothelium in people with pre-diabetes. One group of the patients will receive metformin in dose: 1500 mg, the second one will receive 3000…
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG), Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)
- Trial name
- NCT03398356
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A Meal Test Study of LY900014 in Participants With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Two forms of insulin lispro (LY900014 and Humalog®) and two forms of insulin aspart (NovoRapid® and Fiasp®) will be given to trial participants with diabetes mellitus type 1 by injection under the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT03449433
- Testing
- LY900014, Insulin Lispro, Insulin Aspart
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company