Clinical trials: Inflammation, open to volunteers
Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation in Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Disease States
Samples From Human Subjects to Facilitate Basic, Translational and Clinical Research
Background: This study is designed to provide samples to help us study the genes your blood cells are making as well as the proteins, sugars, fats, vitamins and other metabolites found in your blood or urine.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation in Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Disease States, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT03253705
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Glaucoma, Corneal Transplantation
Inflammatory Mediators of Glaucoma After Corneal Transplantation (AH-Tears)
Glaucoma is the most common threat to vision rehabilitation in patients with Boston keratoprosthesis type 1 (KPro) implantation.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma, Corneal Transplantation, Inflammation
- Trial name
- AH-Tears (NCT04339907)
- Testing
- Sampling of tears, Sampling of aqueous humor
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset, Systemic Inflammation
Natural History, Genetics, and Pathophysiology of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Adult-Onset Still's Disease, and Related Conditions
Background: Inflammatory conditions can cause symptoms like fevers, arthritis, and rash. Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is one of these conditions. So is adult-onset Still s disease (AOSD).
- Conditions
- Still's Disease, Adult-Onset, Systemic Inflammation, Arthritis, Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03510442
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound Healing
Systemic Biochemical Signature and Functional Quality Index of Calcaneal Bone Marrow Aspirate in Adults Undergoing Foot or Ankle Surgery
This observational prospective cohort study will evaluate whether routine blood tests are associated with the functional quality of calcaneal bone marrow aspirate mesenchymal stem cells in adults undergoing clinically indicated…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Wound Healing, Foot Ulcer Due to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Trial name
- IQF-BMA (NCT07802106)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Sao Francisco
Poor Sleep Quality, Gut Microbiome
The Impact of Overnight Active Temperature Regulation on Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, and Circadian Rhythm.
This study examines whether two continuous weeks of overnight active temperature regulation (via the Eight Sleep Pod) use affects gut microbiome composition, inflammation, and the body's daily temperature and blood pressure…
- Conditions
- Poor Sleep Quality, Gut Microbiome, Gut Health, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT07848594
- Testing
- Overnight Active Temperature Regulation: Eight Sleep Pod System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eight Sleep Inc.
Stress, Psychological
Functional Foods for Health
The gut plays an important role in supporting the immune system, and certain dietary components such as probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and prebiotics (fibres that feed beneficial bacteria) can help to maintain gut and immune…
- Trial name
- NCT07871682
- Testing
- Sodium alginate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Parkinson s Disease
Ginger-PD: Ginger as a Modifier of Ghrelin Levels and Gut Function in Parkinson's Disease
This study will test whether taking ginger supplements can increase ghrelin, a hunger hormone that is decreased in the blood of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and REM Sleep Behaviour disorder (RBD).
- Trial name
- Ginger-PD (NCT07882108)
- Testing
- Ginger
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Acute Lung Inflammation
Effects of Bronchial Segmental Endotoxin Instillation in Humans
Background: When bacteria enter the lungs, serious infections can occur. Researchers want to learn more about the process of inflammation in the lungs by studying lung cells and the products that they make.
- Trial name
- NCT02392442
- Testing
- Saline, Endotoxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Wound Healing, Alveolitis of Jaw
Effect of Curcumin Topical Spray on Wound Healing After Tooth Extraction
This randomized, single-blind, controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of a topical curcumin spray on post-extraction wound healing and postoperative symptoms in adults undergoing first molar extraction.
- Conditions
- Wound Healing, Alveolitis of Jaw, Tooth Extraction, Curcumin
- Trial name
- NCT07874789
- Testing
- Curcumin Topical Spray, Chlorhexidine Topical Spray
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Chronic Migraine
Suppressive Functions of Regulatory T Cells in Migraine
Migraine is a frequent, disabling condition, of great social and economical impact worldwide. This condition is more frequent in women and subjects with autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases.
- Trial name
- SIIM-reg (NCT07067112)
- Testing
- Blood sampling, questionnaire and phone call
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Inflammation, Normal Controls
Natural History of the Human Biological Response to Environmental Exposure and Injury
Background: Environmental exposures like pollution, diet, and stress can help cause human diseases, or make them worse. Researchers want to better understand how injury and inflammation are caused by these exposures.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Normal Controls, Metabolic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04888923
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Therapeutic Ultrasound for Muscle Recovery After Muscle Fatigue Exercise
This randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial will evaluate the effects of low-intensity therapeutic ultrasound on muscle recovery after a fatiguing handgrip exercise protocol in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07871942
- Testing
- Pulsed Low-Intensity Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Central Nervous System Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Comprehensive Multimodal Analysis of Neuroimmunological Diseases of the Central Nervous System
Inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the brain and spinal cord, such as multiple sclerosis, may be related to problems with an individual s immune system.
- Trial name
- NCT00794352
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Inflammation of Mouth
Association of Periodontal Inflammation on Immune Response in Wound Healing
Subjects who are in need of extraction of a posterior tooth will be recruited for this study. Prior to extraction, periodontal clinical markers of inflammation, body-mass index and dental radiographs will be measured/taken.
- Trial name
- NCT04805320
- Testing
- Dental Extraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cardiovascular Diseases
NightWare and Cardiovascular Health in Veterans With PTSD
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effectiveness of a prescription wrist-wearable device called NightWare (NW) on improving sleep in Veterans with nightmares related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Conditions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cardiovascular Diseases, Autonomic Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT06419959
- Testing
- NightWare
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance)
Effects of Different Fish Oil Types on Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors in High-Risk Adults
The purpose of this clinical trial is to find out whether one type of fish oil works better than another at improving metabolic health in people who are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes (Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance), Prediabetes / Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity & Overweight
- Trial name
- END-T2D (NCT07575438)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Corn oil control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- May Faraj, PDt, PhD
Red Blood Cell Health, Biological Aging
Effect of Pentadecanoic Acid Supplementation on Red Blood Cell Health and Biological Aging in Healthy Older Adults
This Phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study will evaluate the effects of pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) supplementation on red blood cell (RBC) health and predicted biological age in healthy…
- Conditions
- Red Blood Cell Health, Biological Aging, Healthy Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07812792
- Testing
- Pentadecanoic Acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ReCellience15, Inc
Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Diseases Inflammation
Retinal and Choroidal Changes in Periodontal Disease
Advanced PeriodontitisIn this cross-sectional study, the relationship between periodontal disease severity and retinal and choroidal structural changes was evaluated using SD-OCT.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Diseases Inflammation, Retinal Thickening
- Trial name
- NCT07856901
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeliha Başak Çakır Erdil
Inflammation
Immune Cell Response to Stimuli
This study will investigate the response of immune cells (neutrophils, monocytes) to various signals in the test tube to determine how they sense the signals in the body and what substances they produce in response to them.
- Trial name
- NCT00397280
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Gut Microbiome, Body Composition
Mediterranean Diet Uptake and Nutrition on Child Health, Inflammation, and Early-life Symbiosis (MUNCHIES) Study
Toddlerhood (ages 2-3) is a critical window when the gut microbiome is still developing and eating habits are being established. Yet, many Canadian toddlers eat diets high in sugar and salt, which may affect long-term health.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Body Composition, Adherence, Metabolites
- Trial name
- MUNCHIES (NCT07309536)
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Program, Standard Diet Education Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Brunswick