Clinical trials: Inflammation Biomarkers
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome x
Botanical Oil Supplementation in Diabetic and Metabolic Syndrome Subjects
This study will compare how well a combination of borage and echium oils will reduce inflammation compared to fish oils and placebo oil in subjects that are diabetic or have metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01145066
- Testing
- borage/echium oil combination, fish oil, corn oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock
Pharmacokinetic and Biomarker Study of Pioglitazone in Adolescents With Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of pioglitazone and to determine the effect on inflammatory biomarkers for pioglitazone in patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.
- Trial name
- NCT01352182
- Testing
- Pioglitazone hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis - Extension Study
VIP-E is a one-arm, open-label, 40-52 week extension study to continue or cross over subjects of the VIP study (# 814278) to active drug (adalimumab) to determine if there is sustained improvement in vascular inflammation, lipid…
- Trial name
- VIP-E (NCT01866592)
- Testing
- Adalimumab
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Oxidative Stress, Inflammation
Organic Diet Intervention in Primary School Children
The study aims to evaluate the hypothesized benefits of a systematic organic diet for children, over those of a conventional diet.
- Trial name
- ORGANIKO (NCT02998203)
- Testing
- Organic diet
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cyprus University of Technology
Sickle Cell Disease
Effect of Simvastatin Treatment on Vaso-occlusive Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether simvastatin is effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of vaso-occlusive pain episodes in patients with sickle cell disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01702246
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Study of the Effect of omega3 on Biomarkers of Cardiac Necrosis (CKMB and Troponin I) and Inflammation Marker (CRP) After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of omega 3 on biomarkers of cardiac necrosis(CKMB and troponin I) and inflammation marker CRP.
- Trial name
- NCT01521845
- Testing
- omega 3
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse
Efficacy and Safety Study of Lenalidomide Plus R-CHOP Chemotherapy Versus Placebo Plus R-CHOP Chemotherapy in Untreated ABC Type Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R2-CHOP) chemotherapy versus placebo, rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and…
- Trial name
- ROBUST (NCT02285062)
- Testing
- lenalidomide, Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- 158 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 570 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Sedation, Critical Illness
Musical Intervention and Physiological Stress and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of a musical intervention on hormonal and inflammatory biomarkers in sedated adult patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation in an intensive care unit.
- Conditions
- Sedation, Critical Illness, Respiration, Artificial, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT06120660
- Testing
- Music Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oviedo
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis-Ustekinumab (VIP-U)
The VIP-U Study is a clinical trial designed to investigate the effect of ustekinumab (Stelara) and placebo on reducing vascular inflammation and cardiometabolic risk biomarkers in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.
- Trial name
- VIP-U (NCT02187172)
- Testing
- Ustekinumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Major Depressive Disorder
Rapid Antidepressant Effects of Leucine
This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study seeks to evaluate the antidepressant effect of L-leucine, an essential amino acid, in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
- Trial name
- NCT03079297
- Testing
- L-Leucine, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Septic Shock, Vasodilatory Shock
Serum Biomarkers to Predict Response to Angiotensin II in Septic Shock
This trial will be a randomized controlled single-center pilot trial comparing the use of angiotensin II versus standard-of-care (SOC) vasopressor therapy in adult patients with persistent vasodilatory shock despite moderate-dose…
- Trial name
- DARK-Sepsis (NCT05824767)
- Testing
- Angiotensin II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Bloodstream Infections, Short Bowel Syndrome
Enteral Glutamine in Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Short Bowel Syndrome Infants
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects (good and bad) of supplementation with Glutamine to that of a placebo (L-alanine), on your child and their Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Bloodstream Infections, Short Bowel Syndrome, Development, Nutrition
- Trial name
- NCT01576003
- Testing
- Glutamine, L-alanine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Cigarette Smoking
Analysis of Lipid Biomarkers of Exposure and Host Response
The purpose of this prospective, open-label, clinical trial is to establish the feasibility and validity of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) biomarkers for use in studies designed to evaluate harm reduction strategies of smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT00493831
- Testing
- nicotine polacrilex, transdermal system or inhaler
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
SRP, Minocycline HCl Microspheres
Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) With and Without Minocycline HCl Microspheres, 1 mg
The primary goal of this study is to investigate the qualitative and quantitative effects of scaling and root planing (SRP) with and without minocycline HCL microspheres, 1 mg on periodontal pathogens and overall bacterial load.
- Conditions
- SRP, Minocycline HCl Microspheres, Biomarkers
- Trial name
- NCT03762915
- Testing
- minocycline HCl microspheres
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pain, Inflammation
Immunomodulation, IL-1 Inhibition, and Postoperative Incisional Pain
The investigators hypothesize that perioperative administration of anakinra will reduce incisional pain by lowering the concentration of inflammatory mediators in surgical wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT01466764
- Testing
- Anakinra, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification
Firefighter Aged Garlic Extract Investigation With CoQ10 as a Treatment for Heart Disease (FAITH)
1. Statement of Problem According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 43.7% of all firefighters that died on the job experienced sudden cardiac death. The job also affords an incredible amount of stress.
- Conditions
- Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification, Coronary Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT00860847
- Testing
- Aged garlic extract and Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Subjective Memory Loss in Older Persons
Study of the Effects of Cerefolin NAC on Inflammation Blood Markers in Older Individuals With Memory Complaints
The purpose of this six-month research study is to determine if Cerefolin NAC reduces levels of substances in the blood that may be associated with thinking ability and the health of brain cells in subjects with memory concerns…
- Trial name
- NCT00597376
- Testing
- Cerefolin NAC (a medical food)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Diseases
NSAIDs vs. Coxibs in the Presence of Aspirin
The objectives of this single site, randomized, crossover study is to evaluate the pharmacodynamic interactions between aspirin, NSAIDs and Coxibs with respect to platelet function, biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial…
- Trial name
- NCT03699293
- Testing
- celecoxib 200mg capsule, naproxen sodium 550mg tablet, Aspirin 81mg tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC
Lung Inflammation
Quantifying Airway Inflammation With Radiologic Tests
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial we used positron emission tomography to determine if lovastatin or recombinant human activated protein C exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in humans following…
- Trial name
- NCT00741013
- Testing
- Endotoxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Whole Almonds on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of the study is to examine whether almond consumption for 3 month will help Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes control blood glucose and decrease risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01656850
- Testing
- Almond diet first, then NCEP Diet, NCEP diet first, then Almond diet
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University