Clinical trials: Inflammation Biomarkers
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
Sjogren's Syndrome
Assessment of Inflammatory Biomarkers Expressed in a Sjogren's Population: Effect of a Topical Steroid Intervention
The primary purpose of this study is to quantify the change in expression of biomarkers on the ocular surface of Sjogren's Syndrome participants after treatment with Maxidex.
- Trial name
- NCT00631358
- Testing
- Maxidex, No treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Human Microbiome
Effects of Triphala and VSL#3 Probiotic Supplementation on Stool Microbiome Profiles and Inflammation
Normal aging can lead to loss of gut microbial biodiversity which is linked to inflammaging and immunosenescence or the loss of immunocompetence.
- Trial name
- TRIPH2017 (NCT03907501)
- Testing
- Synbiotic, Probiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
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
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
Septic Shock, Acute Kidney Injury
Renin and Renal Biomarker Response to Angiotensin II
Septic shock continues to exert a large economic burden around the world. Several developments have occurred that lead to the current study.
- Trial name
- NCT04558359
- Testing
- Standard of Care, Angiotensin II
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Alexander Flannery
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia
Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol
The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of a reduced fat plant-based diet on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Fatty Liver
- Trial name
- NCT01817491
- Testing
- American Heart Association Diet, Reduced Fat Vegan Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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
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
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
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
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
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
HIV-1 Infection
Sitagliptin for Reducing Inflammation and Immune Activation
The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether sitagliptin (Januvia is the brand name for sitagliptin) reduces inflammation and immune activation markers in HIV-infected men and women when compared to a placebo (inactive…
- Trial name
- NCT02513771
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis Trial (The VIP Trial)
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of adalimumab (Humira), when compared to NB-UVB (narrow-band ultraviolet B) phototherapy or placebo (an inactive substance that may resemble an active substance but has no medical…
- Trial name
- VIP (NCT01553058)
- Testing
- Adalimumab (Humira), NB-UVB phototherapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Chronic Inflammation
Single-cell CBD Biomarkers of Inflammation Reduction in People Living With HIV
People living with HIV (PLWH) are affected by comorbidities appearing to be strongly related to chronic inflammation, a condition characterizing PLWH.
- Trial name
- NCT05209867
- Testing
- CBD oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Biomarker Identification Study
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common inflammatory disease of the airway affecting approximately 10% of individuals aged 40 years or more with a smoking history.
- Trial name
- NCT01780298
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philip Morris Products S.A.
Alzheimer's Disease
Imaging Inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease
This study is being done to learn about inflammation and amyloid in Alzheimer's disease. A type of brain scan called a PET scan is used measure 1) inflammation and 2) abnormal accumulation of a the amount of a certain protein…
- Trial name
- NCT02831283
- Testing
- 11C-PBR28, 18F-Florbetaben, Lumbar puncture (optional)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patrick Lao
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