Clinical trials: Inflammation Function
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effect of Rosuvastatin Therapy in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether rosuvastatin improves measures of endothelial function, decreases measures of inflammation, and improves pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- RODEO (NCT00929734)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease
Microbial and Human Determinants of the Onset of IBD Flares
This is a longitudinal, observational study that aims to identify the microbial and human molecular triggers of IBD flares via stool, saliva, and blood metatranscriptomes, whole blood proteome, and collected clinical metadata.
- Conditions
- Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Irritable Bowel, Crohns Disease Aggravated
- Trial name
- NCT05463900
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Viome
Endothelial Function, Lipids
Effects of Etravirine on Endothelial Function in HIV-uninfected Adults: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effects of etravirine, an HIV antiretroviral medication, on vascular function.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Function, Lipids, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00871234
- Testing
- Etravirine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sleep, Phototherapy
Light Therapy to Improve Sleep in TBI: Sleep-active Biomarkers and Glymphatic Function
This is a clinical trial designed to examine how improved sleep through morning bright light therapy is improving downstream key physiologic processes related to brain health, i.e., mitochondrial function, systemic inflammation…
- Conditions
- Sleep, Phototherapy, Glymphatic System, Mitochondrial Dynamics
- Trial name
- GLIMPSE-LION (NCT07601841)
- Testing
- Morning Bright Light Therapy, Negative Ion Generator Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain Reduction, Physical Function Improvement
Methorexate and Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered a complex, multifactorial disease leading to considerable pain and functional disability amongst older adults in particular.Synovial inflammation and proliferation has emerged as a key component…
- Trial name
- NCT04326894
- Testing
- 25 mg/week oral methotrexate tablets
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alexandria
Metabolic Syndrome
Mediterranean Diet and the Metabolic Syndrome
The metabolic syndrome has been identified as a target for dietary therapies to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease; however, the role of diet in the etiology of the metabolic syndrome is poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT00640783
- Testing
- Mediterranean diet, Control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Prebiotic Effects of California Grapes on Gut Health and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Men and Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of table grape consumption on gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in healthy overweight men and women aged 45-70 years.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Dysbiosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- CALGRAM (NCT06544954)
- Testing
- Freeze-dried grape powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Berberine, Sprint Training
Berberine Supplementation, Sprint Interval Training, and Immune Function Study
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a 2-week intervention involving berberine supplementation or sprint training in isolation as well as berberine combined with sprint training on well-being…
- Conditions
- Berberine, Sprint Training, Wellbeing, Anaerobic Power
- Trial name
- NCT07480018
- Testing
- Berberine, Sprint Interval Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Colorado
Osteoarthritis
Regular Swimming, Vascular Function, and Arthritis
Hypothesis #1: The investigators hypothesize that both swimming training and cycling training will demonstrate significant improvements in endothelium-mediated vasodilation and central artery compliance in this population and…
- Trial name
- OA (NCT01836380)
- Testing
- Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Lung Inflammation
The Effects of Heated Tobacco Products Use on Lung Function and Volatile Organic Compounds in Exhaled Air
This is a human randomized controlled cross-over study where we investigate the effects of heated tobacco products (HTP) on lung function and on assessing volatile organic compounds in exhaled air.
- Trial name
- NCT05260827
- Testing
- Heated tobacco product
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Perinatal HIV Infection, Cardiac Fibrosis
Immune Correlates of Cardiac Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to determine the occurrence of scarring of the heart (cardiac fibrosis) and inflammation in those with perinatally acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection compared to people not infected…
- Conditions
- Perinatal HIV Infection, Cardiac Fibrosis, Cardiac Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT05328713
- Testing
- Cardiac MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
HIV Infections
Effect of Anti-HIV Therapy (HAART) on HIV Levels in the Lungs and on Lung Cell Inflammation in HIV-Infected Patients
The purpose of this study is to see: (1) how the amount of HIV in the lungs compares to that in the blood; (2) if HAART reduces the amount of HIV in the lungs; and (3) if HAART reduces lung inflammation in HIV-infected patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00001110
- Testing
- Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cirrhosis, Liver
Effect of Vivomixx® on Neuroinflammation in Patients Withs Cirrhosis
Study Design: Double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial Study Duration: 2 years Study Center: Single center Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona Objectives: To assess the effect of Vivomixx® on…
- Trial name
- NCT03236090
- Testing
- Vivomixx
- Where
- Spain
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Spinal Cord Injuries, Gut Microbiome
Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury
The Investigators will recruit 35 participants with acute SCI (within 6 weeks of injury) Fasting blood collection and bowel function survey will be conducted 3 times: at baseline [within 6 weeks of injury], 6, and 12 months after…
- Trial name
- NCT05670288
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cardiovascular Health
Pilot Study of Lychee Fruit Extract to Promote Cardiovascular Health
The investigators hypothesize that acute and short term consumption of a lychee fruit extract, particularly rich in low molecular weight dietary flavanols, will improve vascular function and reduce platelet reactivity.
- Trial name
- NCT01162213
- Testing
- Lychee Fruit Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Asthma
Measuring Small-Airways Disease Improvement After Step-up to Extrafine TRIple or High-dose ICS/LABA in Patients Uncontrolled on Medium Dose ICS/LABA eXploring T2 Inflammation
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the change in small airway function through the R5-R19 index in oscillometry at 12 weeks in adults with asthma.
- Trial name
- MATRIX (NCT07372521)
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ioannina
Microbiota, Cognitive Function
Effect of Tomato Paste Consumption on the Microbiota-gut-brain Axis in Healthy Adults
Tomatoes and tomato-based products could play an important role in modulating microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) interactions due to their high content of fiber and phytochemicals.
- Conditions
- Microbiota, Cognitive Function, Healthy Lifestyle
- Trial name
- MITOS (NCT05891977)
- Testing
- Intervention A - Tomato paste, Intervention B - Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Critical Illness, Sepsis
Does GM-CSF Restore Neutrophil Phagocytosis in Critical Illness?
Despite the introduction of multiple preventative measures rates of hospital acquired infection in the intensive care unit remain high. New approaches to tackling this problem are required.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Sepsis, Immuno-suppression
- Trial name
- GMCSF (NCT01653665)
- Testing
- Leukine, Normal Saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust
Parkinson Disease (PD)
L-THEANINE AND MEDITERRANEAN DIET ON RBD, GI FUNCTION, AND INFLAMMATION IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder associated with severe dopaminergic neuron loss in the substantia nigra pars compacta.
- Trial name
- NCT07682532
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Ventricular Arrythmia, Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Comparing Immune System Suppression to Medication for Unexplained Heart Function and Irregular Heartbeat
Ventricular tachycardia (VT, a potentially fatal condition where the ventricle of the heart beats rapidly) superimposed on non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM, a disease of heart with broad etiologies except coronary artery…
- Conditions
- Ventricular Arrythmia, Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- IMMUNE VT (NCT06635863)
- Testing
- Prednisone 40mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Roderick Tung