Clinical trials: Inflammatory Markers
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Impact of Cannabis on Pain and Inflammation Among Patients With Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis
This laboratory study will investigate the impact of cannabis on pain, affect, and inflammation among patients with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis (n = 76).
- Trial name
- NCT04269993
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Sepsis
Algorithm for Predicting the Unfavorable Course of Sepsis in Children
A comprehensive strategy will be used to investigate the relationship and correlation between 4 diagnostically significant markers relevant for early diagnosis and prediction of complications and death in the development of…
- Trial name
- NCT05908162
- Testing
- Bood leukocyte subsets
- Where
- Belarus
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Republican Research and Practical Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50 mcg) is still debated.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00205504
- Testing
- Ortho Tri Cyclen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Ulcerative Colitis
Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on the Immune System in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis in Amman, Jordan
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that most likely results from the interaction between various environmental and genetic factors.
- Trial name
- NCT04223479
- Testing
- Probiotic Formula Capsule
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jordan
ALLERGIC ASTHMA
A Description of Inflammatory Cell Types In Moderate to Severe Pediatric Asthma: Eosinophilic and Non Eosinophilic Sputum Markers While on Anti-IgE Therapy
The researcher proposes to assess levels of sputum inflammatory markers (eosinophils, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), neutrophils IL-8) before and while on anti-IgE therapy in a pediatric population of moderate to severe…
- Trial name
- NCT00283504
- Testing
- ANTI-IGE THERAPY (XOLAIR)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Asthmatic Smokers, Non-asthmatic Smokers
The Effects of Montelukast on Smokers With Asthma
The purpose of this study is: 1. To compare neutrophilia, eosinophilic inflammatory markers and asthma symptom indices between smokers and non-smokers. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00712335
- Testing
- Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast, Salmeterol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inje University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Aspirin Dose and Atherosclerosis in Patients With Heart Disease
The purpose of the study is to test higher versus lower doses of aspirin on markers of atherosclerosis in patients who have had a heart attack.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- TAD (NCT00272337)
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Metabolic Syndrome
Prothrombotic Inflammatory Markers in Women With Metabolic Syndrome - Effect of Atorvastatin
Little is known regarding the association of individual components of the metabolic syndrome (MBS) and prothrombotic, inflammatory and preclinical cardiac structural and functional markers in women with this syndrome.
- Trial name
- PINK (NCT01785615)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Cardiovascular Disease
Efavirenz Versus Rilpivirine on Vascular Function, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress
The purpose of this study is to compare the cardiovascular profiles of efavirenz and rilpivirine, which are two drugs used to treat HIV infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01585038
- Testing
- Efavirenz, Rilpivirine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
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.
Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome X
Aspirin Dose and Atherosclerosis in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to test higher versus lower doses of aspirin on markers of atherosclerosis in patients at risk of a first heart attack.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome X, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- PAD (NCT00272311)
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Airway Obstruction
Lung Function and Inflammatory Markers in Cement Dust Exposed Workers: A Cross-shifts Study
The aim of the study is to examine possible changes in lung function, nitric oxide levels and systemic inflammatory markers in cement dust exposed workers, during one shift (6-8 hours).
- Trial name
- LIS (NCT00727714)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Telemark
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
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
Prehypertension, Blood Pressure
The Effects of a Jump Rope Exercise Program on Vascular Health, Inflammatory Markers in Prehypertensive Adolescent Girls
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 12-week jump rope exercise program on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vasodilating and vasoconstricting factors, inflammatory markers, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Blood Pressure, Abdominal Obesity, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03534427
- Testing
- Jump rope exercise intervention
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Weight Loss, Diet, Healthy
Delicious Eating for Life in Southern Homes
This study will compare a new weight loss program that focuses on a healthy eating pattern, with WW™ (formally Weight Watchers), an effective and widely available weight loss program.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Diet, Healthy, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- DELISH (NCT04302727)
- Testing
- Med-South Weight Loss Intervention, WW
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diseases, Metabolic, Insulin Sensitivity
Comparing Soybean Oil-Based (Intralipid) With an Olive Oil-Based (ClinOleic) Lipid Emulsion on Healthy Volunteers
Many patients in the hospital who are malnourished or not eating received intravenous feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Despite improving nutrition, TPN may increase the risk of infections and hospital complications.
- Trial name
- TPN1 (NCT02185729)
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic, Dextrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Muscle Damage, Muscle Inflammation
The Effects of High Dose Fish Oil Supplementation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Inflammatory Markers
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of fish oil supplementation (Lovaza, GlaxoSmithKline) on muscle strength, muscle soreness and inflammation following exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT00805870
- Testing
- Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), Wheat Germ Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Michigan University