Clinical trials: Inflammatory Markers
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Evaluation of IFNγ and Inflammatory Mediators in Patients With Malignancy-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
This observational study is designed to determine the levels of pro-inflammatory markers in patients diagnosed with M-HLH, and to assess whether the cytokine profiles bear an IFNγ signature.
- Trial name
- NCT03259230
- Testing
- Blood Draws, Data Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Assessment of Biomarkers and Cardiorenal Syndrome in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure With Vasodilator Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Nesiritide is more effective than nitroglycerin in modifying inflammatory and neurohormonal biomarkers without renal toxicity when proper infusion duration is administered.
- Trial name
- ABC-HFT (NCT00842023)
- Testing
- Nesiritide, Nitroglycerin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Western University of Health Sciences
Sepsis, Delirium
The MENDS2 Study, Maximizing the Efficacy of Sedation and Reducing Neurological Dysfunction and Mortality in Septic Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure
Ventilated ICU patients frequently have sepsis and the majority have delirium, a form of brain dysfunction that is an independent predictor of increased risk of dying, length of stay, costs, and prolonged cognitive impairment in…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Delirium, Impaired Cognition
- Trial name
- MENDS2 (NCT01739933)
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 438 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The Combination Ambrisentan Plus Spironolactone in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Study
The purpose of this study is to find out if spironolactone added to ambrisentan for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) will increase exercise capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT02253394
- Testing
- Ambrisentan plus Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Low-Dose Methotrexate for Reducing Inflammation in HIV-Infected Adults on ARV Medications
People with HIV infection who are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) could be at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can be caused by inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01949116
- Testing
- LDMTX, Folic acid
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Increased Plaque Stabilization in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to investigate the added benefits of increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol serum levels over and above those achieved by lipid lowering therapy guided by current guidelines, in older…
- Trial name
- NIA-Plaque (NCT00127218)
- Testing
- any statin, niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Polytrauma
Inflammatory Markers in Trauma Patient Outcomes
It is unknown whether early modulation of inflammatory cytokines is associated with improved patient outcomes, reduced narcotic requirements in orthopaedic patient population, and improved patient subjective pain after hospital…
- Trial name
- NCT03671746
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Saline Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Arun Aneja
Type 2 Diabetes
Comparison of Efficacy of Vitamin D and Vitamin D-calcium Fortified Yogurt Drink in Diabetic Patients
The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible effects of daily intake of yogurt drink fortified with vitamin D alone or with vitamin D + calcium on some selected glycemic, metabolic, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers…
- Trial name
- NCT01229891
- Testing
- plain yogurt drink, vitamin D fortified yogurt drink, vitamin D-calcium yogurt drink
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute
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.
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
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease, Type2 Diabetes
The Effects of Evolocumab in Patients With Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Experimental models have linked lipid lowering therapies with systemic inflammation; however, relatively little is known about this network in clinical populations and specifically how it changes with PCSK9 inhibition.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease, Type2 Diabetes, Microvascular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03829046
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Rosenson
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sitagliptin Therapy and Kinetics of Inflammatory Markers
Inflammatory processes are increasingly being recognized as a critical step in the pathogenesis of both diabetes and heart disease and may constitute a biological link between the two diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT02536248
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
The Effect of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, on Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Markers in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
This is a pilot study investigating the effect of an antioxidant, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), on inflammation and oxidative stress in sarcoidosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01587001
- Testing
- N-acetyl-cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
End Stage Renal Disease
Effect of Adipokines in Hemodialysis Patients
This is a double blinded randomized clinical trial of pioglitazone vs. placebo in overweight or obese, diabetic and non-diabetic hemodialysis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01301027
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Schizophrenia
A Double-Blind Trial of Adjunctive Valacyclovir to Improve Cognition in Early Phase Schizophrenia
The primary aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of adjunctive valacyclovir, in comparison to placebo, to improve visual (Brief Visuospatial Memory Test) and working (composite score of the Spatial Span and Letter Number…
- Trial name
- VISTA (NCT02008773)
- Testing
- Valacyclovir HCI 500 mg tablets
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Intestinal Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer
Bacterial Translocation Markers as Predictors of Infectious and Inflammatory Complications in Acute Bowel Obstruction
Despite modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of acute bowel obstruction (ABO), postoperative mortality ranges from 5 to 32%, and complications occur up 23% of cases.
- Conditions
- Intestinal Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Post-Op Complication, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05229822
- Testing
- LBP, sCD14-ST, 16s rRNA
- Where
- Kazakhstan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karaganda Medical University
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
Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome
Impact of Ranolazine in Blood Markers in Women With Angina and Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of ranolazine on different markers of cardiometabolic disease in women with stable angina.
- Trial name
- IRMA (NCT02252406)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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